PROTECTION AND REDRESS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLES OF THE POLICE AND THE COURT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The pathetic circumstances of victims of crime in the world have been so worrisome that, Pino Alarcchi[1] once said, “We must agree amongst ourselves that we want a w... Continue Reading
IMPACT OF THE JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION OF REPUGNANCY DOCTRINE ON THE CUSTOMARY LAWS AND CUSTOMARY PRACTICES IN NIGERIA INTRODUCTION The introduction of the British Common Law, the Doctrine of Equity and the Statute of General Application by Ordinance 3 of 1863 into Nigeria did not abolish the customary law of the people. Rather, the statute int... Continue Reading
THE LAND USE ACT: OWNERSHIP AND USE OF LAND IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION MEANING OF LAND AT COMMON LAW Generally, there are various definitions by different scholars as regards the meaning of Land at common law. One of such definitions was given by Niki Tobi, J.S.C., who defined land to include not only the surface of the earth and... Continue Reading
ABSENCE OF CODIFICATION OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE THE LAW CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term negligence to mean “The commission or the neglect of any reasonable precaution or act”. In Lochgelly Iron and Coal Co. V. Mc Mullan1 Lord Wright observed as follows “In Strict legal analysis, negl... Continue Reading
A CRITICAL APPRAISAL ON THE PROCEDURE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The Nigeria system of government is divided into three arms of government which is the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arm of government. The Judiciary is the third arm of government and its primary duty is to administer Justice. This res... Continue Reading
HOLDING CHARGE SYNDROME; A CHALLENGE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The criminal justice system revolves around three cardinal institutions: the police, court and prison. These institutions are partners in our failing criminal justice system, due to some practices that are inimical to the interest of society. Continue Reading
CUSTOMARY SUCCESSION LAW IN MODERN IBO LAND; JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE DIMENSION IN FOCUS ABSTRACT Right from the beginning there has always been a transition from one generation to another generation and whatever assets or liabilities that were owned or used by one generation is usually passed or transferred to the succeeding generation. Continue Reading
ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND OIL SPILLAGES: AN INDICTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW BY TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ i Certification �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ ii Approval �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ iii Dedication �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ iv Acknowledgement �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ �“ v Table of Contents �“ �“ ... Continue Reading
THE NIGERIA AND ARGENTINA CRIMINAL LAW: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Criminality is one of the most discussed issues in the law departments, chambers and other legislator. For the legislator, the comparative criminal law can be a source of possible approach to specific issues or even to the enterprise of criminal law. But this is d... Continue Reading
An Appraisal Of The Application Of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods To Marriage Disputes ABSTRACT Marriage is a union entered into by two parties in every jurisdiction i. e, marriage is a universal occurrence. Although the legal process involved (either in formality or requirement) varies from one jurisdiction to another, marriage is often ... Continue Reading
Issue of gender equality (men and women) are equal in all ranks, which also includes politics, which is aimed at women rather than men, these debates degenerate and disintegrate into discordant posturing, grandstanding, sweeping, generalizations and misrepresentation. I do not intend to throw my hat into the ring. I only wish to add my voiced to th... Continue Reading
Provocation As A Defence To Criminal Liability: The Nigerian Perspective ABSTRACT One of the defences open to an accused which may exculpate or mitigate him from criminal liability is provocation. The law recognizes that human beings are prone to losing their control under extreme rage and should they react violently, justice demands that accoun... Continue Reading
Provocation As A Defence To Criminal Liability: The Nigerian Perspective ABSTRACT One of the defences open to an accused which may exculpate or mitigate him from criminal liability is provocation. The law recognizes that human beings are prone to losing their control under extreme rage and should they react violently, justice demands that accoun... Continue Reading
ANALYSIS OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0.0 INTRODUCTION Due to the high level of illiteracy in the Nigerian society, many people are unaware of insurance policies. However, with the enactment of Insurance Decree[1], the awareness of insurance policies was ... Continue Reading
AN APPRAISAL OF THE LIABILITIES OF A COMPANY FOR THE ACTS OF ITS DIRECTORS ABSTRACT A company can be described as a legal entity or a body corporate, having perpetual succession and also a common seal, as well as the ability to sue and be sued in its own corporate name Continue Reading