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The US Fifth Amendment And It's Slight Attribute / Application In Nigeria

Admin 1 7 years ago

Amendment V {to the U.S Constitution} “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval […]

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How to Register Your Trademark in Nigeria

Admin 1 8 years ago

If you’re looking to register your trademark in Nigeria, here are some things you’ll need to know: 1. Be unique– When coming up with a name for your trademark, make sure it won’t conflict with any other existing trademarked names. […]

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AS WE PROJECT A BRAVE NEW BAR

Admin 1 8 years ago

By Eric Rotgak Goler, ESQ PortHarcourt: At the close of the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference today, in Portharcourt, the garden city, the Augustine Alegeh, SAN led executive shall give way to what we now call ‘ A Brave New […]

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Femi Falana Speaks On : "The Criminality Of Budget Padding"

Admin 1 8 years ago

Femi Falana Last week, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives arrogantly maintained that he would not subject himself to the investigation being conducted by both the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

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J-K Gadzama: Law is his life!

Admin 1 8 years ago

By Abdulrazaq Magaji < 234-805-138-0793> From the quantum of high and not-so-high endorsements he has received so far, it is almost certain that Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama is only waiting to be crowned the next president of the Nigerian […]

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Prof. Sagay Criticizes Supreme Court's Verdict on Wike's Election

Admin 1 8 years ago

Prof. Itse Sagay A SUMMARY OF MY REVIEW OF THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNORSHIP CASE ENTITLED: “A FAREWELL TO ELECTION PETITIONS”. Prof. Itse Sagay, SAN. In this summary, I make comment on the important issues raised by the Supreme […]

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Preventing delay tactics in criminal trials in Nigeria

Admin 1 8 years ago

Olayinka Aileru The Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 seeks to revolutionise the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. One of the objectives of the Act, as contained in Section 1, is to ensure speedy trials, and the efficient management […]

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PLEA BARGAINING IN NIGERIA: ANY LEGAL FOUNDATION?

Admin 1 8 years ago

PLEA BARGAINING IN NIGERIA: ANY LEGAL FOUNDATION? By Kehinde Adegbite, Esq The Nigerian criminal justice system is set in motion the moment a crime is committed. Once this happens, arrest is made, investigation commenced and prosecution of whoever is responsible […]

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RAPE UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW BY KEHINDE ADEGBITE, ESQ.

Admin 1 8 years ago

BY KEHINDE ADEGBITE, ESQ., LL.M., BL INTRODUCTION Rape is one of the oldest crimes in human history. Rape is a crime in all countries of the world but definition and punishment differ from place to place. It has also […]

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The urgent need to reform the judiciary

Admin 1 8 years ago

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent reform of the judiciary in view of the delay tactics employed by judicial officers, lawyers and judges, to stall corruption trials and hinder the recovery of proceeds of crime in high profile corruption […]