R v.Akpon Umo & Ors (1944) Full Case Summary and Key Criminal Law Principles
Full Facts in R v.Akpon Umo & Ors (1944) The appellants—Jackson Akpon Umo, Aaron Umo, Mbo Adiaha Uko, and Anson…
Category: Criminal Law
R V. OMONI (1949) W.A.C.A. FULL SUMMARY L.M.S.R
COURT: West African Court of Appeal, Nigeria DATE: 28th October 1949 JUDGES: Verity, C.J. (Nigeria); Lucie-Smith, C.J. (Sierra Leone); Lewey,…
R v. Peter Otubu(1943)Perjury FULL REPORT. L.M.S.R
In this landmark Nigerian criminal law decision, the West African Court of Appeal examined the proper procedure for punishing perjury…
SECTION 24 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE NIGERIA FULL ANALYSIS OF INTENTION AS AN ASPECT OF MENS REA
Understanding Section 24 of the Criminal Code Nigeria. Section 24 of the Criminal Code Nigeria is the heartbeat of the…
What are the ELEMENTS OF CRIME: Meaning, Definition, and Full Criminal Law Notes in Nigeria
Every criminal offence under Nigerian law is made up of certain essential components which the prosecution must prove before an…
Oshin v. I.G.P (1961) Full Summary, Issues & Judgment
The case of George Oshin v. Inspector General of Police (Suit No. FSC 326/1961) is a landmark decision of the…
IWUANYANWU V. THE STATE(1964) FULL SUMMARY
When does delusion amount to insanity under criminal law? Can a man who kills another under the belief that he…
ENAHORO V. R, (1965) FULL SUMMARY
Citation:(1965) SCNLR Court: Supreme Court of Nigeria Coram: Ademola, C.J.N.; Brett, J.S.C.; Bairamian, J.S.C.; Coker, J.S.C.; Idigbe, J.S.C.Date: 11th May,…
C.O.P, Western Region v. Smart Ededey (1964) FULL SUMMARY
Citation: (1964) FSC 291/1963 Court: Supreme Court of Nigeria Coram: Brett, J.S.C.; Taylor, J.S.C.; Bairamian, J.S.C.Date: 26th March, 1964 Relevant…
JOSIAH v. THE STATE (1985) – FULL SUMMARY
Suit No.: SC 59/1984 | Date: 25th January, 1985 Coram: OBASEKI, J.S.C.; ESO, J.S.C.; NNAMANI, J.S.C.; KAZEEM, J.S.C.; OPUTA, J.S.C.…