PARTIES TO AN OFFENCE UNDER NIGERIAN CRIMINAL LAW (section 7)
Section 7 of the Criminal Code Act made an elaborate provision to parties to an offence, when an offence is…
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Gwandu v Gwandu Native Authority (1962) Full Summary
Gwandu v Gwandu Native authority. touches on the delicate distinction in criminal law between culpable homicide punishable with death and…
Classification of Offences in Nigerian Criminal Law
The classification of offences in Nigeria is one of the most fundamental areas of criminal law. Many law students and…
Relationship Between the Penal Code and Criminal Code in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the Penal Code applies to the Northern states, while the Criminal Code applies to the Southern states. Each…
HISTORY & SOURCES OF CRIMINAL LAW IN NIGERIA
Before the arrival of the white men and colonial masters, our forefathers already had established ways and mechanisms of regulating…
Section 419 – Obtaining by False Pretence under Nigerian Law
The offence of obtaining property by false pretence, popularly referred to as “419”, is one of the most widely recognized…
Criminal Law Note: The Offence Of Cheating In Nigeria (Section 421 Criminal Code and Penal Code (Section 325)
Under Section 421 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, cheating is described as follows: “Any person who, by using any fraudulent…
Etim v State: Key Facts, Issues & Court’s Decision
Explore Etim v State: facts, legal issues, judgment, and implications in Nigerian criminal law. A key authority for legal research and study.
R v Bangaza (1960) 5 FSC 1 Key Facts, Legal Principles & Nigerian Case Analysis
A detailed case analysis of R v. Bangaza (1960) 5 FSC 1,Exploring facts legal issues, judgment and its significance in Nigeria criminal law
Facts Summary of Aoko v. Fagbemi (1961)1 ALL NLR 400
of Aoko v. Fagbemi (1961)1 ALL NLR 400
CRIMINAL LAW/LEGAL METHOD principles. The applicant, Taiwo Aoko, was convicted by a Customary Court for committing Adultery by cohabiting with…