Garba v. University of Maiduguri (1986): Fair Hearing, Natural Justice & Student Expulsion
FAIR HEARING, NATURAL JUSTICE AND UNIVERSITY DISCIPLINE — THE SUPREME COURT DRAWs THE LINE What happens when a university has…
Category: Human Rights Law
MILITARY GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE & ORS v. OJUKWU & ANOR (1986) S.C-Self-Help, Forcible Ejectment & Reinstatement
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — RULE OF LAW — EXECUTIVE POWER — DISOBEDIENCE OF COURT ORDERS — SELF-HELP — FORCIBLE EJECTMENT —…
OJUKWU v. MILITARY GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE (1985) — COURT OF APPEAL: Can Government Use Force to Evict Someone While a Case Is Pending?
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — RULE OF LAW — SELF-HELP — FORCIBLE EJECTMENT — INTERLOCUTORY INJUNCTION — SEPARATION OF POWERS — POSSESSION…
The African Press Ltd v Ikejani (1953) – Libel, Fair Comment & Qualified Privilege Explained
Facts of the Case of The African Press Ltd v Ikejani (1953) The respondent, a medical practitioner, sued the appellants…
ARIORI V ELEMO (1983) FULL SUMMARY
The landmark case of Ariori and Others v. Muraino B.O. Elemo and Others (SC 80/1981), decided by the Supreme Court…
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.…
Queen v. Eguabor (1962) Full Summary
The case of The Queen v. Imadebhor Eguabor (1962) is a landmark decision of the Federal Supreme Court of Nigeria…
AFRICAN PRESS LTD V. THE QUEEN (1952) WACA 57–Sedition in Nigerian Law
Explore the landmark case African Press Ltd v The Queen (1951) 14 WACA 57. Key issues include contempt of government, disaffection, and whether Section 50(2) exceptions protect legitimate criticism under Nigerian 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…