Idika v R (1959) Case Summary
Key Issue in Idika v R (1959): The meaning of Counselling or Procuring within Section 7 of the Criminal Code.…
Parties to an Offence under Section 7 of Nigerian Criminal Law with Judicial Pronouncements
In our earlier introductory post on PARTIES TO AN OFFENCE ,we provided a general overview of how the Nigerian Criminal…
A.G of the Federation v. A.G of Imo State (1982) FULL SUMMARY
Jurisdiction remains the lifeblood of adjudication in every legal system. In Nigeria, it determines not only whether a court can…
BRONIK MOTORS LTD. v. WEMA BANK LTD. (1983) Full Case Summary
When one speaks of landmark decisions in Nigerian commercial and constitutional law, Bronik Motors Ltd. & Anor v. Wema Bank…
Shanawa v. Sokoto Native Authority (1962) Full Summary
The case of Riskuwa Shanawa v. Sokoto Native Authority (1962) remains a landmark decision of the Federal Supreme Court of…
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
QUEEN V. L.V. EZECHI (1962) FULL SUMMARY
The case of The Queen v. L.V. Ezechi (1962) FSC 436/1961 is a landmark decision of the Federal Supreme Court…
Madukolu v Nkemdilim (1962)(Full summary)
This poster titled “Parties to an Offence” provides a clear breakdown of the legal principle that defines who may be held liable when a crime is committed. It highlights four categories of persons who can be charged with the offence:
(a) the actual perpetrator of the act or omission,
(b) anyone who enables or aids another to commit the offence,
(c) those who assist directly in the commission, and
(d) persons who counsel or procure another to commit the crime.
The design uses bold headings on an aged parchment background, giving it a formal and authoritative look suitable for educational and legal content.
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…