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…
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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…
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…
Doctrine of Necessity: Meaning, Key Cases, and Application in Constitutional Law
In times of crisis or emergency, governments may find themselves in situations where normal legal procedures and constitutional provisions become…
Permitted Clauses in a Hire Purchase Agreement (Nigeria) – Section 4 Hire Purchase Act Explained
Permitted Clauses are clauses that are automatically implied by law into every hire purchase agreement. They apply whether or not…
Prohibited Clauses in a Hire Purchase Agreement – Nigerian Law
These are clauses that are expressly prohibited by law, and if they are incorporated into a Hire Purchase agreement by…
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
Criminal Law: Burglary and Housebreaking – Meaning and Differences Under Nigerian Law
Burglary and housebreaking are classified as property offences under Nigerian criminal law. Both involve unlawful entry into a building, typically…