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…
Tag: Nigerian case law
Orianzi v. A-G, Rivers State (2017): Revocation of Right of Occupancy & Certificate of Occupancy
The Supreme Court of Nigeria confronted these questions in NAPOLEON S. ORIANZI v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL, RIVERS STATE & ORS. (2017). “The…
AWOJUGBAGBE LIGHT INDUSTRIES LTD V CHINUKWE (1995) —S.C: Governor’s Consent, Mortgage, Delivery & Escrow
When exactly does a mortgage become a mortgage under Nigerian land law? Is it when the parties agree to the…
Folami & Ors. v. Cole & Ors.: Yoruba Family Property and Family Headship
CASE INFORMATION Case: Folami and Ors. v. Cole and Ors. Suit No.: SC. 7/1989 Court: Supreme Court of Nigeria Date:…
Aweke Orizu v The Queen: Stealing by Conversion | Section 383 Criminal Code
Aweke Orizu v The Queen: AWEKE ABYSSINIA NWAFOR ORIZU & ANOR. v. THE QUEEN answer What happens when a person…
REX v. FRANCIS OLU COKER (1947)FULL SUMMARY
REX v. FRANCIS OLU COKER (1947) centers on the real question can a person be convicted of receiving a secret…
University of Lagos v Olaniyan (1985) Explained
What exactly must a litigant place before an appellate court when asking for an extension of time to appeal? Can…
Olatunde Laja v IGP: False Pretence and Intent to Defraud Explained(1961)
In commercial dealings, many business failures arise from optimism, desperation, and overconfidence. But at what point does a businessman cross…
Kofi Gbajor v. James Ogunburegui {1961]: False Imprisonment and Police Arrest Under Nigerian Law
In every society governed by law, citizens are encouraged to report crimes to the Police.But a difficult legal question arises…
Jacob Omotosho v C.O.P (1961): Attempt to Obtain by False Pretence Explained
Can a police officer be convicted for demanding money over an offence both he and the complainant knew never existed?…
The Queen v. Anyiam (1961): Why the Supreme Court Quashed a Police Corruption Conviction
In criminal justice, suspicion alone is never enough. Even where conduct appears morally questionable, a court cannot uphold a conviction…
R v Buddie Udo Edem Eka (1944) – Official Corruption Case Explained | Nigerian Case Law
The case of Rex v. Buddie Udo Edem Eka (1944) is a significant decision of the West African Court of…
Mogaji v. Nuga (1960) – Case on Family Land Under Nigerian Customary Law.
What happens when family land is sold without consulting all key members? Can such a sale stand, or can it…
Golok v Diyalpwan (1990) Case Summary – Customary Law & Right of Appeal Explained
The Supreme Court decision in Golok v. Diyalpwan (1990) is a leading authority on appellate jurisdiction involving customary law under…
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…
Thomas Kakpo Pinnock v G B Ollivant (1934) – Wrongful Sale & Mortgage Law Explained
The case of Thomas Kakpo Pinnock v. G. B. Ollivant & Co. Ltd. is a foundational authority in mortgage law,…
R v Ebok (1950) Murder, Provocation, and Separate Victims in Nigerian Criminal Law Explained
The case of R v Ebok is a significant authority in criminal law, particularly on the limits of the defence…
R v Zik’s Press Ltd (1947) Attorney-General Consent & Sedition Law Explained
FACTS OF THE CASE R V. ZIK’S PRESS LTD The appellants were charged and convicted by the Supreme Court of…
Akoshile v Ogidan (1950): Recovery of Price Paid for Stolen Goods & Sale of Goods Act Principles
The case of Akoshile v Ogidan is a classic authority in Nigerian sale of goods law dealing with the buyer’s…
SHELLE v ATITEBI (1950) Whether a Land Purchase Receipt Constitutes a Valid Memorandum under the Statute of Frauds
Facts of the Case The plaintiff claimed that he purchased a parcel of land located at Iya Agan Street, Ebute…
R v. Ihom Dogo Igede Angu & China Ali Ucha (1949) – Criminal Law Case
COURT: West African Court of Appeal, Lagos, Nigeria DATE: 21st November 1949 JUDGES: Blackall, P.; Verity, C.J. (Nigeria); Lewey, J.A.…
Rex v. R.S. Okorodudu(1947) FULL REPORT L.M.S.R
Full Facts of the Case case of Rex v. R.S. Okorodudu(1947) The appellant, R.S. Okorodudu, served as the Treasurer to…
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,…
DOHERTY V.DOHERTY (1964) SC FULL SUMMARY
The Nigerian Supreme Court in Theophilus Adebayo Doherty & Henry Ade Doherty v. Richard Ade Doherty (1964) delivered a landmark…
Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo v. C.C. Onoh & Ors (1984) FULL SUMMARY
The landmark case of Chief Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo v. Chief Christian Chukwuma Onoh & Ors (1984) stands as one of the…