The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| Supreme Court | Alhaji Jimoh Arowolo v Jimoh Oluwole Akapo & Ors (S.C. 200/2003)[2006] NGSC 72 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 14th day... |
| Supreme Court | Lewis Opara v Dowel Schlumberger & Anr (S.C. 231/1994)[2006] NGSC 73 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Attorney-General of Rivers State v Gregory Obi Ude & Ors (S.C. 423/2001)[2006] NGSC 74 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Pius Edem Udo v The State (S.C. 83/2005)[2006] NGSC 75 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Iheanyighichi Apugo v The State (S.C. 199/2004)[2006] NGSC 76 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Benjamin Oyakhire v The State (S.C. 188/2005)[2006] NGSC 77 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | DSP Godspower Nwankwoala & Anr v The State (S.C. 244/2005)[2006] NGSC 78 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Attorney General of Abia State & 2 Ors v Attorney General of the Federation 33 Ors (S.C. 99/2005, S.C. 121/2005, S.C. 216/2005 Consolidated)[2006] NGSC 79 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Nicholas Banna v Telepower Nigeria Ltd (S.C. 407/2001)[2006] NGSC 80 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day... |
| Supreme Court | Nigeria Ports Authority v Abu Airadion Ajobi (S.C. 402/2001)[2006] NGSC 81 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 7th day of July, 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji A. Olalekan v Wema Bank Plc (S.C. 229/2000)[2006] NGSC 82 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 7th day of July, 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Akin Akinyemi v Prof. Mojisola A.O. Soyanwo & Anor. (S.C. 51/2001)[2006] NGSC 83 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 7th day of July, 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Falade Onisaodu & Anor v Chief Asunmo Elewuju & Anor (S.C. 223/2000)[2006] NGSC 84 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaja Silifat Ajilowura v Taofik Disu & 13 Ors (S.C. 288/2000)[2006] NGSC 85 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaja Silifat Ajilowura v Taofik Disu & 13 Ors (S.C. 288/2000)[2006] NGSC 86 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Baba M. Saleh v Alhaji Shetima Monguno & Ors (S.C. 403/2001)[2006] NGSC 87 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 7th day... |
| Supreme Court | Solomon Adekunle v The State (S.C. 52/2002)[2006] NGSC 88 (30 June 2006) | 30 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 29 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Boniface Anyika & Co & Anr v Katsina U.O Uzor (S.C. 384/2001)[2006] NGSC 89 (30 June 2006) | 30 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 29 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Xtoudos Services Nigeria Ltd & Anr v Taiset Ltd & Anr (S.C. 401/2001)[2006] NGSC 90 (30 June 2006) | 30 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 29 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Luke Okoro & Ors v Hilary Egbuoh & Ors (S.C. 395/2001)[2006] NGSC 91 (30 June 2006) | 30 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 29 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Mr. Popoola Elabanjo & Anor v Chief (Mrs) Ganiat Dawodu (S.C. 386/2001)[2006] NGSC 92 (23 June 2006) | 23 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 22 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 23rd day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Saidi Ogundimu and 3 Ors v Bello Kasunmu & 5 Ors (S.C. 381/2001)[2006] NGSC 93 (16 June 2006) | 16 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 15 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday the 16th day of June, 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Lasisi Gbadamosi & Anor v Governor of Oyo State & 8 Ors (S.C. 412/2001)[2006] NGSC 94 (16 June 2006) | 16 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 15 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 16th day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Mohammed Mari Kida v A.D Ogunmola (S.C. 383/2001)[2006] NGSC 95 (16 June 2006) | 16 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 15 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 16th day of June 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Baker Marine Nig Ltd v Chevron Nig Ltd (S.C. 374/2001)[2006] NGSC 96 (9 June 2006) | 09 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 08 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 9th day of June 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Isah Onu & Ors v Ibrahim Idu & Ors (S.C. 373/200)[2006] NGSC 97 (9 June 2006) | 09 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 08 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 9th day... |
| Supreme Court | Isah Onu & Ors v Ibrahim Idu & Ors (S.C. 373/2001)[2006] NGSC 98 (9 June 2006) | 09 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 08 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 9th day... |
| Supreme Court | Muda Aiwoyi & Ors v John Bankole Shodeke & Ors (S.C. 378/2001)[2006] NGSC 99 (9 June 2006) | 09 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 08 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 9th day of June 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Race Auto Supply Company Limited & Ors v Alhaja Faosat Akib (S.C. 376/2001)[2006] NGSC 100 (9 June 2006) | 09 Jun 2006 | Supreme Court 08 June 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 9th day... |
| Supreme Court | AMBASSADOR ALH. SHEHU OTHMAN MALAMI, OFR & ANOR v. MR. IMONKHUEDE OHIKHUARE & ORS (SC. 373/2015)[2017] NGSC 7 (23 June 2017) (SC. 373/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (22 June 2017); | 22 Jun 2017 | CL Fresh Issues On Appeal Supreme Court 22 June 2017 The appellant sought to raise a fresh issue... |
| Supreme Court | AUWALU ABDULLAHI vs FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (SC. 844/2015)[2017] NGSC 8 (23 June 2017) | 23 Jun 2017 | Supreme Court 22 June 2017 In the Supreme Court Holden at Abuja Fri,23 June 2017 Suit Number SC.... |
| Supreme Court | Barrister John Duru & Anor v Patrick Nwangu & Anor (S.C. 255/2001)[2006] NGSC 102 (26 May 2006) | 26 May 2006 | Supreme Court 25 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 26th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Justus Nwabuoku & 5 ors v Francis Onwordi & 3 Ors (S.C. 344/2001)[2006] NGSC 103 (26 May 2006) | 26 May 2006 | Supreme Court 25 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 26th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | M.O. Kanu,Sons & Co Ltd v First Bank Of Nig Plc (S.C. 349/2001)[2006] NGSC 104 (26 May 2006) | 26 May 2006 | Supreme Court 25 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 26th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | COMPAGNIE GENERALE DE (NIG) LTD GEOPHYSIQUE vs. ALHAJI MUSA & OTHER (SC. 310/2008)[2017] NGSC 9 (23 June 2017) (SC. 310/2008) [1960] NGSC 1 (22 June 2017); | 22 Jun 2017 | CL Interlocutory Order Supreme Court 22 June 2017 In this case, the appellant appealed the... |
| Supreme Court | Integrated Timber and Plywood Products Ltd v Union Bank Nigeria Plc (S.C. 342/2001)[2006] NGSC 105 (19 May 2006) | 19 May 2006 | Supreme Court 18 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 19th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Bisiriyu Akinlagun & 3 ors v Taiwo Oshoboja & Anr (S.C. 367/2002)[2006] NGSC 106 (19 May 2006) | 19 May 2006 | Supreme Court 18 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 19th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Engineer Goodnews Agbi & Anor v Chief Audu Ogbeh & 3 ors (S.C. 63/2005)[2006] NGSC 107 (19 May 2006) | 19 May 2006 | Supreme Court 18 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 19th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Isamotu A. Ashiru v Adetoun Olukoya (S.C. 356/2001)[2006] NGSC 108 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Bassey Akpan Archibong v The State (S.C. 253/2003)[2017] NGSC 10 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Ugbor Ofia & 3 ors v Chief Isaiah Mba Ejem & 4 ors (S.C. 208/2000)[2006] NGSC 109 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | David Mbani v Mbiabe Bose & 3 ors (S.C. 329/2001)[2006] NGSC 110 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Matthew Echere & 3 ors v Christopher Ezirike & 6 ors (S.C. 350/2001)[2006] NGSC 111 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Mr Victor Adelekan v Ecu-Line Nv (S.C. 358/2001)[2006] NGSC 112 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of May 2006 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Osayemwenre Amayo v Osayende Erinmwingbovo (S.C. 323/2001)[2006] NGSC 113 (5 May 2006) | 05 May 2006 | Supreme Court 04 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 5th day of May 2006 S.C.... |
| Supreme Court | Emespo J. Continental Ltd v Corona Schiffah-Rts Gesellschaft & Ors (S.C. 252/2000)[2006] NGSC 114 (5 May 2006) | 05 May 2006 | Supreme Court 04 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 5th day of May 2006 S.C.... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulhamid v Tabal Akar & Anor (S.C. 240/2001)[2006] NGSC 115 (5 May 2006) | 05 May 2006 | Supreme Court 04 May 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 5th day of May 2006 S.C.... |
| Supreme Court | Newswatch Communications Ltd v Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Atta (SC.101/2001)[2006] NGSC 117 (28 April 2006) | 28 Apr 2006 | Supreme Court 27 April 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 28th day of April 2006... |
| Supreme Court | Fasakin Foods Nig Ltd v Martins Babatunde Shosanya (S.C. 312/2001)[2006] NGSC 118 (28 April 2006) | 28 Apr 2006 | Supreme Court 27 April 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 28th day of April 2006... |
| Supreme Court | Nze Bernard Chigbu v Tonimas Nig Ltd (S.C. 129/2002)[2006] NGSC 119 (28 April 2006) | 28 Apr 2006 | Supreme Court 27 April 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 28th day of April 2006... |