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CASE LAW / JURISPRUDENCE
Court Title Case citation (MNC) Judgement Date Summary
Supreme Court Oguebego and Another v Peoples Democratic Party and Others (SC.37/2015)[2016] NGSC 59 (29 January 2016) (SC.37/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); 29 Jan 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 28 January 2016       In the Supreme Court of Nigeria...
Supreme Court Okereke v S (SC.398/2013)[2016] NGSC 63 (29 January 2016) (SC.398/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); 29 Jan 2016 HR Death penalty Supreme Court 28 January 2016         In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT...
Supreme Court Itu v S (SC. 706/2013)[2016] NGSC 65 (29 January 2016) (SC. 706/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); 29 Jan 2016 HR Death penalty Supreme Court 28 January 2016       In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT...
Supreme Court Shinkafi and Another v Yari and Others (SC.907/2015)[2016] NGSC 67 (25 January 2016) (SC.907/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (24 January 2016); 25 Jan 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 24 January 2016       In the Supreme Court of Nigeria...
Supreme Court Oni v Cadbury Nigeria Plc (SC.546/2013)[2016] NGSC 70 (22 January 2016) (SC.546/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); 21 Jan 2016 CL Unlawful Or Unfair Dismissal Removal of Company Director Jurisdiction Supreme Court 21 January...
Supreme Court Apeh and Others v Peoples Democratic Party and Others (SC.428/2015)[2016] NGSC 74 (22 January 2016) (SC.428/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); 22 Jan 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 21 January 2016     In the Supreme Court of Nigeria...
Supreme Court Smart v S (SC170/2012)[2016] NGSC 77 (22 January 2016) (SC170/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); 22 Jan 2016 HR Death penalty Supreme Court 21 January 2016     In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja...
Supreme Court Rt. Hon, Tarzoor v Ioraer and Others (SC.928/2015)[2016] NGSC 81 (15 January 2016) (SC.928/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (14 January 2016); 15 Jan 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 14 January 2016           In the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court Ugbabe v Federal Republic of Nigeria (CA/L/200/2016)[2016] NGSC 82 (27 May 2016) (CA/L/200/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (26 May 2016); 27 May 2016 HR Movement and residence Supreme Court 26 May 2016     In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos  ...
Supreme Court African Democratic Congress (ADC) v Bello (SC. 687/2016)[2016] NGSC 83 (30 September 2016) (SC. 687/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (29 September 2016); 30 Sep 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 29 September 2016     JUDGMENT (Delivered by JOHN...
Supreme Court Hon. Faleke V Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) & Anor (SC. 648/2016)[2016] NGSC 84 (30 September 2016) (SC. 648/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (29 September 2016); 30 Sep 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 29 September 2016     JUDGMENT (DELIVERED BY KUDIRAT...
Supreme Court Ikpo v S (SC.722/2014)[2016] NGSC 86 (18 March 2016) (SC.722/2014) [1960] NGSC 1 (17 March 2016); 18 Mar 2016 HR Death penalty Supreme Court 17 March 2016     ITOM ISHOR IKPO V. THE STATE   IN THE SUPREME...
Supreme Court Nyesom v Peterside and Others (SC.1002/2015 (REASONS))[2016] NGCA 124 (12 February 2016) (SC.1002/2015 (REASONS)) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 February 2016); 12 Feb 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 11 February 2016     WIKE EZENWO NYESOM V. HON. (DR.)...
Supreme Court Chief Vincent Duru (Alias Otokoto) v S (SC.235/2012)[2016] NGSC 125 (9 December 2016) (SC.235/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (08 December 2016); 09 Dec 2016 HR Participate in government Supreme Court 08 December 2016 CHIEF VINCENT DURU (ALIAS OTOKOTO) v...
Supreme Court ABOKOKUYANRO v. S (SC.159/2012)[2016] NGSC 128 (8 March 2016) (SC.159/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (07 March 2016); 08 Mar 2016 HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Supreme Court 07 March 2016 ABOKOKUYANRO- Appellant V.  THE...
Supreme Court OLUBUNMI OLADIPO ONI V. CADBURY NIGERIA PLC (SC.546/2013)[2016] NGSC 134 (22 January 2016) (SC.546/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); 21 Jan 2016 CL Jurisdiction Supreme Court 21 January 2016 The case concerned the jurisdictional issue that was...
Supreme Court NIGERIA AGIP OIL COMPANY LIMITED V. CHIEF GIFT NKWEKE & ANOR (SC.162/2013)[2016] NGSC 139 (22 January 2016) (SC.162/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); 21 Jan 2016 Minerals, oil and gas Supervisory Jurisdiction Jurisdiction CL EL Supreme Court 21 January 2016...
Court of Appeal Nyavo v Zading (CA/YL/124/2015)[2016] NGCA 10 (29 July 2016) (CA/YL/124/2015) [2016] NGCA 10 (28 July 2016); 28 Jul 2016 CL Notice of Appeal Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 28 July 2016 The main issue faced by the court in...
Court of Appeal The Asst. Insp. Gen. of Police(Zone 3 Command, Yola) and Another v Gombe (CA/YL/67/2015)[2016] NGCA 13 (28 June 2016) (CA/YL/67/2015) [2016] NGCA 13 (27 June 2016); 27 Jun 2016 HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Court of Appeal 27 June 2016         IN THE COURT OF APPEAL...
Court of Appeal Equitorial Trust Bank Ltd v Agada (CA/YL/13/2015)[2016] NGCA 14 (27 June 2016) (CA/YL/13/2015) [2016] NGCA 14 (26 June 2016); 26 Jun 2016 CL Bank-Customer Relationship Evaluation of Evidence Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 26 June 2016 The...
Court of Appeal Dio-Global Concepts Nig. Ltd v Access Bank Nig. Plc (CA/J/4/2010)[2016] NGCA 17 (27 June 2016) (CA/J/4/2010) [2016] NGCA 17 (26 June 2016); 26 Jun 2016 CL Undefended List Fraud Audi Alterem Partem Principle Have his cause heard (fair trial) Court of...
Court of Appeal Dilly v Inspector General of Police and Others (CA/L/12/2013)[2016] NGCA 21 (22 June 2016) (CA/L/12/2013) [2016] NGCA 21 (21 June 2016); 21 Jun 2016 HR Life Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Court of Appeal 21 June 2016     In the Court...
Court of Appeal Coscharis Motors Ltd v Capital Oil and Gas Ltd (CA/L/337/2013)[2016] NGCA 23 (14 June 2016) (CA/L/337/2013) [2016] NGCA 23 (13 June 2016); 13 Jun 2016 CL Grounds of Appeal Jurisdiction Inherent Powers of The Court Court of Appeal 13 June 2016 The...
Court of Appeal Mainstreet Bank Limited v General Steel Mills Limited and Others (CA/L/906/2013)[2016] NGCA 28 (27 May 2016) (CA/L/906/2013) [2016] NGCA 28 (26 May 2016); 26 May 2016 CL Have his cause heard (fair trial) Documentary Evidence Court of Appeal 26 May 2016 The crux of...
Court of Appeal Yarai v Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (CA/YL/109/2015)[2016] NGCA 36 (17 May 2016) (CA/YL/109/2015) [2016] NGCA 36 (16 May 2016); 16 May 2016 CL Have his cause heard (fair trial) Prescription Court of Appeal 16 May 2016 The appellant...
Court of Appeal Chief Obianodo v Chief Okharedia and Another (CA/L/503/11)[2016] NGCA 53 (28 April 2016) (CA/L/503/11) [2016] NGCA 53 (27 April 2016); 27 Apr 2016 CL Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 27 April 2016 The appellant, a federal government agency, claimed...
Court of Appeal Central Bank of Nigeria v Chief Ubana (CA/A/302/2013)[2016] NGCA 59 (19 April 2016) (CA/A/302/2013) [2016] NGCA 59 (18 April 2016); 18 Apr 2016 CL Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 18 April 2016 The court considered whether money accruing to the...
Court of Appeal Hitech Construction Company Ltd v Ude and Others (CA/L/320/2014)[2016] NGCA 68 (4 March 2016) (CA/L/320/2014) [2016] NGCA 68 (03 March 2016); 03 Mar 2016 CL Jurisdiction Parties to A Suit Locus Standi Preliminary Objections Court of Appeal 03 March...
Court of Appeal Arik Air Limited v Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (CA/A/337/2013) [2016] NGCA 73 (09 March 2016); (CA/A/337/2013) [2016] NGCA 73 (08 March 2016); 08 Mar 2016 CL Jurisdiction Review of Evidence Court of Appeal 08 March 2016 The appellant and respondent of...
Court of Appeal MV. Courageous Ace and Others v Nigerdock Nigeria Plc (CA/L/616/2012)[2016] NGCA 74 (10 March 2016) (CA/L/616/2012) [2016] NGCA 74 (09 March 2016); 09 Mar 2016 CL Negligence Service of Process Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 09 March 2016 This case concerns...
Court of Appeal International Standards Securities and Another v Elipet Nigeria Limited (CA/L/532/2008)[2016] NGCA 79 (30 March 2016) (CA/L/532/2008) [2016] NGCA 79 (29 March 2016); 29 Mar 2016 CL Fraud Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 29 March 2016 The issue was whether the state high court has...
Court of Appeal Hon. Minister of Water Resources and Another v B. Marvin International Ltd and Another (CA/A/576A/2014)[2016] NGCA 84 (23 March 2016) (CA/A/576A/2014) [2016] NGCA 84 (22 March 2016); 22 Mar 2016 CL Garnishee Order Locus Standi Stay of Execution Judgment Debt Have his cause heard (fair trial)...
Court of Appeal Attorney General of Lagos State v Hassan (CA/L/745/2013)[2016] NGCA 86 (24 March 2016) (CA/L/745/2013) [2016] NGCA 86 (23 March 2016); 23 Mar 2016 HR Liberty Court of Appeal 23 March 2016     In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos   Between...
Court of Appeal Attorney General of Lagos State v Keita (CA/L/477/2012)[2016] NGCA 87 (24 March 2016) (CA/L/477/2012) [2016] NGCA 87 (23 March 2016); 23 Mar 2016 HR Liberty Court of Appeal 23 March 2016   In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos   Between...
Court of Appeal Abia State Government v Hon. Nwoko (CA/A/19/2012)[2016] NGCA 93 (23 March 2016) (CA/A/19/2012) [2016] NGCA 93 (22 March 2016); 22 Mar 2016 CL Jurisdiction Behaviour of Legal Practitioner Specific Performance Contract Law – payment of...
Court of Appeal SCOA Nigeria PLC and Another v Registered Trustees of Methodist Church of Nigeria and Another (A/L/1174/2010)[2016] NGCA 94 (22 March 2016) (A/L/1174/2010) [2016] NGCA 94 (21 March 2016); 21 Mar 2016 CL Garnishee Order Stay of Execution Jurisdiction Court of Appeal 21 March 2016 This was an appeal...
Court of Appeal Suburban Broadband Ltd Nigeria v Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd (CA/A/135/2013)[2016] NGCA 95 (21 March 2016) (CA/A/135/2013) [2016] NGCA 95 (20 March 2016); 20 Mar 2016 CL Winding Up of A Company Incorporation Separate Legal Personality Jurisdiction Court of Appeal...
Court of Appeal Allcomp Computers Ltd v Union Bank of Nigeria PLC (CA/L/08/2012)[2016] NGCA 97 (12 July 2016) (CA/L/08/2012) [2016] NGCA 97 (11 July 2016); 11 Jul 2016 CL Share Trading Facility Have his cause heard (fair trial) Summary Judgment Sham Defence Court of...
Court of Appeal Chairman, OYO State Local Government Traditional Council and Others v Chief Adegboye III and Others (CA/I/M.357/2009)[2016] NGCA 100 (10 June 2016) (CA/I/M.357/2009) [2016] NGCA 100 (09 June 2016); 09 Jun 2016 CL Jurisdiction Notice of Appeal Material Defect Court of Appeal 09 June 2016 The court considered...
Court of Appeal Chevron Nigeria Limited v Nwuche and Others (CA/PH/420/2005)[2016] NGCA 101 (15 December 2016) (CA/PH/420/2005) [2016] NGCA 101 (14 December 2016); 14 Dec 2016 CL Jurisdiction Mining Law EL Supervisory Jurisdiction Minerals, oil and gas Court of Appeal 14...
Court of Appeal Hydro-tech Nigeria Ltd and Another v Leadway Assurance Co. Ltd and Others (CA/E/256/2008)[2016] NGCA 116 (22 January 2016) (CA/E/256/2008) [2016] NGCA 116 (21 January 2016); 21 Jan 2016 CL Jurisdiction Equitable Mortgage Indemnity Court of Appeal 21 January 2016 The appellants...
Court of Appeal Igbozor v Prince Nyong Inyang Effiong and Others (CA/C/128/2012)[2016] NGCA 119 (27 January 2016) (CA/C/128/2012) [2016] NGCA 119 (26 January 2016); 26 Jan 2016 Parties to A Suit Pleadings Human Rights Substantive rights Association CL Freedom of association...
Court of Appeal CHIEF ISAAC EGBUCHU V. CONTINENTAL MERCHANT BANK PLC. &ORS (SC.192/2003)[2016] NGCA 148 (26 February 2016) (SC.192/2003) [2016] NGCA 148 (25 February 2016); 26 Feb 2016 CL Non-Suit Have his cause heard (fair trial) Nullity Court of Appeal 25 February 2016 IN THE...
Supreme Court Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association v Attorney General and Another (Ruling) (J1/4/2016) [2016] GHASC 91 (21 April 2016); [2016] GHASC 91 21 Apr 2016 Flynote:  HR Express and disseminate opinion Receive information CL Injunction Interlocutory...
Supreme Court Ndebugre v Attorney General (J1/5/2013) [2016] GHASC 12 (20 April 2016); [2016] GHASC 12 20 Apr 2016 Flynote:  HR Disposal of wealth and natural resources CL Foreign-Owned Company Government...
Supreme Court Partners Health Service v Bikkia Limited and Others (J4/48/2015) [2016] GHASC 14 (27 April 2016); [2016] GHASC 14 27 Apr 2016 Flynote:  HR Property CL Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet Rule Writ of Fieri Facias Headnote and Holding: ...
Supreme Court Kpebu v Attorney General (J1/8/2016) [2016] GHASC 26 (05 December 2016); [2016] GHASC 26 05 Dec 2016 Flynote:  HR Rule of law Supreme Court Case number:  J1/8/2016 Case name:  Kpebu v Attorney...
Supreme Court Republic v High Court Accra and Others (Ruling) (J5/34/2015) [2016] GHASC 6 (24 February 2016); [2016] GHASC 6 24 Feb 2016 Flynote:  HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) CL Jurisdiction Supervisory Jurisdiction Writ of...
Court of Appeal Republic v High Court Accra and Another (Ruling) (J5/48/2015) [2016] GHACA 10 (17 February 2016); [2016] GHACA 10 17 Feb 2016 Flynote:  HR Cultural life Court of Appeal Case number:  J5/48/2015 Case name:  Republic v High...
Supreme Court Ramadan and Another v Electoral Commission and Another (Ruling) (J8/108/2016) [2016] GHASC 19 (05 July 2016); [2016] GHASC 19 05 Jul 2016 Flynote:  HR Democracy CL Clarification of Judgment Headnote and Holding:  The court considered an...

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