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Who Gets Maintenance After Divorce?

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Who Gets Maintenance After Divorce?

lawpavilion May 16, 2026

CASE TITLE: OMOJAFOR v. OMOJAFOR LPELR-83400(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD MARCH, 2026 JUSTICES: TUNDE OYEBANJI AWOTOYE, J.C.A. OKON...

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The Juridical Treatment of Trial by Ordeal and Witchcraft in Nigeria Jurisprudence

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The Juridical Treatment of Trial by Ordeal and Witchcraft in Nigeria Jurisprudence

lawpavilion May 11, 2026

BY: C.K. ANYANWU, LL.M, PhD in view.                                 & PRECIOUS OSUEKE (Miss) ABSTRACT This article explores the...

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The Nigerian Court of Appeal Upholds South African Choice of Court and Choice of Law Agreement

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The Nigerian Court of Appeal Upholds South African Choice of Court and Choice of Law Agreement

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

Dr. Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (Assistant Professor in Commercial Conflict of Laws at the University of Birmingham....

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Can a Defective Notice of Appeal Be Cured by Amendment?

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Can a Defective Notice of Appeal Be Cured by Amendment?

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: ALARO v. JIMBA & ORS (2026) LPELR-83495(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL...

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Whether the Consent of the Attorney General Is Required to Attach By Garnishee the Funds Held In the Custody of a Public Officer

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Whether the Consent of the Attorney General Is Required to Attach By Garnishee the Funds Held In the Custody of a Public Officer

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: CBN v. Ikechi & Ors LPELR-83443(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE...

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Whether the Offence of Unlawful Possession of Firearms is a Strict Liability Offence?

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Whether the Offence of Unlawful Possession of Firearms is a Strict Liability Offence?

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: SUNDAY v. STATE (2026) LPELR-83413(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND...

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Can a Survey Plan Stand Alone as Proof of Land Ownership?

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Can a Survey Plan Stand Alone as Proof of Land Ownership?

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: JOSHUA v. C.O.P LPELR-82602(CA)                               JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD DECEMBER, 2025 JUSTICES: BITRUS GYARAZAMA SANGA, J.C.A....

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The Pillar of Justice: A Contemporary Analysis of Jurisdictional Competence and Judicial Authority in Nigeria

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The Pillar of Justice: A Contemporary Analysis of Jurisdictional Competence and Judicial Authority in Nigeria

lawpavilion April 22, 2026

BY: CHINAGOROM KINGSLEY ANYANWU & IFEANYICHUKWU OGBODO ABSTRACT Jurisdiction serves as the foundational pillar of the Nigerian...

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Does Negotiation by Parties Stop Time from Running under Limitation Law?

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Does Negotiation by Parties Stop Time from Running under Limitation Law?

lawpavilion April 22, 2026

CASE TITLE: UBN v. EZIKPE & ANOR (2026) LPELR-83353 (SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA:...

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Time Within Which to File a Criminal Appeal to the Supreme Court

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Time Within Which to File a Criminal Appeal to the Supreme Court

lawpavilion April 22, 2026

CASE TITLE: STATE v. EFEREBO (2026) LPELR-83362(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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