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When ‘I Swear’ Becomes a Winning Legal Strategy: Why the Supreme Court Upheld a Native Arbitration Over a Stronger Claim to Title

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When ‘I Swear’ Becomes a Winning Legal Strategy: Why the Supreme Court Upheld a Native Arbitration Over a Stronger Claim to Title

lawpavilion June 29, 2026

Imagine spending years proving your family’s ownership of land. Your witnesses are credible. Your traditional history is...

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Position of The ACJL/ACJA on Video Recording of The Confessional Statement of An Accused in The Presence of His Counsel or Person of His Choice

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Position of The ACJL/ACJA on Video Recording of The Confessional Statement of An Accused in The Presence of His Counsel or Person of His Choice

lawpavilion June 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: NZUBE v. STATE (2026) LPELR-83764(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 16TH APRIL, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND...

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Whether The Imposition of Security for Costs to Ensure Diligent Prosecution Is a Breach of The Right to Fair Hearing

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Whether The Imposition of Security for Costs to Ensure Diligent Prosecution Is a Breach of The Right to Fair Hearing

lawpavilion June 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: AKINBINU & ORS v. AKEREDOLU & ORS (2026) LPELR-84111(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 10TH JUNE, 2026 PRACTICE...

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Whether a Party Can Apply to the Supreme Court to Constitute Another Panel to Re-Hear An Appeal Already Conclusively Determined

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Whether a Party Can Apply to the Supreme Court to Constitute Another Panel to Re-Hear An Appeal Already Conclusively Determined

lawpavilion June 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: JOKOLO v. GOVERNOR OF KEBBI STATE & ORS (2026) LPELR-84068(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH MAY, 2026...

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Obligation of an Employer to Open a Retirement Savings Account for an Employee and Make Monthly Remittances of Pension

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Obligation of an Employer to Open a Retirement Savings Account for an Employee and Make Monthly Remittances of Pension

lawpavilion June 22, 2026

CASE TITLE:  HOTEL DE BENTLY LTD V. JACOB LPELR-84022(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 17TH APRIL, 2026 JUSTICES: ABBA BELLO...

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Whether the Court of Appeal Can Transfer a Matter from a State High Court to the Federal High Court where it Has Held that the State High Court Lacks Jurisdiction

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Whether the Court of Appeal Can Transfer a Matter from a State High Court to the Federal High Court where it Has Held that the State High Court Lacks Jurisdiction

lawpavilion June 22, 2026

CASE TITLE: NIMASA V. IHENACHO & ORS (2026) LPELR-83733(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 17TH APRIL, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL...

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Whether a Party Who Failed to Comply with the Requirements of the Undefended List Procedure Can Complain of Denial of Fair Hearing

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Whether a Party Who Failed to Comply with the Requirements of the Undefended List Procedure Can Complain of Denial of Fair Hearing

lawpavilion June 22, 2026

CASE TITLE: OROTON EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION CO. LTD V. POINT ENGINEERING LTD (2026) LPELR-83933(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH...

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Essence of Cross Examination; Effect of Failure to Discredit Fact(s) Led by A Party in Evidence Through Cross Examination

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Essence of Cross Examination; Effect of Failure to Discredit Fact(s) Led by A Party in Evidence Through Cross Examination

lawpavilion June 22, 2026

CASE TITLE: BABARE v. KANO STATE (2026) LPELR-83922(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MAY, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: EVIDENCE LEAD...

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A Critique of the Decision in (Unreported Appeal No. SC/CV/638/2025) The Governor of Kogi State & Anor v. Elder Achuba Simon

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A Critique of the Decision in (Unreported Appeal No. SC/CV/638/2025) The Governor of Kogi State & Anor v. Elder Achuba Simon

lawpavilion June 15, 2026

–       By Folabi Kuti SAN An Appeal That Should Not Have Existed? This is a case that...

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Whether Court can Award Damages Where a Party Did Not Plead or Prove Entitlement to Same

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Whether Court can Award Damages Where a Party Did Not Plead or Prove Entitlement to Same

lawpavilion June 14, 2026

CASE TITLE: SPDC (NIG) LTD v. WHYTE (2026) LPELR-83815(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MAY, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CONTRACT...

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