ANSWERING OF CALLS AT CHECKPOINTS AND THE POSITION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN NIGERIA – CHIDERA NWOKEKE

On 10th December, 2019, Major-General Usman Mohammed, the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs said “The use of phone when approaching a military checkpoint is wrong because it is a security loophole. He further said that it is a security measure for when you are approaching a checkpoint, you don’t make phone calls because the tendency is […]

CAN AN ARBITRAL AWARD BE SET ASIDE? —THE DECISION OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT by EMMANUEL ADEBANJO

Recently, there seems to be an increased interest in the study and practice of arbitration. The surge for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, amongst young wigs and law students alike, can be attributed to several distinguishing features. One of the advantages of arbitration over litigation is the flexibility of process. More importantly, arbitration is preferred […]

EXERCISE OF THE POWERS OF SOLICITOR GENERAL TO ENTER NOLLE PROSEQUI IN THE ABSENCE OF AN INCUMBENT ATTORNEY GENERAL: A DEPARTURE FROM THE CASE OF AG KADUNA STATE V HASSAN – CHIDERA NWOKEKE

The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and State is constitutional provided for in Section 150 (1) and Section 195 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (hereinafter referred to as 1999 CFRN). The office of the Attorney General is a creation of law and therefore a legal person in the eyes of […]

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS

Looking to advance your academics or enterprise? Here is a list of opportunities to tap into this January. Apply and take your career to the next level! (1) Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program 2020/2021 for study at the University of Toronto,Canada. (Fully funded) • Link: https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/ • Application deadline : 15th January, 2020 (2). […]

FAILURE TO SERVE PRE-ACTION NOTICE IS NOT A LIMITATION IN A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION IN NIGERIA – Chidera Nwokeke

Ubi jus ubi remedium means for every wrong, the law provides a remedy. This implies, where there is a wrong, remedy will follow thus. However, before a person can commence any action in court, there are certain preliminary factors or conditions that a party must consider. One of those preliminary considerations includes jurisdiction and the […]