SANUSI MOHAMMED V. THE STATE (2024)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
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A detailed case summary of Sanusi Mohammed v. The State, Supreme Court of Nigeria, discussing crucial legal issues and outcomes regarding insanity as a defense.
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CHRISTOPHER V. THE STATE (2022)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
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A comprehensive summary of the Supreme Court decision in Christopher v. State, focusing on the conviction for culpable homicide and issues raised regarding the,
ADDO V. STATE (2021)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
A detailed case summary of Addo v. State, exploring the Supreme Court’s decision on issues of murder, defences of insanity and alibi, and the burden of proof.
NWIBO NWODE V. THE STATE (2019)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
The Supreme Court of Nigeria's decision in Nwibo Nwode v. The State involves questions of insanity as a defense in murder cases and the burden of proof.
SA'ADATU ALIYU V. THE STATE (2019)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
Analysis of Sa'adatu Aliyu v. The State, focusing on the insanity defense and court's findings regarding the appellant's mental state during the crime.
OZIOMA AZORYEME V. THE STATE (2019)
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- Court of Appeal (Abuja Division)
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Summary of the Court of Appeal decision in Ozioma Azoryeme v. The State, addressing issues of confession and insanity in a culpable homicide case.
THE STATE V. OLUMAKINDE BENSON (2017)
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- High Court (Ado Ekiti Division)
- Judgment date
A detailed summary of The State v. Olumakinde Benson case, focusing on murder charges, evidence, and the court's findings.
ACHUKU V. THE STATE (2014)
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- Court of Appeal (Makurdi Division)
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Summary of Achuku v. The State, where a police officer was convicted of homicide. Key legal issues, court observations, and findings are reviewed.
ITU V. STATE (2013)
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- Court of Appeal, Benin Division
- Judgment date
Case summary of Itu v. State concerning murder charges, confession admissibility, and trial procedures in the Court of Appeal, Benin Division.
KAZEEM POPOOLA V. THE STATE (2013)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
Summary of Kazeem Popoola v. The State, highlighting critical legal issues, court findings, and implications regarding the defense of insanity in rape cases.
THE STATE V. BABANGIDA JOHN (2013)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
Detailed summary of The State v. Babangida John, focusing on key legal issues, court decisions, and implications for future cases.
JOSEPH ADELU V. THE STATE (2011)
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- Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division)
- Judgment date
Summary of the case Joseph Adelu v. State, exploring the court's reasoning on the insanity defense in a murder conviction.
OKON NSIBEHE EDOHO V. THE STATE (2006)
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- Court of Appeal, Calabar Division
- Judgment date
Summary of Okon Nsibehe Edoho v. The State by the Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, addressing insanity and provocation in murder conviction.
OKOKON OMONGA V. THE STATE (2005)
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- Court of Appeal (Calabar Division)
- Judgment date
Summary of the case Okokon Omonga v. The State, addressing the issues of murder, burden of proof, and circumstantial evidence.
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MARY CHUKWU V. THE STATE (2004)
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- Court of Appeal (Enugu Division)
- Judgment date
In Mary Chukwu v. The State, the Court of Appeal addressed the invalidity of the accused's arraignment and its implications for fair trial rights.
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GUOBADIA V. STATE (2004)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
Summary of the Supreme Court decision in Guobadia v. State, examining the defense of insanity and issues surrounding the age of the appellant.
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OKEKE VS. STATE (2003)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
A detailed summary of the Supreme Court of Nigeria's ruling in the case of Gozie Okeke vs. The State, focusing on the issues of arraignment, fair trial, and the
DANIEL MADJEMU V. THE STATE (2001)
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- Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Judgment date
Summary of Daniel Madjemu v. The State, a Supreme Court case on the defence of insanity in a murder trial, highlighting key issues, findings, and implications.
EZEDIUFU VS. STATE (2002)
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- Court of Appeal (Enugu Division)
- Judgment date
A detailed analysis of the case Ezediufu vs. State, highlighting the legal principles of murder, circumstantial evidence, and the requirements for proper arraig