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• OGUNLEYE SANMI V. THE STATE (2019)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  12 April 2019

  Summary of the Supreme Court decision in Ogunleye Sanmi v. The State, addressing key legal issues on confessions, alibi defense, and the standard of proof.

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• OGUNLEYE SANMI V. THE STATE (2025)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  12 April 2019

  Summary of Supreme Court decision in Ogunleye Sanmi v. The State on alibi, confessional statements, and appeal drafting.

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• AMADI V. ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF IMO STATE (2017)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  10 February 2017

  A summary of the Supreme Court's ruling in Amadi v. Attorney-General of Imo State focusing on the conviction for armed robbery, appeal processes, and legal stip

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  • 1999 constitution, section 211(1)(a)→
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• ODUNEYE V. F. R. N. (2015)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Lagos Division)

  Judgment date

  3 June 2014

  A detailed summary of the case Oduneye v. F. R. N., discussing the legal issues and findings of the Court of Appeal in relation to trial in absentia.

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  • Grounds of appeal→
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• KPONG WILLIAM JOHN V. CHIEF AKPAN TOMMY ENEH & ORS (2014)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Calabar Division)

  Judgment date

  4 December 2012

  Summary of the case Kpong William John v. Chief Akpan Tommy Eneh & Ors, focusing on issues of appeal competency and legal principles.

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• PRINCE LUKMAN O. AJOSE V. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (2011)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Lagos Division)

  Judgment date

  8 February 2011

  Summary of the Court of Appeal decision in Prince Lukman O. Ajose v. Federal Republic of Nigeria, discussing key legal issues and judgment outcomes.

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  • Criminal prosecution→
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• SERGIUS ONYEKWELU V. ELF PETROLEUM NIGERIA LIMITED (2009)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  6 February 2009

  A detailed analysis of 'Sergius Onyekwelu v. ELF Petroleum Nigeria Limited', tracing the legal arguments and findings by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

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  • Burden of proof→
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• CHIEF V.C. OBUMSELI V. CHINYELUGO AMECHI UWAKWE (2009)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Enugu Division)

  Judgment date

  3 July 2008

  Summary of Chief V.C. Obumseli v. Chinyelugo Amechi Uwakwe, discussing appeal grounds, court findings, and significance in legal proceedings.

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• NWANA V. F.C.D.A. (2007)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  27 April 2007

  Summary of Nwana v. F.C.D.A. (2007), addressing key legal issues related to appeal processes in Nigerian courts and the implications of incomplete records.

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  • Constitutional right of appeal→
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• SHITTU V. FASHAWE (2005)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  8 July 2005

  A detailed summary of the Supreme Court decision in Shittu v. Fashawe (2005), highlighting key legal principles surrounding admissibility of evidence and declar

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• ZAGA V. AMAN (2005)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Kaduna Division)

  Judgment date

  10 November 2004

  Summary of Zaga v. Aman (2005) discussing the aspects of appellate review, customary court procedures, and findings of fact.

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  • Evaluation of evidence→
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• ABDULLAHI HUSSAINI ALBASMA NIGERIA LIMITED V. EBERECHUKWU OG (2004)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Kaduna Division)

  Judgment date

  19 April 2004

  Case summary of Abdullahi Hussaini Albasma Nigeria Limited v. Eberechukwu Ogbuokiri, exploring the Court of Appeal's findings regarding damages awarded in a veh

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• SULE IBRAHIM MASHASHA & 5 ORS. V. CHIEF BESTMAN ANEKWE & 13_ (2001)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Abuja Division)

  Judgment date

  5 April 2001

  Overview of the Sule Ibrahim Mashasha et al. v. Chief Bestman Anekwe case, highlighting key legal issues and significance.

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  • 1999 constitution of nigeria, section 241(1)(f)→
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• G & C LINES VS. HENGRACE NIG. LTD. (2000)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Lagos Division)

  Judgment date

  8 May 2000

  A detailed summary of G & C Lines vs. Hengrace Nig. Ltd., focusing on jurisdiction issues regarding a demurrage claim and the applicability of admiralty law.

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