Articles

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.e99ob7fi

THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN NIGERIA

Bashir Mohammed Chalawa^*

This paper examines the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in safeguarding freedom of expression in Nigeria, a right enshrined in Section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution and upheld by international frameworks like the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). It traces the evolution of this right from the colonial era to the digital age, highlighting persistent violati...

Sep, 2025 pp. 191–218

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.rs8st4ck

AN EVALUATION OF THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW

Nduwdie E. Oton^*, Nsikan A. Udoka

This work examined the current Nigerian laws and practices on the Rights of Victims of Medical Negligence. With Nigeria’s debilitating healthcare system, cases of medical negligence are on a surge, while litigation for damages in medical negligence are inhibited because the plaintiffs/victims are usually ladened with a heavy burden of proving negligence against the erring medical practitioners. Th...

Nov, 2024 pp. 196-206

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.q10yu1mb

AN EXAMINATION OF THE PENALTY FOR DELAYED PAYMENT IN FINANCIAL OBLIGATION IN NON-INTEREST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Saeed Bello^*

Islamic Finance has distinguished itself from other financial systems by its compliance with Shari’ah principles and rulings. Shari’ah compliance is what distinguishes an Islamic financial institution from a conventional financial institution. The conventional financial system handles default in payment of financial obligation by charging interest on customers. Since charging interest is against t...

Mar, 2025 pp. 197-208

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.mb3fn3ja

Assessing the Empowerment of Minors through Relational Autonomy in Paediatric Healthcare in Benin City, Nigeria

Nathaniel A. Inegbedion^*, Hadiza O. Okunrobo, Ernest Ugiagbe

This study explores relational autonomy in paediatric healthcare, with a focus on Benin City. It aims to empower minors by involving them in shared decision-making processes. Relational autonomy emphasizes social relationships and interdependence in decision-making, essential in the paediatric healthcare setting where minors rely on caregivers. There is limited knowledge about relational autonomy ...

May, 2024 pp. 201-219

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.885ppo6t

THE POSITION OF CONCURRING JUDGMENT IN MATTERS DECIDED BY THE APPELLATE COURTS IN NIGERIA AND ITS IMPACT ON JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS: REVIEWING THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN MAGAJI v NIGERIAN ARMY

Musa Yahaya^*, Tauheed Adam, Asma’u Muhammad Sulaiman, Idris Baba Mohammed

In the legal system, court decisions are established as "precedent," which lower court judges must adhere to when presented with similar cases. The majority opinion holds the weight of the court's judgment, while a concurring opinion aligns with the majority decision but presents alternative reasoning. Although, concurring opinions are not considered precedents and cannot be cited as such, this pa...

Nov, 2024 pp. 207-218

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.fi6ukx0y

APPRAISING THE STATUS OF COMBATANTS AND PRISONERS OF WAR STATUS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

Elizabeth Jalo-Okotie^*

This paper examines the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in armed conflict and its implications under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). As militaries increasingly feature AI technologies into warfare, questions arise regarding the applicability of IHL principles—such as distinction, proportionality, and necessity—to autonomous systems. While AI has the potential to enhance operati...

Mar, 2025 pp. 209-232

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.ol20ecmj

WHEN HEALING TURNS HARMFUL: EXPLORING MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND THE RISE OF LITIGATION

Ifeoluwayimika Bamidele^*, Bisola Akinleye Esq, Yusuf Misturah Eniola

This paper critically examines medical negligence in Nigeria’s healthcare system and the resulting rise in legal actions. It explores how failures in professional medical practice can transform healthcare from a healing process into one that causes harm and triggers legal liability. The objectives are to analyze the legal framework on medical negligence, review recent judicial decisions and discip...

Sep, 2025 pp. 219–241

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.z9yedd0s

AGF VAG ABIA STATE & 36 ORS (2024): DEMYSTIFYING THE PROS AND PITFALLS OF THE SUPREME COURT DECISION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY

Ruqayyatu Modibbo^*, Oliver Gift Chukkol

The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorneys General of Abia State & 36 Others has sparked widespread debate, as it seemingly grants fiscal autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments, recognizing them as full third-tier governments. This article aims to examine the ruling through two key questions: (1) whether the decision aligns with the ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 233-249

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.mpftb1w0

AN OVERVIEW OF AIR POLLUTION AND ITS STATUTORY REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN NIGERIA

Akwagiobe Richard Akpanke^*, Umo, Maria Angela, Aminu Bakori Mohammed, Akwagiobe Angela Udeh

Air pollution is one of the environmental challenges confronting Nigeria. Air is polluted when chemicals, particulate matter or biological material are emitted into the biosphere in a manner that affects the ecosystem. Being an environmental problem acknowledged by the Nigerian environmental policy, measures are undertaken to regulate it with a view to ameliorating the problem. Nigeria is however ...

Sep, 2025 pp. 242–272

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.2xh7bvrv

JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION OF CONSENT IN RAPE CASES IN NIGERIA: SOCIO-CULTURAL DYNAMICS AND LEGAL IMPACTS

Peter Itsueli^*, Ogheneruona Okuba

The concept of consent lies at the heart of rape jurisprudence, yet its interpretation remains a contentious issue in Nigeria, where cultural, religious, and societal norms heavily influence the judicial process. This article critically examines how Nigerian courts interpret consent in rape cases, considering the statutory framework, judicial reasoning, and socio-cultural factors that shape these ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 250-277