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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.ss4lae5k

AN EXAMINATION OF THE POWER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO MAKE LAWS FOR PEACE, ORDER AND GOOD GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

Prof Dalhat A. Idris^*, MUSA UMAR

This paper examines the legislative powers of the National Assembly to make laws for peace, order, and good government of Nigeria. It explores the constitutional foundations underpinning its lawmaking authority, the scope of its powers including legislative, investigative, financial, and oversight functions, and the explicit limitations that shape its operations. Further, judicial interpretations ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 1-11 45 views 20 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.82o03yln

AN APPRAISAL OF THE POSITION OF PROMOTERS, PRE-INCORPORATION CONTRACTS AND COMPANY CONTRACTS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW

Ibrahim Umar^*, Prof Dalhat A. Idris

This paper appraised the position of promoters, pre-incorporation contracts and company contracts within the Nigerian legal framework. It examines the Critical role of promoters in the formation of companies, the legal implications of pre-incorporation contracts and the contractual obligations of the company after incorporation. Promoters Play a pivotal role in the formation of companies in Nigeri...

Sep, 2025 pp. 1-14 241 views 881 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.dest8tz0

PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF ARBITRATION UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION ACT 2023

Ebunoluwa Popoola^*, Bilkisu Hassan

The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 was enacted during a period of significant challenges that undermined arbitration’s role as a viable alternative to litigation. An understanding of prospects and challenges of the Act is appropriate as it is the policy of the Nigerian government to make the country a preferred seat for commercial arbitration. The aim of this paper is to examine prospects and ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 1-28 272 views 192 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.p71al42h

AN ASSESMENT OF EUTHANASIA OR MERCY KILLING AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLE’S RIGHTS

Samuel UGBO^*, Edema, Oritsegbemi Patricia

There is no gain in saying that it that so many people suffering terminal or life-threatening illnesses cry and request that their life be terminated rather than continuous stay on their sick bed for a long time especially when they are in pains and do not have the hope of recovering from such illnesses. An ill patient gets to a stage and becomes worrisome and therefore, request that his or her li...

Nov, 2024 pp. 1-19 185 views 120 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.pifgdofg

JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN ELECTION PETITIONS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA

Usman Ibrahim^*, Shamsu Yahya, Ifeanyichukwu oke

This paper analyzes the complex relationship between judicial review and democracy, examining the approaches of the USA, UK, and Kenya. It examines how varying levels of judicial activism shape this balance, highlighting the potential for judicial intervention to undermine or protect democratic principles and rights. While the judiciary's role in interpreting the law is essential, it can also lead...

May, 2024 pp. 1-23 148 views 101 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2023.mz7p4md6

AN EXAMINATION OF THE SCOPE OF THE OFFENCES OF BANDITRY (HIRABAH) AND INSURGENCY (AL-BAGHYU) IN ISLAMIC LAW

M. B. UTHMAN^*, Hafsatu Sulaiman

In recent times, Nigeria has been bedevilled by terrorism championed by the Boko Haram on one hand and banditry on the other. Both offences are not only violent in nature, but they threaten the existence of the whole society by destroying the six interests which the Sharia intends to protect. Such as life, property, dignity and lineage. The Nigerian state has tried to tame/solve this problem eithe...

Jun, 2023 pp. 1-19 30 views 13 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2019.p9die234

DEEPENING DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: FOCUS ON LEGISLATURE-EXECUTIVE COLLABORATION

Mamman Lawan^*, Dahiru Jafaru Usman, Masud Magaji Narimi

Separation of powers is a fundamental feature of federal democracies. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria like its predecessors separated the legislative, executive and judicial departments of government to avoid tyranny. The expectation of the constitution makers is for cooperation between the three arms of government. Adopting a doctrinal methodology, this paper specifically...

Aug, 2019 pp. 1-20 35 views 9 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2018.5qoj9lga

THE NEED FOR A HUMAN SECURITY APPROACH IN COMBATING TERRORISM IN NIGERIA

Francis Ojeih^*, Segun Adesanya

This paper recognizes the fact that terrorism is one of the most difficult crimes in the history of humanity in recent times. It argues that terrorism constitutes a fundamental threat to every civil, social, cultural and political institution of the state and of the people at the expense of human lives and properties. This paper, however, recognizes the fact that there has been an increasing local...

Jun, 2018 pp. 1-17 31 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2016.24y4lajk

A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

A. F. Afolayan^*, E.O. Onoja

The Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 (“the ACJA 2015”): was signed into law on 14\" May 2015. The Act has receivéd both praises' and condemnation’ from different sections of the society.? The Act was-made to ensure efficiency, protection of the society from crime, and guarantees the rights of suspects, defendants, and victims of crimes.‘ This article examines the purpose and scope of th...

May, 2016 pp. 1-20 45 views 18 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2015.txfk1ghj

THE LAND USE ACT AND THE CHALLENGES OF RESTRAINTS IN TRANSFER OF LAND RIGHTS

L.O. OGIJI^*

This article discusses restraint of land alienation through the requirement of consent in the Land Use Act. It identifies the attendant delays, exorbitant consent fees and other prohibitive land charges levied on applicants as major drawbacks to development in Nigeria. These create fears in the minds of many Nigerians that they may be rendered homeless in the nearest future as efforts by estate de...

May, 2015 pp. 1-11 39 views 9 downloads