Articles

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2002.t5yoxw1l

DO LAWYERS REALLY HAVE A RIGHT OF AUDIENCE IN THE SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL IN NIGERIA? Karimatu Yakubu and Anor v Alhaji Yakubu Paiko and Anor Revisited.

A. A. Oba^*

In Karimatu Yakubu and Anor v Alhaji Yakubu Paiko and Ano,' the Court of Appeal decided that under the 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, legal practitioners have a right of audience in the Sharia Court of Appeal. Although, the 1979 Constitution has now been replaced by the 1999 Constitution, this decision is still law because the relevant provisions of both constitutions on the...

May, 2002 pp. 173-186

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2007.rewnvjf5

REFLECTIONS ON RESOURCE CONFLICT AND POLITICO-LEGAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA'S JURISPRUDENCE

CHRIS WIGWE^*

The struggle to control resources shows a particular kind of struggle, a historical but human conflict. It is an age long conflict of contro! of one man over the next man. It is a conflict over the ownership and control of resources. This conflict, over the centuries, has adopted several strategies ranging from systematic subjugation and decimation of the weak and powerless to outright armed confl...

May, 2007 pp. 174-185

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2006.9dc3mfuk

THE LAW OF THE SEA AND ITS APPLICATION IN THE EXPLORATION OF HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS IN DEEP OFFSHORE NIGERIA

ILOBA-ANINYE O^*

The Truman Proclamation of 28 September, 1945 started a process which has culminated in the ‘rat’ race by coastal state to extend the limits of their control, of expanse areas of the sea with the objective of harnessing the natural resources therein for the benefits of their people. Prior to that the freedom to navigate on and fish in the high seas were being challenged in the 15 and 16 centuries ...

Oct, 2006 pp. 176-186

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2023.9rnw3qns

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT OF GIRL-CHILD TO EDUCATION UNDER NIGERIAN LAW AND POLICY

Dije Mohammed^*, Dalhat A. Idris

Absence of discrimination on education for both girls and boys ultimately contributes to more equal relationships between women and men in terms of developing the country. The Universal Declaration on Human Rights which was adopted in 1948 provides for access to education as a fundamental human right. Over the years, literacy level which is being influenced by access to quality basic education bec...

Jun, 2023 pp. 179-188

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.wpj2e64s

Can Public Purpose under the Land Use Act Covers Compulsory Acquisition for Private Investment? Judicial Attitudes in Nigeria?

Abubakar Balarabe Kura^*

Compulsory acquisition of land is an opportunity given to government to acquire land from individual for public purpose or public interest. Commercialization and privatization of public enterprises necessitate the government to acquire land from individual for private investment. Section 43 and 44 of the Nigerian constitution, 1999 and section 28 and 51 of land Use Act, 1978 sanctioned the acquisi...

May, 2024 pp. 181-200

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2006.0mhrln16

AN APPRAISAL OF THE CUSTODIAL RIGHTS OF AN OFFENDER IN THE NIGERIAN PENAL SYSTEM

A. I. BAPPAH^*

Imprisonment is essentially a form of punishment imposed on the offender by courts or tribunals. However, it is the sentence of imprisonment, and not the treatment accorded in prisons that constitute the punishment. This is so because offenders come to prison not for punishment but as punishment imposed on them by a court of law based on the principles of revenge (ie retribution) or expiation or d...

Jun, 2006 pp. 181-195

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2016.fdruci8m

ONLINE MUSIC AND MOVIES AND NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES: CHALLENGES CONFRONTING COLLECTING SOCIETIES IN NIGERIA

J.M. Nasir^*, D.N. Jangkam, A.A Adewole

This paper looks at the recent developments in the area of information communication technology where there is significant advancement in the types of gadgets that are to available in the market coupled with the wide use of the internet. In addition to allowing users to have greater access to the internet, these gadgets allow users to share information amongst them. In recent times, musicians and ...

May, 2016 pp. 183-196

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.k0hz649v

AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROMOTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA

U. S. Bebeji^*

Financial inclusion is one of the surest pathways to economic development and equitable distribution of wealth. Modern economies themselves are built around the financial sector, as most opportunities come through and are aided by banks and other financial institutions. The article appraises the legal framework for the inclusion of women in the Nigerian financial stream. With more than half of Nig...

Nov, 2024 pp. 184-195

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2018.7gxkc853

APPRAISING TITE OVER SIGHT POWERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN RELATION TO THE POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA

Gambo Abdulsalam^*, Abigail B. Kahuwai, Muinat Abdulgani

In June, 2016, the decision of the Attorney General of the Federation of Nigeria to prosecute the Senate president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, his deputy and others for the alleged offence of forgery of the Senate Standing Rules had generated controversy between the executive and the National Assembly. At the heat of the controversy, the Senate threatened to issue an arrest warrant against...

Jun, 2018 pp. 185-203

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2007.h9h4lpmg

PERSPECTIVES OF WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS UNDER ISLAMIC LAW: TOWARDS AN IDEAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHT

Kabir Mohammed Danladi^*

“The notion of to health emerged recently. Historically, issues related to the health of populations and the availability of health care was not considered to be a major social or governmental concern. While health was valued as an important and beneficial asset, it was assumed to be in the private rather than the public or social domain. Moreover, until a century ago, little was understood about ...

May, 2007 pp. 186-198