Prof. Prof Dalhat A. Idris

Prof. Prof Dalhat A. Idris

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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Biography

Prof. Dalhat A. Idris holds an LLB, BL, LLM, and PhD. He is a Professor of Legal Pluralism and Comparative Criminal Law. He is currently the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Publications 9

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Research Article Vol. 44, Issue 1

APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF FIREARMS ACT ON MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA

Goni Abba Ali*, Prof Dalhat A. Idris

The regulation of firearms is a critical aspect of maintaining law and Order within any nation, and Nigeria is no exception. The Firearms Act CAP F28, enacted as part of the laws of the Federation of Nigeria in 2004, serves as the primary legal instrument governing the possession, use, and distribution of firearms. However, the application of this ...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.rsh4nxa2
Aug, 2026 Vol. 44, Issue 1 44 views 14 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 44, Issue 1

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 ...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.ss4lae5k
Aug, 2026 Vol. 44, Issue 1 46 views 20 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 43, Issue 2

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 pi...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.82o03yln
Sep, 2025 Vol. 43, Issue 2 241 views 881 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 40, Issue 1

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

Dije Mohammed*, Prof 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 i...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2023.9rnw3qns
Jun, 2023 Vol. 40, Issue 1 22 views 9 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 40, Issue 1

AN APPRAISAL OF INNOVATIONS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ISLAMIC LAW IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Prof Dalhat A. Idris*, Abubakar Is’haq

It is trite beyond any equivocation that the world has been digitalized through information and communication technology (ICT). As such, education has also gone digital. Thus lecturers and students are now driven on the precepts of modern way of educational information dissemination. In tandem with the above assertion, the modern instructional mate...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2023.rbm2a0h3
Jun, 2023 Vol. 40, Issue 1 27 views 12 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 1

AN APPRAISAL OF THE METHODOLOGIES FOR LEGAL RESEARCH IN NIGERIA

Prof Dalhat A. Idris*, Eleje Hussein Suleiman, Nuhu Abdulsalam Tahir, Hamza Haladu

There are varieties of legal research methodologies that a legal researcher can choose to carry out research. These methodologies range from the general approaches of legal research to specific ones. The general methodologies consist of approaches such as Qualitative, Quantitative, Analytical, Case Study, Theoretical and Comparative Study. The spec...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2019.xtfm7qwd
Aug, 2019 Vol. 39, Issue 1 27 views 10 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 1

A CRITIQUE OF THE ATTORNEY - GENERAL'S POWER, TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA

Prof Dalhat A. Idris*, Ibrahim Umar

The Attorney —General is the principal law Officer of the Federation or of a State as the case may be. He is empowered by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to institute, take over and continue or discontinue Criminal proceedings against any person before any Court of law in Nigeria except Court Martial. The Attor...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2019.mpmz6usw
Aug, 2019 Vol. 39, Issue 1 29 views 10 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 36, Issue 1

AN EXAMINATION OF SOME PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRINUNAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

Prof Dalhat A. Idris*, Abubakar Is’haq

The Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 (hereinafter referred to as the ACJ ACT) became operational on the 14\" of May. 2015 when it was assented to by the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The ACJ Act seeks to. inter alia, address the problem of delay in the criminal justice administration in Niger...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2016.zrku33db
May, 2016 Vol. 36, Issue 1 37 views 21 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 28, Issue 1

An Appraisal of the Right of Self Defence in Islamic Law

Prof Dalhat A. Idris*

Where the attack is on one’s honour the jurists are unanimous that the right to self defence is a duty. Thus where a man attacks a woman in order to rape her and the latter can only defend herself by killing the assailant, then it will be her duty to kill him if she can. Allowing the assailant, in this situation, to overcome her is unlawful for the...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2008.nfrl7os9
May, 2008 Vol. 28, Issue 1 36 views 10 downloads
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