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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

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

Authors: 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...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

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

Authors: 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...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

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

Authors: 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...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

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

Authors: 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...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

DISCOURSE ON THE CONCEPT AND VEHICLES OF BONDS IN ISLAMIC LAW

Authors: Muhammad Amin Babaji
Sukuk, often referred to as Islamic bonds, represent a unique and innovative financial instrument within the realm of Islamic finance. Originating from the principles of Islamic law, Sukuk offers a...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANISATION (INTERPOL) IN COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Authors: Oluwatosin O. Ogwezzy
International Criminal Police Organisation(INTERPOL) played a remarkable role in combating human trafficking, a serious violation of human rights that affects millions globally. Traffickers...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL MECHANISMS AGAINST FORCED LABOUR: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA

Authors: Ngozi Alili, Ojonigwu Atidoga
Forced labour remains a critical human rights concern in Nigeria despite Nigeria’s ratification of several international and regional legal instruments aimed at its eradication. The persistence...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

AN EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE NIGERIA POLICE BY THE EXECUTIVE ORGAN OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA

Authors: Ijalana, Emmanuel Folayan
The Nigeria Police is a creation of the Nigerian Constitution and other extant laws. For effective performance of its functions, the Nigeria Police is placed under some institutions which include...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

EXAMINATION OF ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEATH PENALTY IN NIGERIA

Authors: Nengi A. Banigo-Abah, Legborsi Tony-Francis
This article comprehensively examines the death penalty, its ethical, legal, and societal dimensions, with a focus on Nigeria. Despite its longstanding use as a punitive measure for capital...
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September 6, 2025 Volume 43 | Issue 1

AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL REGIME FOR CHANGE OF NAMES BY MARRIED WOMEN IN NIGERIA AND ITS POSITION IN ISLAMIC LAW

Authors: Salmanu M. Rilwanu, Abubakar Suleiman
Changing the surnames of married women is one of the issues affecting married women in these modern days. Some people change their surname out of love at will, based on religion, while some are...
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