Landmark Cases
2024 Local Government Autonomy Case β Financial Autonomy for LGAs
Introduction The Supreme Court of Nigeria’s 2024 judgment on local government autonomy represents a landmark decision in Nigerian federalism and constitutional law. The case addressed theιΏζ β¦
A-G Abia v A-G Federation (2002) β Offshore Resource Control
Introduction Attorney General of Abia State v Attorney General of the Federation (2002) 6 NWLR (Pt 764) 542 is a landmark constitutional case concerning the ownership and control of offshore petroleum β¦
A-G Lagos State v A-G Federation (2008) β Fiscal Federalism and VAT
Introduction Attorney General of Lagos State v Attorney General of the Federation (2008) 18 NWLR (Pt 1121) 1 is a landmark constitutional case addressing fiscal federalism in Nigeria, specifically the β¦
INEC v Musa (2003) β Electoral Process and Party Nomination
Introduction Independent National Electoral Commission v Musa (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt 806) 72 is a leading Nigerian case on the relationship between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and β¦
Kalu v State (2013) β Plea Bargaining and EFCC Jurisdiction
Introduction Kalu v State (2013) 2 NWLR (Pt 1338) 320 is a landmark Nigerian criminal law case that addressed the validity and effect of plea bargaining in criminal proceedings, the jurisdiction of β¦
Lakanmi v A-G (West) (1970) β Judicial Independence and Ouster Clauses
Introduction Lakanmi v Attorney General (West) (1970) 1 All NLR 57 is one of the most important decisions in Nigerian legal history, establishing the fundamental principle that the courts retain β¦
Sodipo v Alhaji β Customary Arbitration and Enforcement
Introduction The case of Sodipo v Alhaji is a foundational authority on the legal status and enforcement of customary arbitration awards in Nigeria. The decision established the criteria under which a β¦
State v Dosunmu (2021) β Money Laundering and EFCC Powers
Introduction State v Dosunmu (2021) is a significant criminal law case concerning money laundering, the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the criminal liability of β¦