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The Constitutional Paradox of the Attorney-General in Nigeria: Reconciling Political Accountability with Prosecutorial Independence
(2026)The office of the Attorney-General occupies a unique constitutional position in Nigeria, serving simultaneously as the chief law officer of the Federation or a State and a political appointee within the executive branch. ... -
Enhancing Patient Autonomy through the Reform Of Informed Consent in Nigerian Healthcare
(Faculty Of Law, Hensard University, 2026)Informed consent is a fundamental principle of medical law and a critical mechanism for safeguarding patient autonomy. However, in Nigeria, its operation often remains more formal than substantive, with persistent gaps in ... -
Euthanasia and the Nigerian Legal Order: Between the Right to Life and Right to Human Dignity
(International Journal of Medical and Health Law Practice, 2026-06)Euthanasia remains one of the most contested issues in contemporary legal and bioethical discourse, raising fundamental questions about the sanctity of life, human dignity, and individual autonomy. This paper examined ... -
Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Deprivation, and Criminal Responsibility in Nigeria: Emerging Jurisprudential Challenges
(Ife Journal of Law, Society and Development, 2026)Circadian rhythm disruption and sleep deprivation are increasingly recognised as factors that can impair judgment, impulse control, and conscious awareness, all capacities essential for criminal responsibility. In Nigeria, ... -
From Crafting Laws to Evaluating Impact: An Analysis of the Role of the Legislative Drafter in Post-Legislative Scrutiny
(East African Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, 2026)Post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) has emerged as a critical mechanism for assessing the effectiveness, relevance, and impact of enacted laws. This paper examines the evolving role of the legislative drafter in PLS, challenging ... -
Interrogating the Theories of Punishment under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015
(Philomath University, 2025-10)Theories of punishment provide the philosophical foundation upon which criminal sanctions are justified, ranging from retribution and deterrence to rehabilitation and restorative justice. In Nigeria, the enactment of the ... -
Suspension of Legislators: Legislative Autonomy and the Limits of Suspension Powers
(Kampala International University in Tanzania, 2025)The suspension of legislators by their respective legislatures remain one of the most contested intersections between legislative autonomy and democratic accountability. While the power to discipline members is inherent ... -
The Sound of Democracy: Legal and Procedural Examination of the Voice Vote in the Senate of the Nigerian National Assembly
(Nnamdi Azikiwe University Department of Law, 2026-01)The voice-vote remains one of the most enduring decision-making procedures in legislatures, symbolizing both the simplicity and immediacy of parliamentary democracy. Notwithstanding, its continued use raises important ... -
An Assessment of the Transposition of International Anti-Money Laundering Regulations into Nigerian Laws
(Faculty of Law, Elizade University, 2025)The crime of money laundering has become a global phenomenon, and the ever-increasing connectivity that technological advancement offers means that funds are moved rapidly and anonymously traded, exchanged or legitimised ... -
An Examination of Artificial Intelligence and Legislative Drafting through a Comparative Lens
(Aun Journal of Law, 2025)Legislative drafting is a unique discipline of law that requires precision and attention to detail. The legislative drafting process is characterised by a potential for significant inefficiencies and a risk of error. ... -
Executive Session in Nigerian Legislative Process: A Call for an Efficient Legal Framework
(The Department of Private Law/Faculty of Law, 2023)Executive sessions play a crucial role in the legislative process of Nigeria, providing a platform for confidential discussions on sensitive matters within the legislative setting. However, the regulation and practice of ... -
A review of the political question doctrine in judicial proceedings in Nigeria
(Faculty of Law Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2023-08)The courts are typically viewed as the apolitical arm of government. It is therefore axiomatic in any system of constitutional government built on the doctrine of separation of powers that political questions-issues are ... -
An Appraisal of Post-Legislative Scrutiny Mechanisms in Nigeria: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and the United States of America
(Faculty of Law University of Benin, 2023)As an emerging aspect of legislative practice, post-legislative scrutiny represents a special process that is designed for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the implementation and impact of legislation, with a view ... -
Need For Forensic Science in the Criminal Investigation Process In Nigeria.
(NILDS-Journal Of Law Review, 2019)Proof beyond reasonable doubt is the requirement of our criminal law. The policy derives from the fact that human justice has its limitations, especially given the grave injustice that can be wrought by a wrongful conviction. ... -
ASSESSING THE EXTENT AND APPLICATION OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS TO ASPIRANTS, CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES
(NILDS- Nigeria journal of Legislative Affairs, 2020-01)A brewing debate that has been going on in current national discourse regards who the subjects of campaign finance laws are between political parties, candidates and aspirants of elections throws up the question regarding ... -
Bill for an Act to Provide for the Prohibition and Prevention of Electricity Theft, the Vandalisation of Public Power infrastructure and Protection of Power company Personnel and other related Matters
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ANALYSIS REPORT ON A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND TRAINING INITIATIVES AND FOR RELATED MATTERS
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BILL ANALYSIS REPORT ON THE NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL ACT 2015( AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
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BILL ANALYSIS REPORT ON THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT( AMENDMENT)BILL 2019
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RETHINKING THE DOCTRINE OF THE LAST SEEN IN MURDER TRIALS
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, FACULTY OF LAW-NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY , KEFFI, 2021-04)It is settled under the Nigeria law of crime that the person who was last seen with a deceased id presumed to bear full responsibility for his death. this doctrine necessitates a person charged with murder to proffer ...
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