BIUJL: Vol. 5 , No. 1 (2019)

BIUJL-Vol5-1
By / February 21, 2020

HERDSMEN AND FARMERS CONFLICT IN NIGERIA: A QUEST FOR PARADIGM SHIFT. [Theresa U. Akpoghome and Ekene Adikaibe*]

Abstract The constant conflict and killings in Nigeria by herdsmen has reached a frightening dimension that no day passes without...

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ADMISSIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE IN NIGERIA: SOME CONTENDING ISSUES. [Sam Erugo *]

Abstract The admissibility of electronic evidence has always been technical, contentious and controversial in Nigeria. Before the enactment of the...

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STATE POLICE: A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH TO TACKLING INSECURITY IN NIGERIA. [Ebele Gloria Ogwuda*]

Abstract Nigeria has undoubtedly in recent times been confronted with a myriad of security challenges. These challenges have persisted and...

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THE IMPLICATIONS OF LEGAL TECHNICALITY ON RULE OF LAW AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. [Olusegun Femi Akeredolu*]

Abstract This article is a deconstruction of functions of legal technicality and the implications of technical elements on the rule...

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RETHINKING THE LAWS ON DEATH PENALTY, SUICIDE AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN NIGERIA. [Enobong Mbang Akpambang & Omolade Adeyemi Oniyinde*]

Abstract The article critically examines the position of Nigerian laws on death penalty, suicide and attempted suicide. While there has...

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CROSSING THE BORDER: THE COMPLEMENTARITY NOTION OF PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF ARMED CONFLICT UNDER INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW. [Shaba Sampson*]

Abstract The intersection between International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Criminal Law (ICL) norms is...

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DELINEATING AND ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS OF SECTION 171 OF THE NIGERIAN 1999 CONSTITUTION ON THE SECURITY OF OFFICE OF HEAD OF ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES IN NIGERIA. [Ernest Ogwashi Ugbejeh*]

Abstract The paper delineates and addresses the impact of section 171 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of...

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GUARDIANSHIP AND THE CHILD’S RIGHT ACT: A REVIEW OF STATUTORY GUARDIANSHIP IN NIGERIA. [Samuel E. Ojogbo & Josephine O. Obasohan *]

Abstract This paper reviews the legislative framework on statutory guardianship in Nigerian. The Child Rights Act regulates statutory guardianship and...

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MARITAL RAPE: EVOLVING TRENDS AND THE WAY FORWARD. [L. M. Bulus & V. P. Wuyep*]

Abstract Marital rape is a term used to describe sexual acts committed without consent, or against the will of a...

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A CRITIQUE OF THE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (PROHIBITION) ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION ACT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2018 OF NIGERIA. [Oladele Grace Abosede *]

Abstract This paper examines the provisions of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The...

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SAVING THE FLUIDITY OF CUSTOMARY INTERNATIONAL LAW THROUGH THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL JUDGES IN CUSTOM- MAKING. [Joycelin Chinwe Okubuiro*]

Abstract Although Article 38 (1) (b) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provides for customary international...

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PROMOTING LOCAL CONTENT AND ADHERENCE TO WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) TRADE LIBERALIZATION POLICIES: STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE FOR NIGERIA. [Rebecca Adedayo Ebokpo*]

Abstract This article explores the need to balance the contending forces of protection and promotion of Nigeria’s local content and...

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THE END FAILS TO JUSTIFY THE MEANS: JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION IN NIGERIA. [Ahmed Rabiu *]

Abstract For a cheap, speedy and effective dispute resolution mechanism which is a factor and a fundamental requirement for a...

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THE MENACE OF KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA: AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS. [A.O Adeniyi *]

Abstract: This work examined the menace of kidnapping in Nigeria been a violation of Section 33,34 and 41 of the...

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THE EFFECTS OF EXCLUDING MEN FROM INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL INSTRUMENTS OF PROTECTION ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE. [Dandy Chidiebere Nwaogu*]

Abstract This paper examines International and regional instrument available for the protection and prohibition of Sexual and gender-based violence within...

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LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAME WORK FOR GAMBLING/ONLINE GAMBLING IN NIGERIA [Onuche Samson Ojodomo*]

Abstract Gambling activities in our society can be said to be as old as man itself. Evolving from being a...

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN NIGERIA. [* Kolawole Olatoun A & Onu Kingsley Osinachi]

Abstract Copyright protection provides benefits in the form of economic rights which entitle the creators to control use of their...

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