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