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In furtherance to the practice Direction dated 4th May, 2020, (Click Here to Download 1st Practice Direction) and with the new one dated 15th May, 2020; each court may hear cases which can be fully heard or prosecuted by Affidavit Evidence only such as – Originating Summons, Fundamental Human Rights cases, Originating Motions, Judicial Review Applications, Appeals and Any Other matter where oral Evidence is not required. [mks_button size=”large” title=”Click Here To Download Lagos State Practice Direction 2″ style=”rounded” url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Lagos-State-PRACTICE-DIRECTION-2.pdf.pdf” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]

According to The Federal Inland Revenue Service, this circulars are issued for the information and guidance of the general public, taxpayers and tax practitioners in line with the provisions of the relevant tax laws. This instant circular amends, updates or replaces contents of any circular, notice or other publication previously issued by the Service that is inconsistent with its contents to the extent of such inconsistency. CIRCULAR ON TAX IMPLICATIONS OF THE OPERATION OF REGULATED SECURITIES LENDING TRANSACTION (‘SEC LENDING’) IN NIGERIA – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLARIFICATION ON COMMENCEMENT AND CESSATION RULES, AND BUSINESS REORGANISATION: – SECTIONS 29…

CASE CITATION: OBIANWUNA OGBUNYIYA & ORS. v. OBI OKUDO & ORS. (1979) 6-9 S.C. (Reprint) 24 @ 32 -35 Para 40 – 40 DATE OF JUDGMENT: THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF JULY, 1979  COURT: SUPREME COURT SUIT:  SC. 13/1979 CORAM: GEORGE S. SOWEMIMO (Presided) MOHAMMED BELLO CHUKWUNWEIKE IDIGBE KAYODE ESO ANTHONY N. ANIAGOLU (Delivered the Leading Judgment) ISSUE(S):   Whether A Judge Elevated To The Court of Appeal Can Return To The High Court To Conclude the Hearing and Determination of a Part Heard Matter? CASE SYNTHESIS The submission of learned counsel for the appellants, Chief F.R.A. Williams, is that by virtue of…

Court: High Court of Justice: Delta State Suit No: W/386/2014 Parties: Michael E. Ukusare (ESQ) & 2 Other v. Delta State House of Assembly and 3 Ors. Coram: Honourable Justice P.O Onajite-Kuejubola (Mrs) Issue(s): whether Ss. 4(4)(5) and 11(2)& 16(3) of Delta Stare Anti-kidnapping and Terrorism Law, 2013  are not in conflict with Ss.1(3); 6(6)A; 35(1); 35(4)A-C, 36(1)(2)(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , 1999 (as amended)? [mks_button size=”medium” title=”Click Here To Download CTC of Judgment” style=”rounded” url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/UKUSARE-JUDGMENT.pdf” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]

In view of the relaxation of the Sit-At-Home/Lockdown by the Federal Government, the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Hon. Justice I. U. Bello, has released a new Practice Direction to “regulate Court sitting at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This is to ensure the effective conduct of judicial affairs without compromising the health and safety of Judges, Magistrates, Court staff, counsel, litigants, and other court users in conformity with extant directives and advisories issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria and/or relevant agencies on containing the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Practice Direction made available to BarristerNG applies to…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has release a circular to Clarify the Amendment to Section 16 CIT Act In Relation To Taxation Of Insurance Companies. This circular is issued for the information and guidance of the general public, taxpayers and tax practitioners in line with the provisions of the relevant tax laws. This instant circular amends, updates or replaces contents of any circular, notice or other publication previously issued by the Service that is inconsistent with its contents to the extent of such inconsistency. [mks_button size=”medium” title=”Click Here To Download Circular” style=”squared” url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FIRS-Info.-Circular-on-FA-2019-in-Insurance-Industry-1.pdf-1.pdf” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]…

RE: NATIONAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL COVID-19 POLICY REPORT: GUIDELINES FOR COURT SITTINGS AND RELATED MATTERS IN THE COVID-19 PERIOD Ref. No. NJC/CIR/HOC/II/660 May, 2020 To: All Heads of Courts, Federal and States Judiciaries. RE: NATIONAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL COVID-19 POLICY REPORT: GUIDELINES FOR COURT SITTINGS AND RELATED MATTERS IN THE COVID-19 PERIOD At its 91st Meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2020, the National Judicial Council constituted a Committee to devise guidelines and measures to enable safe Court sittings during this challenging period of the Coronavirus Pandemic and areas of necessary cooperation with the Office of the Attorney-General of the…

A seven-man panel of the apex court also set aside the judgment which convicted Ude Udeogu, a former Director of Finance and Account at the Abia State Government House. The Supreme Court gave the judgement on Friday, more than one year after both men were convicted of corruption allegations levelled against them by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos had sentenced Senator Kalu to 12 years imprisonment in his judgement delivered on April 24, 2019. He had also sentenced Mr Udeogu to 10 years imprisonment on the same day. Displeased with the judgement…

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem .O. Alogba, has issued a new Practice Direction for the Judiciary in the state.  The new practice direction, signed on April 27, is to take effect from May 4. The 26-paragraph practice direction, would, among others, ensure “a timely and efficient disposal of cases.” READ ALSO: COVID-19: Lagos State Makes Infectious Disease Regulations Pursuant To The Quarantine Act (Click to Download) [mks_button size=”large” title=”Click HERE to DOWNLOAD Lagos State Practice direction on remote hearing of cases” style=”rounded” url=”https://lawbreed.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lagos-State-Practice-direction-on-remote-hearing-of-cases.pdf.pdf” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]

Should a debtor seek his creditor at his place of business in order to pay? CASE CITATION: NATIONAL BANK (NIG.) LTD. & ANOR. v. JOHN AKINKUNMI SHOYOYE & ANOR. (1977) 5 S.C. 110 DATE OF JUDGMENT: ON FRIDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF MAY, 1977 COURT: SUPREME COURT SUIT:  SC.312/1975 CORAM: SIR D. A. R. ALEXANDER(Presided) GEORGE S. SOWEMIMO CHUKWUNWEIKE IDIGBE ANDREWS O. OBASEKI (Delivered the Leading Judgment) ISSUE(S):   Debt Recovery – should a debtor seek his creditor at his place of business in order to pay? CASE SYNTHESIS We may once more turn our attention to the Writ of Summons. The defendants’…