The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| Supreme Court | Mainstreet Bank Ltd and Another v Binna (SC.148/2010)[2016] NGSC 48 (12 February 2016) (SC.148/2010) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 February 2016); | 11 Feb 2016 | CL Defamation Malice Supreme Court 11 February 2016 The subject matter of this appeal was an... |
| Supreme Court | Akpan v S (SC.312/2014)[2016] NGSC 49 (12 February 2016) (SC.312/2014) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 February 2016); | 12 Feb 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 11 February 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court | Egharevba v S (SC.234/2012)[2016] NGSC 50 (12 February 2016) | 12 Feb 2016 | Supreme Court 11 February 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Kayode v S (SC.83/2012)[2016] NGSC 51 (12 February 2016) (SC.83/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 February 2016); | 12 Feb 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 11 February 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court | Diamond Bank Limited v Ugochukwu (SC. 223/2009)[2016] NGSC 52 (12 February 2016) (SC. 223/2009) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 February 2016); | 11 Feb 2016 | CL Jurisdiction Bank-Customer Relationship Supreme Court 11 February 2016 The appellant is a... |
| Supreme Court | Dr. Saraki v Federal Republic of Nigeria (SC.852/2015)[2016] NGSC 53 (5 February 2016) (SC.852/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (04 February 2016); | 05 Feb 2016 | HR Exploitation degredation abuse or trafficking Supreme Court 04 February 2016 In the Supreme... |
| Supreme Court | Okereke v Umahi and Others (SC. 1004/2015)[2016] NGSC 54 (5 February 2016) (SC. 1004/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (04 February 2016); | 05 Feb 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 04 February 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria... |
| Supreme Court | Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited v Sam Royal Hotel Nigeria Limited (SC. 120/2006)[2016] NGSC 55 (5 February 2016) (SC. 120/2006) [1960] NGSC 1 (04 February 2016); | 04 Feb 2016 | CL Legal Professional Conduct Filing of Process Procedural Irregularity Supreme Court 04 February... |
| Supreme Court | Okafor v S (SC 834 /2014)[2016] NGSC 56 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between... |
| Supreme Court | Adebiyi v S (SC.483/2013)[2016] NGSC 57 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Dantani v Garba and Another (SC.205/2014)[2016] NGSC 58 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between... |
| Supreme Court | Oguebego and Another v Peoples Democratic Party and Others (SC.37/2015)[2016] NGSC 59 (29 January 2016) (SC.37/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); | 29 Jan 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria... |
| Supreme Court | Isaac v Imasuen (SC.172/2006)[2016] NGSC 60 (29 January 2016) (SC.172/2006) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); | 28 Jan 2016 | CL Occupancy and Possession Laches and Acquiescence Pleadings Facts Not Pleaded Supreme Court 28... |
| Supreme Court | Salihu v Wasiu (SC.203/2014)[2016] NGSC 61 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between... |
| Supreme Court | Isa v Kano State (SC.35/2013)[2016] NGSC 62 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Okereke v S (SC.398/2013)[2016] NGSC 63 (29 January 2016) (SC.398/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); | 29 Jan 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court | Iboji v S (SC.452/2013)[2016] NGSC 64 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between Appellant... |
| Supreme Court | Itu v S (SC. 706/2013)[2016] NGSC 65 (29 January 2016) (SC. 706/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (28 January 2016); | 29 Jan 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT... |
| Supreme Court | Mamman and Another v Hajo (SC.202/2014)[2016] NGSC 66 (29 January 2016) | 29 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 28 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Shinkafi and Another v Yari and Others (SC.907/2015)[2016] NGSC 67 (25 January 2016) (SC.907/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (24 January 2016); | 25 Jan 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 24 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria... |
| Supreme Court | Nsirim v Dr. Amadi (SC.40/2005)[2016] NGSC 68 (22 January 2016) | 22 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Okeke v S (SC.325/2012)[2016] NGSC 69 (22 January 2016) | 22 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Oni v Cadbury Nigeria Plc (SC.546/2013)[2016] NGSC 70 (22 January 2016) (SC.546/2013) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); | 21 Jan 2016 | CL Unlawful Or Unfair Dismissal Removal of Company Director Jurisdiction Supreme Court 21 January... |
| Supreme Court | Ekagbara and Another v Chief Dr. Ikpeazu and Others (SC.504/2015)[2016] NGSC 71 (22 January 2016) | 22 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between Appellant... |
| Supreme Court | Nigerian Agricultural Co-operative Bank Limited v Ozoemelam (SC.75/2005 (NO.1))[2016] NGSC 72 (22 January 2016) (SC.75/2005 (NO.1)) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); | 21 Jan 2016 | CL Sale of Property Breach of Sale Agreement Stay of Execution Supreme Court 21 January 2016 The... |
| Supreme Court | Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited v Chief Nkweke and Another (SC.162/2013)[2016] NGSC 73 (22 January 2016) | 22 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Apeh and Others v Peoples Democratic Party and Others (SC.428/2015)[2016] NGSC 74 (22 January 2016) (SC.428/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); | 22 Jan 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria... |
| Supreme Court | Mabamije v Otto (SC.156/2005)[2016] NGSC 75 (22 January 2016) | 22 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Onwuzuruike v Edoziem and Others (SC.293/2005)[2016] NGSC 76 (22 January 2016) | 22 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Between... |
| Supreme Court | Smart v S (SC170/2012)[2016] NGSC 77 (22 January 2016) (SC170/2012) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 January 2016); | 22 Jan 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 21 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja... |
| Supreme Court | Lewis v United Bank for Africa Plc (SC.143/2006) [2016] NGSC 78 (15 January 2016) (SC.143/2006) [2016] NGSC 78 (14 January 2016); | 14 Jan 2016 | CL Default of Payment Impossibility of Performance Documentary Evidence Miscarriage of Justice... |
| Supreme Court | Cole v Jibunog and Others (SC.142/2006)[2016] NGSC 79 (15 January 2016) | 15 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 14 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Okwu and Another v Chief Umeh and Others (SC. 565/2014)[2016] NGSC 80 (15 January 2016) | 15 Jan 2016 | Supreme Court 14 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Between... |
| Supreme Court | Rt. Hon, Tarzoor v Ioraer and Others (SC.928/2015)[2016] NGSC 81 (15 January 2016) (SC.928/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (14 January 2016); | 15 Jan 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 14 January 2016 In the Supreme Court of... |
| Supreme Court | Ugbabe v Federal Republic of Nigeria (CA/L/200/2016)[2016] NGSC 82 (27 May 2016) (CA/L/200/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (26 May 2016); | 27 May 2016 | HR Movement and residence Supreme Court 26 May 2016 In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos ... |
| Supreme Court | African Democratic Congress (ADC) v Bello (SC. 687/2016)[2016] NGSC 83 (30 September 2016) (SC. 687/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (29 September 2016); | 30 Sep 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 29 September 2016 JUDGMENT (Delivered by JOHN... |
| Supreme Court | Hon. Faleke V Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) & Anor (SC. 648/2016)[2016] NGSC 84 (30 September 2016) (SC. 648/2016) [1960] NGSC 1 (29 September 2016); | 30 Sep 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 29 September 2016 JUDGMENT (DELIVERED BY KUDIRAT... |
| Supreme Court | Ayeni v S (SC. 447/2011)[2016] NGSC 85 (18 March 2016) | 18 Mar 2016 | Supreme Court 17 March 2016 AYENI V. THE STATE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON FRIDAY, THE... |
| Supreme Court | Ikpo v S (SC.722/2014)[2016] NGSC 86 (18 March 2016) (SC.722/2014) [1960] NGSC 1 (17 March 2016); | 18 Mar 2016 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 17 March 2016 ITOM ISHOR IKPO V. THE STATE IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court | John v S (SC.59/2014)[2016] NGSC 87 (18 March 2016) | 18 Mar 2016 | Supreme Court 17 March 2016 OBINAH JOHN V. THE STATE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON... |
| Supreme Court | Nyesom v Peterside and Others (SC.1002/2015 (REASONS))[2016] NGCA 124 (12 February 2016) (SC.1002/2015 (REASONS)) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 February 2016); | 12 Feb 2016 | HR Participate in government Supreme Court 11 February 2016 WIKE EZENWO NYESOM V. HON. (DR.)... |
| Supreme Court | Apugo v S (SC 199/2004)[2006] NGSC 35 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 APUGO (APPELLANT) v. THE STATE (RESPONDENT/CROSS-APPELLANT) (2006) 2... |
| Supreme Court | Attorney General of Abia State and Others v Attorney General of the Federation and Others (SC 99/2005, SC 121/2005, SC 216/2005 CONSOLIDATED)[2006] NGSC 36 (7 July 2006) | 07 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 06 July 2006 ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF ABIA STATE and 2 OTHERS (PLAINTIFFS) v. ATTORNEY-... |
| Supreme Court | Attorney General of Lagos State v Eko Hotels Ltd (SC 147/2002)[2006] NGSC 37 (22 September 2006) (SC 147/2002) [1960] NGSC 1 (21 September 2006); | 22 Sep 2006 | HR Rule of law Supreme Court 21 September 2006 ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF LAGOS STATE (APPELLANT/CROSS-... |
| Supreme Court | Federal Republic of Nigeria v Osahon and Others (SC 23/2004)[2006] NGSC 38 (17 February 2006) (SC 23/2004) [1960] NGSC 1 (16 February 2006); | 17 Feb 2006 | HR Rule of law Supreme Court 16 February 2006 THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (APPELLANT) v.... |
| Supreme Court | Plateau State of Nigeria and Another v Attorney General of the Federation and Another (SC 113/2004)[2006] NGSC 39 (20 January 2006) (SC 113/2004) [1960] NGSC 1 (19 January 2006); | 20 Jan 2006 | HR Democracy Supreme Court 19 January 2006 (2006) 1 All N.L.R 304 Kutigi, JSC (Delivered the... |
| Supreme Court | Odutola Holdings Ltd and Others v Ladejobi and Others (SC 263/2001)[2006] NGSC 40 (12 May 2006) | 12 May 2006 | Supreme Court 11 May 2006 (2006) 1 All N.L.R. 262 Ejiwunmi, JSC (Delivered the Leading Judgment... |
| Supreme Court | Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation v Lutin Investments Ltd and Another (SC 57/2002)[2006] NGSC 41 (13 January 2006) | 13 Jan 2006 | Supreme Court 12 January 2006 (2006) 1 All N.L.R. 235 Kalgo, JSC (Delivered the Leading Judgment... |
| Supreme Court | Newswatch Communications Limited v Atta (SC 101/2001)[2006] NGSC 42 (28 April 2006) (SC 101/2001) [1960] NGSC 1 (27 April 2006); | 28 Apr 2006 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Supreme Court 27 April 2006 (2006) 1 All N.L.R. 211 Tobi,... |
| Supreme Court | Mozie, Dr Augustine and Others v Mbamalu and Others (SC 101/2001)[2006] NGSC 43 (28 April 2006) | 28 Apr 2006 | Supreme Court 27 April 2006 (2006) 1 All N.L.R. 166 Tobi, JSC (Delivered The Leading Judgment... |