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 | Golden Dibie & Ors v The State (S.C. 103/2005)[2007] NGSC 75 (9 March 2007) | 09 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 08 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 9th day of March 2007 S... |
| Supreme Court | Oludotun Ogunbayo v The State (SC. 272/2005)[2007] NGSC 76 (9 March 2007) | 09 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 08 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 9th day of March 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Augustine Maikyo v W. E. Itodo & Ors (SC. 242/2003)[2007] NGSC 77 (9 March 2007) | 09 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 08 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 9th day of March 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Yesufu Ogedengbe & Ors v Chief J.B. Balogun & Ors (S.C. 273/2001)[2007] NGSC 78 (30 March 2007) | 30 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 29 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of March 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Mrs E.A Lufadeju & Anor v Evangelist Bayo Johnson (SC. 247/2001)[2007] NGSC 79 (30 March 2007) | 30 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 29 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of March 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Bolanle Abeke v The State (SC. 271/2005)[2007] NGSC 80 (30 March 2007) | 30 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 29 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of March 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Enyibros Foods Processing Company Ltd & Anr v Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (S.C. 271/2001)[2007] NGSC 81 (30 March 2007) | 30 Mar 2007 | Supreme Court 29 March 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of March 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria v I.A. Enaifoghe Gold (S.C. 40/2004)[2007] NGSC 100 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11 th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Marcus Opuiyo & Ors v Dawari Johnson Omoniwari (S.C. 131/2002)[2007] NGSC 109 (8 June 2007) | 08 Jun 2007 | Supreme Court 07 June 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of June, 2007 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Engineer Charles Ugwu & Anr v Senator Ifeanyi Ararume & Anr (SC. 63/2007)[2007] NGSC 110 (8 June 2007) | 08 Jun 2007 | Supreme Court 07 June 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of June 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Matthew Okechukwu Enekwe v International Merchant Bank Nig. Ltd & Ors (S.C. 82/1999)[2006] NGSC 57 (8 December 2006) | 08 Dec 2006 | Supreme Court 07 December 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of December... |
| Supreme Court | H.R.H. Eze Dr. Frank Adele Eke v Mr. Godfrey Chizieze Ogbonda (S.C. 64/2001)[2006] NGSC 59 (8 December 2006) | 08 Dec 2006 | Supreme Court 07 December 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of December... |
| Supreme Court | Felicia Akinbisade v The State (S.C. 125/2005)[2006] NGSC 60 (29 September 2006) | 29 Sep 2006 | Supreme Court 28 September 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 29th day of... |
| Supreme Court | Dr Ime Sampson Umanah v Obong (ARC.) Victor Attah & Ors (S.C. 255/2005)[2006] NGSC 61 (29 September 2006) | 29 Sep 2006 | Supreme Court 28 September 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 29th day of... |
| Supreme Court | Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation v Lutin Investment Ltd & Anr (S.C. 57/2002)[2006] NGSC 62 (13 January 2006) | 13 Jan 2006 | Supreme Court 12 January 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 13th... |
| Supreme Court | Alimi Akanbi Dada v Chief Jonathan Dosumu (S.C. 134/2002)[2006] NGSC 63 (22 September 2006) | 22 Sep 2006 | Supreme Court 21 September 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 22nd day of... |
| Supreme Court | Elemchukwu Ibator & Ors v Chief Beli Barakuro & Ors (S.C. 243/2001)[2007] NGSC 82 (13 April 2007) | 13 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 12 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 13th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Ado Ibrahim & Company Ltd v Bendel Cement Company Ltd (S.C. 284/2001)[2007] NGSC 83 (13 April 2007) | 13 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 12 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 13th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Mojeed Suara Yusuf v Madam Idiatu Adegoke & Anr (S.C. 15/2002)[2007] NGSC 84 (20 April 2007) | 20 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 19 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Fatai Olayinka v The State (S.C. 279/2003)[2007] NGSC 85 (20 April 2007) | 20 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 19 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Abayomi Babatunde v Pan Atlantic Shipping and Transport Agencies Ltd & Ors (S.C. 154/2002)[2007] NGSC 86 (20 April 2007) | 20 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 19 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | The Federal Republic of Nigeria v Senator Olawole Julius Adewunmi (SC. 287/2002)[2007] NGSC 87 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Sunny Tongo & Helen Tongo v Commissioner of Police (SC. 105/2000)[2007] NGSC 88 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Madam Akon Iyoho v E.P.E Effiong Esq & Anr (SC. 326/2001)[2007] NGSC 89 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Union Bank of Nigeria PLC & Anr v Ayodare & sons (Nig) Ltd & Anr (SC. 375/2001)[2007] NGSC 90 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Hon Michael Dapianlong & Ors v Chief (Dr) Joshua Chibi Dariye & Anr (SC. 39/2007)[2007] NGSC 91 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Yadis Nigeria Limited v Great Nigeria Insurance Company Limited (S.C. 333/2001)[2007] NGSC 92 (4 April 2007) | 04 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 03 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 4th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Emeka Nwana v. Federal Capital Development Authority (SC.297/2002)[2007] NGSC 93 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Col. Nicholas Ayanru (Rtd) v Mandilas Limited (S.C. 61/2002)[2007] NGSC 94 (27 April 2007) | 27 Apr 2007 | Supreme Court 26 April 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April 2007... |
| Supreme Court | Military Adminisrator of Ekiti State & Ors v Prince Benjamin Adeniyi Aladeyelu & Ors (S.C. 8/2006)[2007] NGSC 95 (4 May 2007) | 04 May 2007 | Supreme Court 03 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 4th day of May 2007 S.C.... |
| Supreme Court | Ezekiel Okoli v Morecab Finance (Nig) Ltd (S.C. 73/2002)[2007] NGSC 96 (4 May 2007) | 04 May 2007 | Supreme Court 03 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 4th day of May 2007 S.C.... |
| Supreme Court | Central Bank of Nigeria & Anr v Mrs Agnes M. Igwilo (S.C. 83/200)[2007] NGSC 97 (4 May 2007) | 04 May 2007 | Supreme Court 03 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 4th day of May 2007 S.C.... |
| Supreme Court | United Nank for Africa Plc & Anr v Alhaji Babangida Jargaba (S.C. 102/2002)[2007] NGSC 98 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | S.O.Ntuks & Ors v Nigerian Ports Authority (S.C. 190/2003)[2007] NGSC 99 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11 th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | African Reinsuarnce Corporation v J.D.P. Construction Nigeria Ltd (S.C. 259/2002)[2007] NGSC 101 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Micheal Odunze & Ors v Nwolu Nwosu & Ors (S.C. 387/2001)[2007] NGSC 102 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Mallam Jimoh Salawu & Anr v Mallam Aliyu A. Yususf & Anr (S.C. 107/2002)[2007] NGSC 103 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Sunday Ndidi v The State (S.C. 128/2005)[2007] NGSC 104 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Simon Edibo v The State (S.C. 284/2003)[2007] NGSC 105 (11 May 2007) | 11 May 2007 | Supreme Court 10 May 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 11 th day of May 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari v Federal Republic of Nigeria (S.C. 208/2006)[2007] NGSC 106 (8 June 2007) | 08 Jun 2007 | Supreme Court 07 June 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of June 2007 S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Ikko Kashadadi v Ingila Sarkin Noma (SC 263/2000)[2007] NGSC 107 (8 June 2007) | 08 Jun 2007 | Supreme Court 07 June 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of June 2007 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Universal Trust Bank Limited & Ors v Dolmetsch Pharmacy (Nigeria) Limited (SC. 80/2002)[2007] NGSC 108 (8 June 2007) | 08 Jun 2007 | Supreme Court 07 June 2007 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of June 2007 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Arewa Paper Converters Ltd v N.I.D.C. (Nig. Universal Bank Ltd) (S.C. 135/2003)[2006] NGSC 64 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Attorney-General of Lagos State v Eko Hotels Ltd & Anr (S.C. 147/2002)[2006] NGSC 65 (22 September 2006) | 22 Sep 2006 | Supreme Court 21 September 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 22 nd day of... |
| Supreme Court | Festus Ibidapo Adesanoye v Prince Francis Gbadebo Adewole (S.C. 171/2004)[2006] NGSC 66 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July, 2006 S... |
| Supreme Court | Union Bank of Nigeria Plc v Mr Olusoji Sogunro & 2 ors (S.C. 124/2001)[2006] NGSC 67 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Shell Petroleum Dev.Co. Nig Ltd & Anr v X. M. Federal Limited & Anr (S.C. 95/2003)[2006] NGSC 68 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | University of Ilorin & Anor. v Idowu Oluwadare (S.C. 165/2003)[2006] NGSC 69 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Chief N.T. Okoko v Mark Dakolo (S.C. 409/2001)[2006] NGSC 70 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |
| Supreme Court | Dr Augustine N. Mozie & 6 ors v Chike Mbamalu & 2 ors (S.C. 345/2001)[2006] NGSC 71 (14 July 2006) | 14 Jul 2006 | Supreme Court 13 July 2006 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of July 2006 S.... |