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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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| Supreme Court | GOVERNMENT OF ANAMBRA STATE V. DR. SAM OJI (SC 34/1989)[1990] NGSC 25 (Supreme Court) | 07 Sep 1990 | Supreme Court 06 September 1990 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: (1990) 9-10 S.C. 81... |
| Supreme Court | Ozaki v. S (Suit No 130/1988) (1990) 1 iLAW/ SC.130/1988 (12 January 1990) (Suit No 130/1988) [1960] NGSC 1 (11 January 1990); | 12 Jan 1990 | HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Supreme Court 11 January 1990 In The... |
| Supreme Court | A. A. Macaulay V. NAL Merchant Bank Ltd (SC 186/1986)[1990] NGSC 27 (29 June 1990) | 29 Jun 1990 | Supreme Court 28 June 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 29th day of June 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Abibatu Folami & Ors. v. Flora Cole & Ors. (SC 7/1989)[1990] NGSC 28 (6 April 1990) | 06 Apr 1990 | Supreme Court 05 April 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 6th day of April,... |
| Supreme Court | Ademola Atoyebi V. William Odudu (SC 218/1988)[1990] NGSC 29 (5 October 1990) | 05 Oct 1990 | Supreme Court 04 October 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 5th day of October... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaja Juradat Animashaun V. G. A. Olojo (SC 169/1988)[1990] NGSC 30 (5 October 1990) | 05 Oct 1990 | Supreme Court 04 October 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 5th day of October... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaja Suara Yusuff V. Mrs. Yetunde Dada & Ors (SC 168/1987)[1990] NGSC 31 (13 July 1990) | 13 Jul 1990 | Supreme Court 12 July 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 13th day of July 1990 SC 168... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Latifu Ajuwon & Ors V. Madam Alimotu Adeoti (SC 4/1987)[1990] NGSC 32 (30 March 1990) | 30 Mar 1990 | Supreme Court 29 March 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30 th day of March 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Rufai Agbaje & Ors v. Mrs W.A Adelekan & Ors (SC 6/1989)[1990] NGSC 33 (14 December 1990) | 14 Dec 1990 | Supreme Court 13 December 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 14th day of December... |
| Supreme Court | Alhaji Sulaiman Mohammed & Anor v. Lasisi Sanusi Olawunmi & Ors (SC 42/1989)[1990] NGSC 34 (6 April 1990) | 06 Apr 1990 | Supreme Court 05 April 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 6th day of April 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Anazodo Nwosu V. Chukwumanjo Udeaja (SC 154/1987)[1990] NGSC 35 (26 January 1990) | 26 Jan 1990 | Supreme Court 25 January 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 26th day of January... |
| Supreme Court | The Registered Trustees of the Apostolic Church V. Mrs. Emmanuel I. Olowoleni (SC 180/1988)[1990] NGSC 36 (5 October 1990) | 05 Oct 1990 | Supreme Court 04 October 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 5th day of October... |
| Supreme Court | Attorney-General of the Federation & Ors V. C. O. Sode & Ors (SC 120/1987)[1990] NGSC 37 (2 March 1990) | 02 Mar 1990 | Supreme Court 01 March 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 2nd day of March 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Audu Aruna v. State (SC 121/1989)[1990] NGSC 75 (4 October 1990) | 04 Oct 1990 | Supreme Court 03 October 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Thursday, the 4th day of October... |
| Supreme Court | Babang Golok v. Mambok Diyalpwan (SC 215/1986)[1990] NGSC 38 (25 May 1990) | 25 May 1990 | Supreme Court 24 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 25th day of May 1990 SC 215/... |
| Supreme Court | B.A. Morohunfola v. Kwara State College of Technology (SC 170/1987)[1990] NGSC 39 (6 July 1990) | 06 Jul 1990 | Supreme Court 05 July 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 6th day of July 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Adenigba Afolayan V Oba Joshua Ogunrinde (SC 83/1987)[1990] NGSC 40 (23 February 1990) | 23 Feb 1990 | Supreme Court 22 February 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 23rd day of February... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Alhaji K. O. S. Are & Anr V Raji Ipaye & Ors (SC 225/1986)[1990] NGSC 41 (30 March 1990) | 30 Mar 1990 | Supreme Court 29 March 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of March 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Chief P.N. Nsirim v. E.A. Nsirim (SC 101/1988)[1990] NGSC 42 (18 May 1990) | 18 May 1990 | Supreme Court 17 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 18th day of May 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Chief R. A. Okoya & Ors V S. Santilli & Ors (SC 200/1989)[1990] NGSC 43 (23 March 1990) | 23 Mar 1990 | Supreme Court 22 March 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 23rd day of March, 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Chief R.B. Buraimoh v. Chief Maliki Adeniyi Esa & Ors (SC 15/1987)[1990] NGSC 44 (6 April 1990) | 06 Apr 1990 | Supreme Court 05 April 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 6th day of April 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Chief S. A.Okubule & Anr v Mr. Thomas. A. Oyagbola & Ors (SC 187/1986)[1990] NGSC 45 (20 July 1990) | 20 Jul 1990 | Supreme Court 19 July 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of July 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Chief S. O. Ogunmola & Ors V Hoda Eiyekole & Ors (SC 195/1987)[1990] NGSC 46 (13 July 1990) | 13 Jul 1990 | Supreme Court 12 July 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 13th day of July 1990 SC 195... |
| Supreme Court | Chief Uriah Akpana Adomba & Ors V Benjamin Odiese & Ors (SC 151/1987)[1990] NGSC 47 (26 January 1990) | 26 Jan 1990 | Supreme Court 25 January 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 26th day of January... |
| Supreme Court | David Oye Olagbemiro V Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade III & Anr (SC 178/1988)[1990] NGSC 48 (4 May 1990) | 04 May 1990 | Supreme Court 03 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 4th day of May 1990 SC 178/... |
| Supreme Court | Donatus Ndu v The State (SC 120/1989)[1990] NGSC 49 (14 December 1990) | 14 Dec 1990 | Supreme Court 13 December 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of December... |
| Supreme Court | Dr. Sola Saraki V N.A.B. Kotoye (SC 174/1989)[1990] NGSC 50 (8 June 1990) | 08 Jun 1990 | Supreme Court 07 June 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 8th day of June 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Ebenezer Nwokoro & Ors V Titus Onuma & Anr (SC 213/1988)[1990] NGSC 51 (4 May 1990) | 04 May 1990 | Supreme Court 03 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 4th day of May 1990 SC 213/... |
| Supreme Court | E.O. Amodu v J.O. Amode & Anr (SC 46/1989)[1990] NGSC 52 (7 September 1990) | 07 Sep 1990 | Supreme Court 06 September 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 7th day of September... |
| Supreme Court | Ezeokafor Umeojiako & Anr V Ahanonu Ezenamuo & Ors (SC 81/1989)[1990] NGSC 53 (26 January 1990) | 26 Jan 1990 | Supreme Court 25 January 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 26th day of January... |
| Supreme Court | Federal Capital Development Authority V Alhaji Musa Naibi (Suit No 190/1989)[1990] NGSC 54 (18 May 1990) | 18 May 1990 | Supreme Court 17 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 18th day of May, 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Chief F. R. A. Williams V. Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd (S.C. 21/1987)[1990] NGSC 55 (9 January 1990) | 09 Jan 1990 | Supreme Court 08 January 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 9th day of January... |
| Supreme Court | Federal Military Government v Sani (SC 215/1989)[1990] NGSC 56 (20 July 1990) | 20 Jul 1990 | Supreme Court 19 July 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of July 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Globe Fishing Industries Ltd & Ors v Chief Folarin Coker | 22 Nov 1990 | Supreme Court 22 November 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 23rd day of November... |
| Supreme Court | Government of Anambra State v. Sam Oji (SC 34/1989)[1990] NGSC 58 (7 September 1990) | 07 Sep 1990 | Supreme Court 06 September 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 7th day of September... |
| Supreme Court | International Agricultural Industries (Nig) Ltd & Anor V Chika Brothers Ltd (SC 42/1988)[1990] NGSC 59 (12 January 1990) | 12 Jan 1990 | Supreme Court 11 January 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 12th day of January, 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Isaac D.O. Ejabulor v. His Highness D. B. Osha (SC 161/1987)[1990] NGSC 60 (20 July 1990) | 20 Jul 1990 | Supreme Court 19 July 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 20th day of July 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | John C. Anyaduba & Ors V Nigerian Renowned Trading Co. Ltd (SC 103/1988)[1990] NGSC 61 (23 February 1990) | 23 Feb 1990 | Supreme Court 22 February 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 23rd day of February,... |
| Supreme Court | S. Fatuade V F. C. Onwoamanam (SC 232/1987)[1990] NGSC 76 (30 March 1990) | 30 Mar 1990 | Supreme Court 29 March 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 30th day of March 1990... |
| Supreme Court | S.A. Adebanjo v. A.A. Brown (SC 132/1986)[1990] NGSC 77 (8 June 1990) | 08 Jun 1990 | Supreme Court 07 June 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Thursday, the 8th day of June 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Raimi Jenyo & Anr V Akinsanmi Akinreti & Anr (SC 214/1986)[1990] NGSC 78 (27 April 1990) | 27 Apr 1990 | Supreme Court 26 April 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April, 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Princess Bilewu Oyewunmi & Anr V Amos Owoade Ogunesan (SC 26/1988)[1990] NGSC 79 (4 May 1990) | 04 May 1990 | Supreme Court 03 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 4th day of May 1990 SC 26... |
| Supreme Court | Prince Ademolu Odeneye v Prince David Olu Efunuga (SC 288/1988)[1990] NGSC 80 (14 December 1990) | 14 Dec 1990 | Supreme Court 13 December 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 14th day of December... |
| Supreme Court | Osita C. Nwosu v. Imo State Environmental Sanitation Authority (SC 207/1988)[1990] NGSC 81 (27 April 1990) | 27 Apr 1990 | Supreme Court 26 April 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, 27th day of April, 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Osafile V Odi (SC 149/1987)[1990] NGSC 82 (4 May 1990) | 04 May 1990 | Supreme Court 03 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 4th day of May, 1990 SC... |
| Supreme Court | Onyebuchi Iroegbu & Ors V Richard Okwordu & Ors (SC 291/1989)[1990] NGSC 83 (12 October 1990) | 12 Oct 1990 | Supreme Court 11 October 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 12th day of October... |
| Supreme Court | Joseph Mangtup Din V African Newspapers of Nigeria Ltd (Suit No 44/1986)[1990] NGSC 62 (25 May 1990) | 25 May 1990 | Supreme Court 24 May 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 25th day of May, 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Joshua Ogunleye V Babatayo Oni (S.C. 193/1987)[1990] NGSC 63 (27 April 1990) | 27 Apr 1990 | Supreme Court 26 April 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 27th day of April, 1990... |
| Supreme Court | Kplishi Kuusu V Vanger Udom (SC 174/1986)[1990] NGSC 64 (23 January 1990) | 23 Jan 1990 | Supreme Court 22 January 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the 23rd day of January,... |
| Supreme Court | Ladejo Onifade V Alhaji Alimi Olayiwola & Ors (SC 92/1986)[1990] NGSC 65 (21 November 1990) | 21 Nov 1990 | Supreme Court 20 November 1990 In The Supreme Court of Nigeria On Wednesday, the 21st day of... |