Alhaji Jibrin Garba V. Alhaji Isa Tarihu Maigoro (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OKEZIE, J.C.A.  This appeal is against the judgment of the High Court of Gongola State Holden at Yola in a claim for damages for defamation of character, malicious prosecution and injunction. The parties exchanged pleadings. The plaintiff testified and called 4 witnesses…

Ahmed Usman Jalingo V. Rev. Jolly T. Nyame & Ors (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NASIR, P.C.A. As part of the Transition to Civil Rule programme elections were held throughout the Federation on the 14th December, 1991. This was done under the State Government (Basic Constitutional and Transition Provisions) Decree 1991 (1991 No. 50 hereinafter…

Alhaji Abba Gana Terab V. Maina Ma’aji Lawan & Ors (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AIKAWA, J.C.A. The appellant was a candidate for the office of Governor of Borno State at the election that took place in Nigeria on 14th December, 1991. He contested the election on the platform of the National Republican Convention. The…

A.A. Maikori V. Dabo Mohammed Lere & Ors (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SULU-GAMBARI, J.C.A.  This appeal was the third taken today. At the hearing, learned Senior Advocate Mr. Sofunde, drew our attention to the fact that the Notice of Appeal was filed on 28/2/92 and by virtue of Decree No. 50 of 1991 an…

Alhaji Idrisu Ichado V. Musa Apeh (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OKEZIE, J.C.A. This appeal comes before the court in circumstances which call for consideration in this judgment. The appellant who was plaintiff in the Upper Area Court Benue State filed an action against the defendant now respondent in this court and claimed as follows:…

Alhaji Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu V. Alhaji Buba Aliyu & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKANBI, J.C.A. On 14th December, 1991 elections were held throughout the States of the Federation to elect the Governors and members of the various Houses of Assembly. In Jigawa State, the appellant Alhaji Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu contested the…

Abraham Njoku V. The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SYLVESTER UMARU ONU, J.C.A.  Before Pats-Acholonu, J. in the Imo State High Court holden at Mbano-Etiti, the appellant, Abraham Njoku was arraigned for the offence of murdering his father, Mathew Njoku (hereinafter referred to as “the deceased”‘) on 31st January, 1984 at Umuezike Umuezeala Ama…

National Electoral Commission & Ors. V. Chief Sunday Agboh & Anor. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKINTAN, J.C.A. The 3rd appellant and 1st respondent contested for the post of Chairman of Obanliku Local Government on the platform of their respective political party – i.e. the Social Democratic Party and the National Republican Convention. At the…

Ahamdu Sidi V. Abdullahi Sha’aban (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.C.A. Three farms left behind by one Sidi, are the subject of the dispute between the parties, in this appeal, Before I go into this judgment it is relevant to examine the relationship between Sidi and the parties in this dispute. Sidi’s father Isa…

Felix Igwe V. Mike Omunakwe Wali & Ors (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKINTAN, J.C.A. This is an appeal from the judgment of the National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt delivered on 29th September, 1992. The appellant (1st respondent at the Tribunal) and the 1st respondent (Petitioner at the Tribunal) were candidates in…