THE PILLAR OF JUSTICE: NAVIGATING JURISDICTIONAL COMPETENCE IN NIGERIA || DR (MRS) EKANEM-OUT O. OLOWONIYI | CLEMENTINA E. UKIRI, ESQ. | OKWUDISHI MARIAN EYEWUMI, ESQ. | C.K. ANYANWU (LLM) | NEWMAN ONWUEJE, ESQ.
DR (MRS) EKANEM-OTU, OLUWATOSIN OLOWONIYI In the architecture of Nigerian jurisprudence, jurisdiction is the bedrock upon which the entire edifice of justice is constructed. Often described as the "lifeblood" or "oxygen" of litigation, it is the fundamental power that allows a court to hear and decide a case. Without it, even the most brilliantly argued case or meticulously written judgment remains an exercise in futility. What is Jurisdiction? Jurisdiction is not a matter of judicial discretion or a gift that parties …
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THE DISTRICT PROSECUTION SCHEME UNDER THE ACJL 2015: PURPOSE, IMPACT, AND REFORMS. | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
The District Prosecution Scheme is a strategic initiative by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice designed to enhance the criminal justice system by deploying state counsel to magistrate courts to vet charges before they are filed. This intervention aims to ensure that only cases with a sufficient evidential threshold proceed, thereby checking the abuse of prosecutorial power and reducing systemic congestion. The Genesis and Function of the District Prosecution Scheme The scheme was recommended by the Advisory Committee on the Review of Prose…
