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26 SC263/2001 Odutola Holdings Ltd v Mr Kunle Ladejobi Odutola Holdings Ltd for the petitioner & Mr Kunle Ladejobi for the respondent This appeal is the culmination of the action commenced at the Federal High Court by the Appellants when they instituted this action against the Respondents for the following reliefs as depicted in parview more Sylvester Umaru Onu , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 12-05-2006 view
27 SC358/2001 Mr Victor Adelekan v Ecu-Line Nv Mr Victor Adelekan for the petitioner & Ecu-Line Nv for the respondent This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting at Ibadan in appeal No CA/l/186/2000 delivered on 5/4/2001 allowing the appeal of the present Respondent against the ruling of theview more Sylvester Umaru Onu , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 12-05-2006 view
28 SC350/2001 Matthew Echere & 3 ors v Christopher Ezirike & 6 ors Matthew Echere & 3 ors for the petitioner & Christopher Ezirike & 6 ors for the respondent This is an appeal by the Plaintiffs against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt Division delivered on 30 April 2001. The Plaintiffs, in their action instituted against the 1st set oview more Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 12-05-2006 view
29 SC329/2001 David Mbani v Mbiabe Bose & 3 ors David Mbani for the petitioner & Mbiabe Bose & 3 ors for the respondent In suit No BHC/2/77 the Appellant for himself and as representing the Ndakaa family, took out a Writ of Summons against the Defendants/Respondents at the Port Harcourt Division of the Rivers State Higview more Umaru Atu Kalgo , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Mahmud Mohammed , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen 12-05-2006 view
30 SC208/2000 Chief Ugbor Ofia & 3 ors v Chief Isaiah Mba Ejem & 4 ors Chief Ugbor Ofia & 3 ors for the petitioner & Chief Isaiah Mba Ejem & 4 ors for the respondent This is an appeal against the judgment of the Port Harcourt Division of the Court of Appeal delivered in appeal No CA/PH/156/94 on the 27th day of January 2000 in which it allowed the appeal of the prview more Sylvester Umaru Onu , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Mahmud Mohammed , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen 31-12-1969 view
31 SC253/2003 Bassey Akpan Archibong v The State Bassey Akpan Archibong for the petitioner & The State for the respondent In the High Court of Justice of Akwa Ibom State, in the Uyo Judicial Division, the Appellant was arraigned and tried and convicted on an information containing one count charge to wit: murder, contrarview more Sylvester Umaru Onu , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 12-05-2006 view
32 SC356/2001 Isamotu A. Ashiru v Adetoun Olukoya Isamotu A. Ashiru for the petitioner & Adetoun Olukoya for the respondent The appeal herein emanates from a land dispute. It is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal (hereinafter referred to as the Court below), which affirmed the decision of the Ibadan High Court. Thview more Sylvester Umaru Onu , Akintola Olufemi Ejiwunmi , Dahiru Musdapher , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 12-05-2006 view
33 SC63/2005 Engineer Goodnews Agbi & Anor v Chief Audu Ogbeh & 3 ors Engineer Goodnews Agbi & Anor for the petitioner & Chief Audu Ogbeh & 3 ors for the respondent This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of appeal, Abuja Division delivered on 21st day March 2005, wherein the Court of Appeal dismissed the appellants\' appeal and affirmed the decision view more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Idris Legbo Kutigi , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Dahiru Musdapher , Sunday Akinola Akintan , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 19-05-2006 view
34 SC367/2002 Bisiriyu Akinlagun & 3 ors v Taiwo Oshoboja & Anr Bisiriyu Akinlagun & 3 ors for the petitioner & Taiwo Oshoboja & Anr for the respondent In the High Court of Lagos State holden at Ikeja, the 1st respondent who was the plaintiff claimed against the appellants and the 2nd respondent as defendants, the following reliefts:- \"(i) view more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Niki Tobi , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 18-05-2006 view
35 SC342/2001 Integrated Timber and Plywood Products Ltd v Union Bank Nigeria Plc Integrated Timber and Plywood Products Ltd for the petitioner & Union Bank Nigeria Plc for the respondent This is an appeal by the Plaintiff/Appellant against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, delivered on 12th July, 2000 setting aside, the Ruling of Abutu, J. of the Federal High Court view more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Niki Tobi , George Adesola Oguntade , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 19-05-2006 view
36 SC349/2001 M.O. Kanu,Sons & Co Ltd v First Bank Of Nig Plc M. O. Kanu, Sons & Company Limited for the petitioner & First Bank Of Nigeria Plc for the respondent This appeal revolves around Bank/customer relationship that went sour. The appellant company was the customer and the respondent the bank. The dispute arose following a loan granted to the appellant tview more Idris Legbo Kutigi , Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu , George Adesola Oguntade , Sunday Akinola Akintan , Aloma Mariam Mukhtar 26-05-2006 view
37 SC344/2001 Justus Nwabuoku & 5 ors v Francis Onwordi & 3 Ors Justus Nwabuoku & 5 ors for the petitioner & Francis Onwordi & 3 Ors for the respondent This appeal involves two communities: Umuodafe, of Ibusa and Okpanam. The people of Umuodafe of Ibusa are the plaintiffs/respondents. The people of Ogbeowele quarters of Okpanam are the defendants/appview more Idris Legbo Kutigi , Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu , Niki Tobi , Ignatius Chukwudi Pats-Acholonu , Aloma Mariam Mukhtar 26-05-2006 view
38 SC255/2001 Barrister John Duru , Master Chizoba Ogaraku Versus Patrick Nwangwu Nonyelum Nwangwu Barrister John Duru , Master Chizoba Ogaraku for the petitioner & Patrick Nwangwu Nonyelum Nwangwu for the respondent The Appellants herein had on 14 December 1995 filed at the Federal High Court, Lagos a motion ex parte under the Fundamental Human Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 1979 seeking: (a) Leaview more Idris Legbo Kutigi , Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina , Ignatius Chukwudipats-Acholonu , Sunday Akinola Akinta , Mariam Aloma Mukhtar 26-05-2006 view
39 SC151/2002 Alhaji Lasisi Asalu & Ors Versus Fatai Sule Dakan Alhaji Lasisi Asalu for the petitioner & Fatai Sule Dakan for the respondent This is an appeal against the ruling of the Court of Appeal Ibadan Division delivered on 23-11-2000, refusing to set aside a ruling earlier delivered by that Court on 17-11-1994, dismissing an appeal view more Idris Legbo Kutigi , Aloysius Iyorgyer kastina-Alu , Ignatius Chukwudi Pats Acholonu , George Adesola Oguntade , Mahmud Mohammed 26-05-2006 view
40 SC376/2001 Race Auto Supply Company Limited & Ors Versus Alhaja Faosat Akib Race Auto Supply Company Limited for the petitioner & Alhaja Faosat Akib for the respondent This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division delivered on 22-6-2000. Apart from the 1st appellant, the parties in this appeal are beneficiaries and executors of thview more Salihu Modibo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Ignatius Chukwudi Pats Acholonu , Mahmud Mohammed , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 09-06-2006 view
41 SC378/2001 Muda Aiwoyi & Ors Versus John Bankole Shodeke & Ors Muda Aiwoyi & Ors for the petitioner & John Bankole Shodeke & Ors for the respondent In this appeal, there are only two issues for the determination of this Court and agreed to by the parties. Issue 1, which is the most important and substantive deal: with once more, with issue estoppview more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Aloma Mariam Mukhtar , Mahmud Mohammed , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 31-12-1969 view
42 SC261/2001 Moses Bunge & Ors Versus The Governor of Rivers State ....... Respondents The Attorney General of Rivers State Chief Major Job Umah Chief Ogu Ukwu Moses Richard Ukwu Aselem Victor Ukwu (For themselves and on behalf of Agana family of Omalem in Abua in the Abua Local Govt. Area of Rivers State) Moses Bunge & Ors for the petitioner & The Governor of Rivers State , The Attorney General of Rivers State Chief Major Job Umah Chief Ogu Ukwu Moses Richard Ukwu Aselem Victor Ukwu (For themselves and on behalf of Agana family of Omalem in Abua in the Abua Local Govt. Area of Rivers State) for the respondent This was a chieftaincy dispute, which would appear to have first reared its head several years ago. It became the subject of litigation on 31-3-80 when the appellants for and on behalf of Otari villagview more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , George Adesola Oguntade , Mahmud Mohammed , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 09-06-2006 view
43 SC373/2001 Isah Onu (Madaki of Ajiyolo) Aboko-Oche nicknamed Ajiyolo Ofalemu) Ejeh Adejoh Shaibu Adejoh Gabriel Okolo Omeji Opaluwa Alabi Abalaka (Suing for and on behalf of themselves and members of Aboko and Oche Ruling Houses) Versus Ibrahim Idu ....... Respondents Aliwo Faruna ILani Obaje (Gago of Abocho) Dekina Local Government The Governor of Kogi State Attorney General of Kogi State Isah Onu (Madaki of Ajiyolo) Aboko-Oche nicknamed Ajiyolo Ofalemu) Ejeh Adejoh Shaibu Adejoh Gabriel Okolo Omeji Opaluwa Alabi Abalaka (Suing for and on behalf of themselves and members of Aboko and Oche Ruling Houses) for the petitioner & Ibrahim Idu ....... Respondents Aliwo Faruna ILani Obaje (Gago of Abocho) Dekina Local Government The Governor of Kogi State Attorney General of Kogi State for the respondent The appellants were the Plaintiffs at the High Court of Dekina, Kogi State, where as the representatives of Aboko and Oche ruling houses, they issued a writ of summons against the respondents as the Dview more Salihu Modibo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , George Adesola Oguntade , Mahmud Mohammed , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 09-07-2006 view
44 SC374/2001 Baker Marine Nigeria Limited Versus Chevron Nigeria Limited Baker Marine Nigeria Limited for the petitioner & Chevron Nigeria Limited for the respondent The dispute between the parties, was submitted to an Arbitral Tribunal. Consequent upon the reference pursuant to Exhibit 7 - Jack-Up Barge Contract No. LGST - 92 - 03, the parties filed and exchangeview more Salihu Modibo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Aloma Mariam Mukhtar , Mahmud Mohammed , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 09-06-2006 view
45 SC383/2001 Mohammed Mari Kida Versus A.D. Ogunmola Mohammed Mari Kida for the petitioner & A.D. Ogunmola for the respondent In the High Court of Justice of Borno State of Nigeria, in the Maiduguri Judicial Division and in suit No. M/391/94, the plaintiff claimed against the defendants as follows:- . (a) An orderview more Idris Legbo Kutigi , Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu , Dahiru Musdapher , Ignatius Chukwudi Pats-Acholonu , George Adesola Oguntade 16-06-2006 view
46 SC412/2001 Alhaji Lasisi Gbadamosi , Yekini Olaniyi Oladiti (For themselves and on behalf of Tanimowo Family of Egbeda) Versus The Governor Of Oyo State , The Attorney-Gen. of Oyo State Egbeda Local Government The Olubadan of Ibadan Alhaji Lasisi Amoo Piposola Alhaji Oyeleke Piposola Oyekola Piposola (For themselves and on behalf of Piposola Family of Egbeda) Chief Moses Itanola Okunola (For himself and on behalf of Egejobi Family of Egbade) Oladokun Iyanda Jeayinfa Alhaji Lasisi Gbadamosi , Yekini Olaniyi Oladiti (For themselves and on behalf of Tanimowo Family of Egbeda) for the petitioner & The Governor Of Oyo State , The Attorney-Gen. of Oyo State Egbeda Local Government The Olubadan of Ibadan Alhaji Lasisi Amoo Piposola Alhaji Oyeleke Piposola Oyekola Piposola (For themselves and on behalf of Piposola Family of Egbeda) Chief Moses Itanola Okunola (For himself and on behalf of Egejobi Family of Egbade) Oladokun Iyanda Jeayinfa for the respondent This was a dispute as to who of the contending parties was entitled under customary law to be the Baale or head chief of a village called Egbeda. On 17-3-87, one Chief Salimonu Bolatito Lawal as plainview more Idris Legbo Kutigi , Aloysius Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu , Dahiru Musdapher , Ignatius Chukwudi Pats-Acholonu , George Adesola Oguntade 16-06-2006 view
47 SC386/2001 Mr. Popoola Elabanjo Mr. Bayo Elabanjo (For themselves and on behalf of late David Elebanjo Family) Versus Chief (Mrs) Ganiat Dawodu Mr. Popoola Elabanjo Mr. Bayo Elabanjo (For themselves and on behalf of late David Elebanjo Family) for the petitioner & Chief (Mrs) Ganiat Dawodu for the respondent This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal Lagos Division, delivered on 21-3-2001, allowing the appeal brought to it in this case from the Ruling of the Lagos State High Court of Justiview more Sylvester Umaru Onu , Dahiru Musdapher , Mahmud Mohammed , Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 23-06-2006 view
48 SC395/2001 Luke Okoro Julius Achara Nduwueze Oriuwa (For themselves and as representing Citizens of Ojiowere Village,Okwelle) Versus Hilary Egbuoh Stephen Muoneke Nicholas Osuoha (For themselves and as representing Citizens of Umuduruiheoma/Ofenkoro Village,Okwelle) Luke Okoro Julius Achara Nduwueze Oriuwa (For themselves and as representing Citizens of Ojiowere Village,Okwelle) for the petitioner & Hilary Egbuoh Stephen Muoneke Nicholas Osuoha (For themselves and as representing Citizens of Umuduruiheoma/Ofenkoro Village,Okwelle) for the respondent The Respondents were the Plaintiff’s at the Okigwe High Court of Imo State where as the representatives of the citizens of Umuduruiheoma/Ofenkoro village, Okwelle, they claimed against the Appellantview more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Niki Tobi , George Adesola Oguntade , Mahmud Mohammed 30-06-2006 view
49 SC401/2001 Xtoudos Services Nigeria Limited Christopher Udeogwu Versus Taisei (W.A.) Limited Ahmed D.H. Yassin Xtoudos Services Nigeria Limited Christopher Udeogwu for the petitioner & Taisei (W.A.) Limited Ahmed D.H. Yassin for the respondent The dispute between the parties in this appeal started in the Delta State High Court of Justice Effurum where the Plaintiffs took out a Writ of Summons against the Defendants claiming, the following rview more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore Chief Justice of Nigeria , Umaru Atu Kalgo , George Adesola Oguntade , Mahmud Mohammed , Francis Ikechi Ogbuagu 30-06-2006 view
50 SC384/2001 Boniface Anyika & Co. Lagos Nigeria Ltd. Versus Katsina U. D. Uzor. Boniface Anyika & Co. Lagos Nigeria Ltd. for the petitioner & .Katsina U. D. Uzor for the respondent The Plaintiff is the Appellant in this appeal. The Defendant is the respondent. They had a business relationship. It was the clearing of goods. The respondent is a Clearing Agent. The Appellant is theview more Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore , Umaru Atu Kalgo , Niki Tobi , Mahmud Mohammed , Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu 30-06-2006 view