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October 9, 2026 CaseWahabi Adejobi & Anor v. The State
October 8, 2026 CaseWilliam O. Olagunju & Anor v. Power Holding Co. of Nig. Plc
October 8, 2026 RatioAPPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings of Fact — Findings Made After Cross-Examination and Observation of Demeanour
October 15, 2026 RatioAPPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings of Fact — Attitude of Supreme Court
October 15, 2026 RatioAPPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Raising Issue of Admissibility of Confessional Statement on Appeal Without Leave
October 15, 2026 StatuteFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act
October 15, 2026 StatuteNational Archives Act
October 15, 2026 StatuteNational Park Service Act
October 15, 2026 Rules of CourtEDO STATE OF NIGERIA HIGH COURT (CIVIL PROCEDURE) RULES, 2012
October 6, 2026 Rules of CourtFundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009
October 1, 2026 Rules of CourtHigh Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019
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