http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/216 Published Journal Articles from the department. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:07:17 GMT 2026-04-05T23:07:17Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2636 THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN HADA V MALUMFASHI' ON THE ADMISSIBILITY OF THE EVIDENCE OF A RELATION IN ISLAMIC LAW: LEGAL MATTERS ARISING* MUSA, Sulieman Trust has been described as a right enforceable solely in equity for the beneficial enjoyment ofproperty the legal title of which resides with another person; or, a property interest held by one person at 'the request of another for the benefit of a third party' . From this perspective, it may be difficult to see how the SJLGA created by section 162(6) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (CFRN) could be an object of trust. Adopting the doctrinal research method, case law. newspapers, journals and internet-based materials would be used as this paper sets out to establish the trust status of the SJLGA. discuss states' responsibilities over the SJLGAs, states' violations of trust rules in administering these accounts. This paper recommends legal enforcement of the rights of beneficiaries of the SJLGAs in the interim and the scrapping ofSJLGAs in the long run. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2636 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2635 ‘REQUIREMENT OF CONSENT IN THE ALIENATION OF INTERESTS IN LAND IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA: THE CASE OF UNA VATENDA REVISITED’* MUSA, Sulieman This is a rejoinder to the contribution of Mr. Yusufon the above topic . This piece employs the doctrinal approach adopted by the Jurist, Mr. Yusuf, and would use the laws cited by him and other materials to arrive at a different conclusion arrived at by him; to wit, that ‘consent' is a sine qua non for the validity of any assignment of a right of occupancy over land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as against his position that it is not. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2635 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2633 SOME RELIGIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES AGAINST THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NIGERIA AND SPECIFIED AFRICAN COUNTRIES MUSA, Sulieman Most African ethnic groups treat women as property to their husbands and could be inherited but without inheritance rights at all or with unequal rights tilted in favour of males' especially in rural areas . This inquiry sought the impediments to the realisation of the customary inheritance rights ofAfrican women and children and how to overcome them. Review of articles in journals, internet based materials consisting of reports of interviews of victims of inhuman customary practices, books, statutes and case law from some African countries was the analytical approach employed in this inquiry. Latest legislative and judicial attitudes were found to be intolerant of these practices but ignorance, poverty, etc. of victims is the setback. Sanctions on erring states members could secure compliance with charters/protocols that guarantee these .rights: states and Human right groups ’ interventions could provide the enlightenment andfinancial support needed by rural dwellers to assert their rights. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2633 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2632 LOCAL GOV ERNMENT AUTONOMY AND THE BOTCHED NIGERIAN 1999 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS: THE ‘COVERT’ AGENDA MUSA, Sulieman The cry for the autonomy of local governments in Nigeria is no longer news'. This study reveals the need for a constitutional amendment to make local governments masters over their finances, exist and function as envisaged by the Constitution and be free from the manipulations of governments of states. This study recommends inter alia for an action challenging the extent of the powers of governors over the State Joint Local Government Account. The appendix consists of some important parts of the botched Constitutional Amendment Bill. 2016 which remains relevant til! date. Key words: Local Government, autonomy. Federation Account. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2632 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z