Powers of Appellate Courts in Nigeria to Entertain Shari’ah Criminal Appeals from Shari’ah Courts
ABSTRACT This paper discussed powers of appellate courts in Nigeria to entertain Shari’ah Criminal Appeals from Shari’ah Courts. The paper examined relevant constitutional provisions with a view to discovering whether or not appellate courts in Nigeria have powers to entertain Islamic Criminal Appeals. The legal reforms embarked upon by some States of Northern Nigeria led […]