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Constitutional role of the Attorney-General

Extent of the powers of the Attorney-General of a state in criminal prosecutions

Factors for determining whether the Attorney-General of the Federation or of a State is the competent party to prosecute an offence

Guiding principles for the exercise of the powers of the Attorney-General

Remedies against the Attorney-General

The origin of the office of the Attorney-General

The position of the law on the status of the Attorney-General as a party

The power of the Attorney General to act by himself or through officers of his department

The principle that the Attorney-General of the Federation can be sued as a defendant in all civil matters in which a claim can properly be made against the Federal Government or any of its authorized agencies, arising from any act or omission complained of

The scope of the position of the Attorney-General

Whether a suit can be filed by or against the Attorney-General in the absence of an incumbent

Whether Police investigation is a condition precedent to the constitutional powers of the Attorney General to initiate prosecution

Whether the Attorney-General can be sued for the actions of law enforcement agencies

Whether the Attorney-General has a wide discretion in making a decision pursuant to a statute

Whether the Attorney-General has the right to delegate his powers under the Constitution

Whether the Attorney-General is a defendant in all civil cases involving the government

Whether the Attorney-General is a legal personality capable of suing and being sued

Whether the Attorney-General may enter a nolle as many times as the occasion demands

Whether the Attorney-General of a State has power to prosecute a person under the Robbery and Firearms Act

Whether the Attorney-General of a state is a public officer in the service of a state

Whether the Attorney-General of the Federation can represent the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission

Whether the Attorney-General without a substantive holder of the office can be committed for contempt

Whether the constitutional powers of the Attorney General can be subjected to an enactment of the National Assembly

Whether the constitutional powers of the Attorney General to initiate criminal proceedings can be restrained

Whether the functions of the Attorney General under the Constitution can be delegated to law officers

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