Publications

Books, chapters and journal articles on Nigerian federalism, evidence, constitutional practice and natural resource governance.

Journal Articles

  1. The Role of the Court in the Regulation and Control of Take-overs and Mergers in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2000) 3 Journal of Commercial, Private & Property Law (JCPPL) (pp. 97-111).

  2. Delimiting the Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in civil causes and matters connected with Mines and Minerals including oil fields, oil mining, geological surveys and natural gas

    Adangor, Z. · (2001) 4 Journal of Commercial, Private & Property Law (JCPPL) (pp. 1-20).

  3. Can the Election Tribunal or the Court of Appeal Order a bye-election under the Electoral Act, 2002?

    Adangor, Z. · (2004) 1 Ph.BJ (pp. 109-124).

  4. Overview of Extra Judicial Killings and Criminalization of Victims in the South-South Geo-political Zone of Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2004-2005) 1 SSJLMS (pp. 124-139).

  5. Rights, Duties, Obligations and Privileges of Members of the House of Assembly under the 1999 Constitution

    Adangor, Z. · (2002-2003) 7 PCLJ (pp. 162-183).

  6. Is the original of a Public Document Inadmissible in Evidence?

    Adangor, Z. · (2007) 2 Ph.BJ (Port Harcourt Bar Journal) (pp. 90-109).

  7. Is the legal advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on whether or not an accused person should be arraigned before the High Court final?

    Adangor, Z. · (2008) 1 ESUT Public Law Review (pp. 47-56).

  8. Rethinking some provisions of the Rivers State Magistrates’ Courts (Civil Procedure) Rules 2007

    Adangor, Z., & Aman, E. I. · (2007) 2 Ph.BJ (pp. 130-138).

  9. Legislative Compliance with the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading treatment or punishment in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · The Smoke Ball (2006) Vol.1 No.1 (pp. 16-21).

  10. Nature of Native Land Title and Compensation for Compulsory Acquisition

    Jack-Osimiri, U., Okpara, G. A., Adangor, Z., and Jack-Osimiri, C. · (2006) 9 Year Book of New Zealand Jurisprudence (pp. 190-209).

  11. Action for Declaration of Title to Right of Occupancy over Land Based on Traditional Evidence: Hurdles and Pitfalls

    Adangor, Z. · (2014) 4 JPPL (pp. 91-100).

  12. Lawyer’s Negligence or Incompetence in the Conduct of a Client’s Case: What Categories and Degree of Negligence are Punishable?

    Adangor, Z. · (2014) 1 (No. 1) (January-June) Ife Journal of International and Comparative Law (pp. 185-214).

  13. Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) 2012 and the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Panacea or Placebo?

    Adangor, Z. · (2015) 38 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (pp. 47-62); available at www.iiste.org

  14. The Presidential Pardon Granted Chief D. S. P. Alamieyeseigh: Time to Revisit the President’s Pardoning Powers

    Adangor, Z. · (2015) 39 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (JLPG) (pp. 178-191); available at www.iiste.org

  15. The Principle of Derivation and the Search for Distributive Justice in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: The Journey So Far

    Adangor, Z. · (2015) 41 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (JLPG) (pp. 115-133); available at www.iiste.org

  16. Depoliticizing the Appointment of the Chief Judge of a State in Nigeria: Lessons from the Crisis over the Appointment of the Chief Judge of Rivers State of Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2015) 44 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (pp. 62-79); available at www.iiste.org

  17. What is Innovative in the Evidence Act, 2011?

    Adangor, Z. · (2015) 43 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (JLPG) (pp. 34-48); available at www.iiste.org

  18. Reflections on the Agitations for Resource Control in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Lessons from Seven Federations

    Adangor, Z. · (2015) 1 & 2 Ife Journal of International & Comparative Law (pp. 171-218).

  19. The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) 2012 and the Principle of Vicarious Liability of Oil-Producing States and Local Government Councils for Sabotage of Petroleum Facilities: Resurrecting an Old Colonial Policy in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria?

    Adangor, Z. · (2016) 8(1) Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution (pp. 1-14); available at http://www.academicjournals.org/JLCR

  20. Globalization of Legal Practice in Nigeria: Challenges and Obstacles

    Adangor, Z. · (2016) 51 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (JLPG) (pp. 7-20); available at www.iiste.org

  21. Enhancing State Control of the Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria: Development of Indigenous Technology as an option

    Adangor, Z. · (2016) 2(1) Port Harcourt Journal of Business Law (pp. 92-110).

  22. E-Business and the Admissibility of Electronically-Generated Evidence in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2016) 2(2) Port Harcourt Journal of Business Law (pp. 247-264).

  23. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights against Agencies of the Federal Government in the Federal and State High Courts: The Concurrent Jurisdictional Controversy

    Adangor, Z. · (2016) 8 (2) Journal of Jurisprudence and Contemporary Issues (pp. 165-185).

  24. Civil Actions founded on Fraud: Reflections on Substantive and Procedural Issues

    Adangor, Z. · (2017) 5 (1) Journal of Property Law and Contemporary Issues (pp. 105-136).

  25. A Critical Discourse on the Extension of International Legal Personality to Multinational Corporations

    Adangor, Z. · (2017) 7 (1) AJLC (pp. 113-123); available at www.centurypublications.com

  26. Separatist Agitations and the Search for Political Stability in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2017) 3(1) Donnish Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution (pp. 001-017); available at http://www.donnishjournals.org/djlcr

  27. Agitation for the Sovereign State of Biafra and the Right to Self-Determination: Highlighting the Illusions

    Adangor, Z. · (2017) 9 (1) Journal of Jurisprudence and Contemporary Issues (pp. 324-341).

  28. Nigerian Maritime Jurisdiction and Effective Arrest and Detention of Vessels and Persons in Nigeria: An Overview

    Emejuru, C. T., and Adangor, Z. · (2017) 9 (1) Journal of Jurisprudence and Contemporary Issues (pp. 313-323).

  29. Proposals for Equitable Governance and Management of Natural Resources in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 7 (1) International Law Review (pp. 213-226); available at http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ilr/issue/view/

  30. Core Issues Involved in Application for Extension of Time Within Which to Appeal

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 5(1) R/S/UJPL (Rivers State University Journal of Public Law) (pp. 36-63).

  31. Freedom of Information Act, 2011 and the Quest for Good Governance in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

    Adangor, Z., and Emejuru, C. T. · (2018) 5(1) R/S/UJPL (Rivers State University Journal of Public Law) (pp. 488-514).

  32. The Ijaws (Izons) of the Niger Delta Region and Political Agitations in Nigeria: Past and Present

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 5 (No. 3) Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal (pp. 361-376); available at http://scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/4304

  33. Obstacles Hindering Effective Implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme in Nigeria: The Way Forward

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 4(1) DELSU Law Review (pp. 142-178).

  34. The Proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Politics of Terrorism in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 10 (1) Journal of Jurisprudence and Contemporary Issues (pp. 143-156).

  35. The Role of Women in the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 and the corresponding State Laws

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 7(1) Port Harcourt Law Journal (pp. 12-4).

  36. Garnishee Proceedings: An examination of the Right of the Judgment Debtor to be Heard

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 4 (1) Port Harcourt Journal of Business Law (pp. 24-37).

  37. The Vacuum in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Laws: An Inquiry Into the Decommissioning of Onshore and Offshore Facilities

    Kingston, K. G., and Adangor, Z. · (2018) 8(1) Cranbrook Law Review (pp. 1-8); available at www.juliapublishers.com

  38. Composition of Customary Courts in Rivers State of Nigeria: A Case for Appointment of Chiefs as Members

    Adangor, Z., and Kingston, K. G. · (2018) 1 (3) Journal of Law and Judicial System (pp. 82-95); available at https://www.sryahwapublications.com/journal-of-law-and-judicial-system/volume-1-issue-3.php

  39. No Case Submission in Civil Trials and Objection to the Jurisdiction of the Court after close of Claimant’s Case: An Analysis

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 1 (1) JPPL (Abia State University) (pp. 105-123).

  40. Book Review: Chieftaincy Institution Among the Kalabari Ijaw by Chief (Justice) A. G. Karibi-Whyte

    Adangor, Z. · (Ulamba Publishers, ISBN: 978-978-530-65-3-8, 2018) (2018) 79 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization (JLPG) (pp. 63-69); available at www.iiste.org

  41. Redefining Estoppel as a Shield and Sword under Nigerian Evidence Law

    Adangor, Z. · (2018) 8 (1) Journal of Property Law and Contemporary Issues (pp. 413-431).

  42. An Evaluation of the Rights and Duties of Coastal States Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982

    Adangor, Z., and Arugu, O. W. · (2018) 8 (1) AJLC (pp. 65-84); available at www.centurypublications.com

  43. Promoting Internal Democracy in Political Parties in Nigeria: Looking Beyond Section 87(9) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as Amended)

    Adangor, Z. · (2019) 9 (1) AJLC (pp. 1-16); available at www.centurypublications.com

  44. Powers and Functions of Local Government Legislative Council under the Rivers State Local Government Law, 2018

    Adangor, Z., and Arugu, O. W. · (2018) 5 (No. 2) Rivers State University Journal of Public Law (R/S/UJPL) (pp. 15-40).

  45. A Review of Key Issues in the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2017

    Adangor, Z., and Gilbert, S. · (2018) 5 (No. 2) R/S/UJPL (pp. 138-152).

  46. Future of International Arbitration: What Changes are on the Horizon?

    Adangor, Z., and Gilbert, S. · (2019) 9 (No. 1) Journal of Property Law and Contemporary Issues (pp. 195-206).

  47. Locus Standi in Constitutional Cases in Nigeria: Is the Shift from Conservatism to Liberalism Real?

    Adangor, Z. · (2019) 12 (1) Journal of Jurisprudence and Contemporary Issues (pp. 73-91).

  48. Sanctity of Oath of Office under Nigerian Constitutional Law

    Adangor, Z. · (2019) 11 (1) Journal of Jurisprudence and Contemporary Issues (pp. 234-246).

  49. Towards Speedy, Cheap and Efficient Administration of Justice by Customary Courts in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (2020) 1 (No. 1) Gregory University Law Journal (pp. 42-56).

  50. Power of the Attorney-General to Institute Criminal Proceedings Without Prior Police Investigation: Rationale, Scope and Limits

    Adangor, Z. · (2020) 1 Rivers State Ministry of Justice Journal of Law and Practice (pp. 1-18).

  51. Evidence Act, 2011 and Remote Hearing of Matters by the Courts: Challenges and Pitfalls

    Adangor, Z. · (2020) 1 Rivers State Ministry of Justice Journal of Law and Practice (pp. 143-152).

  52. Remand Proceedings under the Rivers State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2015: Challenges and Hurdles

    Adangor, Z. · (Forthcoming).

Books & Book Chapters

  1. Federalism and Natural Resource Governance in Nigeria: Agenda for Constitutional Reform

    Adangor, Z. · (Sibon Books Ltd., Lagos 2015) 356 Pages.

  2. Handbook on Law of Evidence Applicable in Customary Courts in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · (Sibon Books Limited, Lagos 2016).

  3. The Nigerian Legal System and the Twin Concepts of Law and Justice

    Adangor, Z. · in Adangor Z., Ajie H. A., and Nwaorgu O. C. (eds.) Contemporary Issues in Nigerian Legal System (2005) Chapter 1 (pp. 1-36).

  4. Historical Development of the Nigerian Legal System – Past, Present and Future

    Adangor, Z. · in Adangor Z., Ajie H. A., and Nwaorgu O. C. (eds.) Contemporary Issues in Nigerian Legal System (2005) Chapter 3 (pp. 59-83).

  5. Current Legal Issues in Local Government in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · in Festus Emiri & Gowon Deinduomo (eds.), Law, Oil & Contemporary Issues in Nigeria (Malthouse Press Limited 2008) Chapter 13 (pp. 239-256).

  6. The Local Government Council: Challenges of Relating Effectively to the Executive Arm of the Local Government and the Grassroots

    Adangor, Z. · in Muzan, A. O. (ed.), Introduction to Local Government Law and Practice in Nigeria (1991) Chapter 13 (pp. 191-213).

  7. Nigeria’s Multiethnic Federalism and the Fear of Domination: Reviving the Underlying Principles through Devolution of Power

    Adangor, Z. · in Okene, O. V. C. (ed), Readings In Law and Policy: Current Issues and Trends (Rivers State University, Port Harcourt 2017) pp. 498-536.

  8. Applicability of English Common Law Rules of Evidence and the Interpretation of Section 3 of the Evidence Act, 2011

    Adangor, Z. · in Worika, I. L. and Popnen S. (eds.), The Challenge of Justice: Essays in Honour of B. M. Wifa (Princeton & Associates Publishing Co. Ltd, Lagos 2017) (pp. 262-292).

  9. Invalidating an Unsigned Writ of Summons: Time to Rethink the Law

    Adangor, Z. · in Chris C. Wigwe (ed), Readings in Law and Contemporary Issues (Faculty of Law, RSU Port Harcourt, 2018) Chapter 13 (pp. 229-256).

  10. Security and Welfare of the People and the Constitutionality of the Rivers State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Law, 2018

    Adangor, Z. · in Okene, O. V. C. (ed), Excellence in Governance and Creativity: Legal Essays in Honour of His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Rivers State (Princeton & Associates Publishing Co., Lagos 2019) (pp. 568-599).

  11. The Business of Law Practice and Law Teaching: A Case for Law Teachers

    Adangor, Z. · in Akolokwu, G. O., Gabriel-Whyte, A. E., and Fab-Eme, C. (eds.), Pedagogy in Legal Education: Every Law Teacher’s Handbook (Princeton & Associates Publishing Co. Limited, Lagos 2019) (pp. 201-226).

  12. Challenges of Natural Resource Federalism in Nigeria

    Adangor, Z. · in Benson Dele Oloworaran and Uchechukwu E. Oloworaran (eds.), Current Law and Policy Issues: Essays in Honour of The Honourable Justice C. A. Okirie, Judge (Institute of Human Capacity Development and Continuing Education, Port Harcourt 2020) (pp. 20-65).

  13. Role of the Legislature in the Administration and Governance of Rivers State since Creation in 1967 to the Present Day

    Adangor, Z., Allen, F., and Amadi, E. · in Karibi T. George and Biobele Da-Wariboko (eds.), Rivers Golden Expedition: Trials and Triumphs of Rivers People (2019).

  14. The Power of the Court to Administer Justice: Philosophy, Principles, Scope and Limitation

    Adangor, Z. · in Halliday, C. E. (ed), The Journey: Legal Essays in Honour of Snr. Chief Kola Babalola, SAN (Vivid Media Nigeria, Port Harcourt 2021) Chapter 3 (pp. 25-46).

  15. Examination of the Extent of the Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court under section 251(1)(r) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended)

    Adangor, Z. · in Yemi Akinseye-George (ed), Contemporary Essays on Law and Practice in Honour of Hon. Justice A. I. Chikere (2nd edn, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS) Nigeria, 2022) (pp. 73-101).

  16. Exclusion of Evidence in Judicial Proceedings and the Interpretation of section 2 of the Evidence Act, 2011

    Adangor, Z. · in Jerry Amadi (ed), Enthronement of Substantive Justice in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko, JSC (Emu Integrated Services Ltd, Port Harcourt 2022) (pp. 81-100).

  17. An Examination of the Relevance of Forensic Evidence in Proof of Rape under Nigerian Law

    Adangor, Z. · in Elsie N. Thompson, Ezinwa Okoroafor, Inime I. Chinwenwo-Aguma and others (eds.), Essays in Honour of Hon. Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, CFR, DSSRS (Rtd), Justice of the Supreme Court (Vol II, FIDA Nigeria, 2022) (pp. 85-113).