by Legalnaija Blawg | Jun 3, 2021 | Law
Past general secretary, Nigerian Bar Association. Presented on 2nd June, 2021 at the public hearing of the House Of Representatives Committee on the review of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). Protocols INTRODUCTION Quite...
by Legalnaija | May 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
On the 5th of May, 2010, President Musa Yar’adua passed-on, thereby leaving the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria vacant. Shortly after, President Goodluck Jonathan, the Vice President at the time, was sworn in as the President of the Federal...
by Legalnaija | Nov 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
The right of individuals to protect their data is very sacred and fundamental. Section 37 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution provides that; “the privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications is hereby...
by Legalnaija | Sep 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
The recent arrest of Abubakar Sidiqu; a blogger, by operatives of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) supposedly because of a post which is critical of the EFCC Chairman has brought to the fore once again the issue of freedom of expression and...
by Legalnaija | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
“In this Constitution unless it is otherwise expressly provided or the context otherwise requires- “decision” means, in relation to a court, any determination of that court and includes judgment; decree, order conviction, sentence or recommendation”. SECTION 318 (1)...
