Right to Fair Hearing: A Pillar of Nigerian Constitutional Law The concept of a “fair hearing” is not merely a legal technicality; it is the bedrock upon which justice is built, a fundamental human right, and an indispensable pillar of any democratic society. In Nigeria, the right to a fair hearing is enshrined within the […]
The Intricate Web: Unpacking the Legal Procedure for Constitutional Amendment in Nigeria Nigeria, a nation of immense diversity and complex socio-political dynamics, operates under a written constitution that serves as the supreme law of the land. This fundamental document, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), defines the structure of government, […]
Right to Vote in Nigeria: Legal Framework and Disenfranchisement Issues The right to vote is the cornerstone of any democratic society. It represents the fundamental power of the people to choose their representatives, hold their leaders accountable, and ultimately shape the destiny of their nation. In Nigeria, a country with a complex history of military […]