The Legal Concept of National Security vs. Civil Liberties In Nigeria: A Precarious Balance Nigeria, a nation of immense diversity and potential, has grappled with a complex and often contentious relationship between national security imperatives and the safeguarding of civil liberties. This is a perpetual balancing act, a tightrope walk between the state’s fundamental duty […]

CASE LAW REVIEW: LANDMARK SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA Introduction: The Guardian of Fundamental Freedoms Nigeria’s journey as a constitutional democracy has been intricately linked with the evolution and enforcement of fundamental human rights. Entrenched in Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), these rights are the bedrock upon which the […]

Access to Information as a Constitutional Right in Nigeria: A Pillar of Democracy and Good Governance The fundamental right of citizens to access information held by public bodies is universally recognized as a cornerstone of democratic governance. In Nigeria, this crucial right, though implicitly present in the Constitution, gained explicit legislative backing with the enactment […]