The 1999 Constitution Section 295 (1) Where any question as to the interpretation or application of this Constitution arises in any proceedingsin any court of law in any part of Nigeria (other than in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court or a High Court) and the court is of the…
The 1999 Constitution Section 291 (1) A judicial officer appointed to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal may retire when he attains theage of sixty-five years and he shall cease to hold office when he attains the age of seventy years. (The retirement age of a Judicial Officers of the Supreme Court or…
The 1999 Constitution Section 288 (1) In exercising his powers under the foregoing provisions of this Chapter in respect of appointments to theoffices of Justices of the Supreme court and Justices of the Court of Appeal, the President shall have regard to the need to ensure that there are among the holders of such offices…
The 1999 Constitution Section 184 The National Assembly shall make provisions in respect of (The following are issues the National Assembly has authority to provide for; ) Section 184 (a) persons who may apply to an election tribunal for the determination of any question as to whether (The National Assembly has the authority to provide…
Introduction Many, especially officers of the Nigerian Police Force, have argued that no protest is lawful under the law unless and except permission is obtained from the Nigerian Police, or the Governor of a State. This line of argument is mostly supported by the citation of Section 1, 2 and 3 of the Public Order…
The 1999 Constitution Section 84 (1) There shall be paid to the holders of the offices mentioned in this section such remuneration, salaries and allowances as may be prescribed by the National Assembly, but not exceeding the amount as shall have been determined by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission. (The National Assembly may…
People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women. Anonymous We can all agree that paying tax is something that people have complained about for centuries. The famous line, ‘Is it lawful to pay taxes to Ceaser?’ easily comes to mind. This begs the question, what are taxes and why should…
Introduction Consider this for context: Sikiru Alade was born in Nigeria in 1975. He was self-employed as a panel beater in Lagos before his arrest. On or about March 9th, 2003, Sikiru was arrested near the old Lagos toll gate area by a plain clothes police officer, who neither disclosed his identity nor gave any…
The 1999 Constitution Section 6 (1) The judicial powers of the Federation shall be vested in the courts to which this section relates, being courts established for the Federation. (The judicial powers of Nigeria (relating to the courts) shall be in the Courts that serve Nigeria e.g. the Federal High Courts, the National Industrial Courts,…
Religion is an inseparable human companion in the world today. The role it plays in the society can never be overemphasized. As such, children grow into these set of beliefs, most times, against their wishes. As a child, you have little or no say in your own dealings. The level of attention, care and treatment a child…
