1999 Constitution Archives

ORJI UZOR KALU’S DISCHARGE: THE SUPREME COURT IS IMPECCABLE

On the 29th of April 2019, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos (Coram: Hon. Justice Mohammed Idris) convicted the Ex-Governor of Abia State of Nigeria, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu and sentenced him to 12 years imprisonment, among other sentences. Prior to the conclusion of the case, Idris J. was elevated to the Court of […]

reginald-uzoechi-reggieuzoechi
May 8, 2020
0 Comments
104 Views

Opinions

OPEN BAR INITIATIVE’S PETITION AGAINST NJC ON NOMINATION OF JUDGES: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

On 26 April, 2020, the National Judicial Council (NJC) released the names of 33 legal practitioners recommended to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for appointment into offices as Judges of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The release of the list of nominees has been confronted with criticisms, the foremost being […]

reginald-uzoechi-reggieuzoechi
May 8, 2020
0 Comments
86 Views

Opinions

ABBA KYARI: THERE WAS A god IN ASO ROCK

The Late Abba Kyari (CoS) The Late Abba Kyari OON (23 September 1952 – 17 April 2020) was an accomplished Nigerian businessman and lawyer who served as Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, from 27 August 2015 to 17 April 2020. He was often mistaken for other popular Abba […]

stephenazubuike
April 25, 2020
0 Comments
146 Views

Case Law Notable Pronouncements

On need for security agencies to operate within their statutory bounds

Saraki v. FRN [2018] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1646) 405 at 462, paras. B-C, per Okoro, JSC: “I need to emphasize that security agencies in this country must operate within the bounds of their calling. A situation where the EFCC and DSS took over the functions of the Code of Conduct Bureau leaves much to be […]

stephenazubuike
December 7, 2018
0 Comments
126 Views

Case Law

Does the Freedom of Information Act apply to States of the Federation of Nigeria?

EDOSACA v. Osakue & Ors [2018] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1645) 199 at 224-225, paras. H-A, per Oseji, JCA: “…The Freedom of Information Act, though a noble and worthwhile piece of legislation, does not have automatic application to the States as submitted by learned Counsel for the Respondents. It therefore behooves any State interested in adopting […]

stephenazubuike
November 30, 2018
0 Comments
161 Views

Case Law

Is there a difference between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Government?

A. G. Federation v. A. G. Anambra State [2018] 6 NWLR (Pt. 1615) 314 at 338, paras. G-H, per Okoro, JSC: It must be noted that there is a clear difference between the “Federation” or “Federal Republic of Nigeria” on the one hand and “Government of the Federation” or “Federal Government”. Whereas the Federation refers […]

stephenazubuike
May 3, 2018
0 Comments
237 Views

Case Law

ALL decisions of the National Industrial Court are appealable to the Court of Appeal.

Skye Bank Plc v. Iwu [2017] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1590) 24 at 105-106, paras. H-E, per Nweze, JSC: “In all, then, on a holistic interpretation of sections 240 and 243(1) of the 1999 Constitution, appeals lie from the trial court (National Industrial Court) to the lower court (Court of Appeal), that is, all decisions […]

stephenazubuike
November 24, 2017
0 Comments
175 Views

Case Law

Fundamental right to freedom from discrimination is only enforceable against the State and not against individuals.

Lafia Local Govt. v. Gov., Nasarawa State [2012] 17 NWLR (Pt. 1328) 94 at 127-128, paras. F-G, per Rhodes-Vivour, JSC: “Section 42 of the Constitution guarantees to every citizen of Nigeria freedom from discrimination on the basis of belonging to a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion. The discrimination […]

stephenazubuike
February 23, 2017
0 Comments
168 Views

Contact Info

Some Populer Post

Contact Info

Some Populer Post

Tag: 1999 Constitution

About

Resources

Top Categories

World

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

About

Resources

Top Categories

Sign Up for Our Newsletter