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Most of us are still not aware of our Fundamental Rights in Nigeria so I took out time to summarize them to us.
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RIGHT TO LIFE
This is the most important right of every Nigerian (and in fact every human being). The right that everyone has to âexistâ, and no one can intentionally deprive a person of this right, either an individual or the Government, unless in the execution of a sentence of
This is the most important right of every Nigerian (and in fact every human being). The right that everyone has to âexistâ, and no one can intentionally deprive a person of this right, either an individual or the Government, unless in the execution of a sentence of
the court in respect of a criminal offence.
In a nutshell, what this right says is that no one can take your life unless you have carried out a capital crime, you have been tried by a competent court, and found guilty.
In a nutshell, what this right says is that no one can take your life unless you have carried out a capital crime, you have been tried by a competent court, and found guilty.
Exceptions
However, with every right (as you will see below), there are exceptions. In regard to the right to life, the exceptions are:
If s/he dies as a result of the use of reasonable force for the defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property
If
However, with every right (as you will see below), there are exceptions. In regard to the right to life, the exceptions are:
If s/he dies as a result of the use of reasonable force for the defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property
If
he/she dies as a result of the use of reasonable force in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained; or If s/he dies as a result of the use of reasonable force for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny.
RIGHT TO DIGNITY
This right basically means that every Nigerian has a right to not be subjected to torture or inhuman/degrading treatment, and no Nigerian should be held in circumstances which amount to slavery or servitude. It also provides that no one should be required to
This right basically means that every Nigerian has a right to not be subjected to torture or inhuman/degrading treatment, and no Nigerian should be held in circumstances which amount to slavery or servitude. It also provides that no one should be required to
perform forced of compulsory labour.
RIGHT TO PERSONAL LIBERTY
This right guarantees that individuals have a right to their liberty. This means that no individual must be deprived of his or her right to liberty or freedom unless itâs in accordance with the law.
RIGHT TO PERSONAL LIBERTY
This right guarantees that individuals have a right to their liberty. This means that no individual must be deprived of his or her right to liberty or freedom unless itâs in accordance with the law.
RIGHT TO FAIR HEARING
This right guarantees that in the determination of an individualâs civil rights and obligations a person shall be entitled to âa fair hearing within a reasonable time by a court or other tribunal established by law and constituted in such manner as to secure
This right guarantees that in the determination of an individualâs civil rights and obligations a person shall be entitled to âa fair hearing within a reasonable time by a court or other tribunal established by law and constituted in such manner as to secure
its independence and impartiality.â
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The 1999 Constitution guarantees and protects âthe privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications..â
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The 1999 Constitution guarantees and protects âthe privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications..â
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION
This right guarantees that an individual may manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance. It also guarantees the right of an individual to change his religion or belief.
This right guarantees that an individual may manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance. It also guarantees the right of an individual to change his religion or belief.
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Every Nigerian is entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference, and is entitled to own, establish and operate any medium for the dissemination of
Every Nigerian is entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference, and is entitled to own, establish and operate any medium for the dissemination of
information, ideas and opinions.
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
Every individual has a right to assembly freely and associate with other person, and he/she may form or belong to any political party, trade union or other association.
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
Every individual has a right to assembly freely and associate with other person, and he/she may form or belong to any political party, trade union or other association.
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part of it, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry or exit from it.
Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part of it, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry or exit from it.
RIGHT TO FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION
No citizen of Nigeria is to be subjected to any disabilities or restrictions based solely on the fact that he/she is a member of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion, or circumstances of
No citizen of Nigeria is to be subjected to any disabilities or restrictions based solely on the fact that he/she is a member of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion, or circumstances of
his/her birth.
No citizen of Nigeria is to be accorded any privilege or advantage that is not accorded to citizens of Nigeria of other communities, ethnic groups, places of origin, sex, religions or political opinions, or circumstances of his/her birth
No citizen of Nigeria is to be accorded any privilege or advantage that is not accorded to citizens of Nigeria of other communities, ethnic groups, places of origin, sex, religions or political opinions, or circumstances of his/her birth
RIGHT TO OWN PROPERTY
Every citizen of Nigeria has the right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THESE RIGHTS HAVE EXCEPTIONS!!!
Every citizen of Nigeria has the right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THESE RIGHTS HAVE EXCEPTIONS!!!
