THE DUTY TO RETREAT OR ESCAPE AS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEFENCE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN NIGERIA
What is Self-defence? Self-defence is one of the recognised defences that excludes unlawfulness generally. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, self-defence is protecting oneself or property against injury attempted by another. The right of self-defence is an excuse for using force to resist an attack on a person.The right to defend oneself by using deadly force […]
Do you know that when arrested, you have the right to remain silent?
The Right to Remain Silent: A Cornerstone of Constitutional Protection In Nigeria, the Constitution guarantees a fundamental right that safeguards the interests of individuals facing interrogation or prosecution: the right to remain silent. This inviolable right, enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999), as amended, empowers suspects to choose silence during […]
State of Emergency: 1 Thing You Should Know Before You Remove Those Governors
State of Emergency. The emergency powers granted the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and under the Emergency Powers Act 1961 do not enable or vest him with the power to remove a […]
