Desputes & Public Law
Is Bail Really Free in Nigeria?
The concept of bail plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair and just legal system, allowing individuals accused of a crime to be released from custody while awaiting their trial. In theory, bail is meant to uphold the presumption of innocence until proven guilty and prevent unnecessary detention of individuals who may not pose a flight risk or danger to society. However, in Nigeria, the question arises: Is bail truly free? In Nigeria, bail […]
Nigerian Citizenship
NIGERIAN CITIZENSHIP Introduction Nigerian citizenship is the legal status that grants an individual the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of being a national of Nigeria. It is an important legal status that determines an individual’s rights to work, vote, own property, and participate in the political and economic life of the country. The Legal Provisions The Nigerian Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, contains several provisions that concern citizenship. The main sections of the […]