Article 2(1) of the protocol to the ECOWAS treaty on free movement of persons, residence and establishment[1] gives community citizens “the rights to enter, reside and establish in the territory of member states”. Such entry not more than ninety days should be free of visa requirement after which extension can only be granted by an […]
There is a difference between seizing a passport and withdrawing passport. While withdrawn can be permanent until you get another one, seizure is temporary and can be release at the appropriate time. Seizure applies mainly to restriction on the right of exit from Nigeria not movement within. A good example is the seizure of the […]
Under a treaty or on the basis of reciprocity, a state can surrender to another, on its request, an accused person or convict for crimes committed in the requesting state. Extradition processes are carried out through diplomatic channels and the rational for this is that serious crimes committed in another state may not go unpunished. […]
A non-national can only be expelled “by a virtue of a decision taken in accordance with the law”. Under section 18 of the Immigration Act, the following prohibited immigrant cab be refused entry or deported from Nigeria: Any person who is without visible means of supports or is likely to become a public charge; Any […]
Section II of the Trade Union Act make is unlawful for armed forces and police, the Nigerian security printing and minting company, prison services, customs preventive services, Central Bank of Nigeria, employees authorized to bear arms, including federal fire service among others to organize themselves or be members of trade union for the purpose of […]
Introduction This right is also very fundamental to the existence of every person. It’s important is so key that it is provided in many international, regional and national instruments/laws. We all want to assemble and associate in form of marriages, organizations’ membership, among others for the protection of our interests. Section 40 of the 1999 […]
It is allowed to carry out peaceful protest on acts that you feel is uncalled for. However, such protest must be peaceful or lawful. Any assembly which results in anti-social behavior would be unconstitutional as the rights of others and public order maybe affected.
Yes. It has been declared that the right to assemble freely and associate with others includes your choice of schools. However, you must meet the admission criteria of the school and abide by the school rules. There was a particular year a government circular was issued relating to the closure of private schools and indicated […]
The scope of your right of freedom of association include your choice whether to associate or not. Many spouses have lost their lives as a result of not fleeing from homes that posed serious dangers to their existence. In a popular case of Salisu v. Lawa[1], an order of court asking a wife to return […]
No one may be compelled to belong to any local association except the person desires to join such association. No amount of threat from such local association to ensure your membership will be justified by the law.
