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ARTICLE · 15 AUGUST 2022

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Fundamental Human Rights Under The 1999 Constitution (As Amended)

Every Nigerian has rights, duties, liabilities and privileges entrenched under various existing laws. However, certain rights are constitutionally guaranteed under Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution...

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Every Nigerian has rights, duties, liabilities and privileges entrenched under various existing laws. However, certain rights are constitutionally guaranteed under Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, these rights are referred to as Inalienable rights.

This article seeks to educate the readers on the various fundamental human rights under Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution and its limitations if any.

  1. RIGHT TO LIFE (Section 33)

Every person has a right to life, however, this right can be deprived in the following circumstances:

  1. In the execution of a sentence of Court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in Nigeria.

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