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.
- RIGHT TO LIFE (Section 33)
Every person has a right to life, however, this right can be
deprived in the following circumstances:
- In the execution of a sentence of Court in respect of a
criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in Nigeria.