The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has provided a legal justification for the total lockdown order issued by President Buhari in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT. Recall that the lockdown order issued by President Buhari ignited controversy as some top lawyers argued that he doesn't have such power. However AGF …
Adegboruwa, SAN Replies AGF, Says Covid-19 Regulations Made By President Buhari Is Illegal Because Quarantine Act Applies To Only Those Infected
A human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has responded to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN and Femi Adesina and given reasons “WHY THE QUARANTINE ACT OF 1926 CANNOT LEGALIZE RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT” In a statement made available to TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL), Adegboruwa, SAN said …
Coronavirus: Presidency cites legal provision for Lagos, Abuja, Ogun lockdown by Alfred Olufemi
President Muhammadu Buhari has offered a legal backing for the lockdown earlier pronounced in some states over the coronavirus pandemic. The president announced restriction of movement in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun, where there are many of the cases were recorded. He made the announcement during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday. Mr Buhari said the cessation …
They are old videos- Nigerian Military disowns videos of officers torturing people to enforce lockdown
Editorial: This actions of the Defence Headquarters in not not engaging the truth and putting out an untruthful statement citing fake news puts into public display the indiscipline inherent in the rank and file of the army. It also brings the government into disrepute. The illegal action of the government and its use of its …
COVID-19: The Legality and Limits of the President’s Emergency Powers, By Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri
 As clearly seen from the letters of the law, President Buhari’s order for a total cessation of movement, except for essential supplies, in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT do not seem to align with the constitutional requirements laid down in Section 45 and 305. President Buhari did not declare any state of emergency, but …
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