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Let’s Talk About the Powers of the Nigerian Police

It’s important to understand what the law actually allows the police to do, and where your rights begin. Knowing this can help you respond properly if you ever find yourself in such a situation.

🥢Can the police arrest you without an arrest warrant?

Yes, they can. The law allows a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant in certain circumstances. This power is provided under Section 32 of the Police Act, 2020.

🥢Can the police search your house, office, or premises without a search warrant?

No, they cannot. The law protects your privacy. Except in specific situations allowed by law, the police are required to obtain a search warrant before searching your home or office. This protection is provided under Section 58 of the Police Act, 2020 and Section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

🥢Can the police search your car without a search warrant?

Yes, they can. The law permits police officers to search a vehicle without first obtaining a warrant. This power is recognized under Section 49 of the Police Act, 2020.

🥢Can the police arrest you simply because you owe someone money?

No. The police are not debt collectors. A dispute over money is generally a civil matter that should be resolved in court. The courts have repeatedly condemned the use of the police to recover debts.
See McLarens v. Jennings (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) 470 and Madaki & Anor v. GTB (2022) LPELR-57419 (CA).

🥢Can the police arrest you for a crime committed by your friend or family member?

No. Criminal liability is personal. A person should not be arrested for an offence allegedly committed by another person. Where this happens, the affected person may have grounds to bring a civil action for violation of their rights.
See ACB v. Okonkwo (1997) 1 NWLR (Pt. 480) 195.

Understanding these basic principles can help you recognize when your rights are being respected and when they are not.

Stay informed and know your rights.

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Does China have the Legal right to threaten to shut down Nigeria Satellite Communication System?

It all depends on the technical and legal service agreements signed between Nigeria and China.

I don't have a copy of the document, so i can't tell what terms and conditions Nigeria agreed to

But this is what we should expect if they shut it down

Data will not work again, meaning we can't come online again

TV stations may not be able to show again as signal will be lost

Radio stations will not work again
We will be forced to go back to the olden days of communication 🤣🤣

Where we communicate through spiritual powers 🤣🤣🤣🤣

L0an apps will not work again and no way to call you to pay back your L0an

Banking network may loose signals too, you go enter broke mode if you no withdraw your m0ney

Sporty ppu, there won't be.m network to play sporty

Ignorance of the law is no excuse for Nigeria at this critical moment

Small yansh dey shake o, China of yesterday dey threaten a whole Giant of Africa
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The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) was formed in April 1989. It started as a small collective formed to campaign for the release of a trade unionist – Femi Aborisade then being held under obnoxious State Security (Detention of Persons) Decree No. 2 of 1984. It later blossomed into a full-fledged human rights platform. It is a Non-Governmental Organisation whose membership is open to all, regardless of political, ethnic, racial or religious background.

CDHR activities include rendering legal aid and assistance to indigent victims of human rights violations, human rights campaigns and education-encompassing workshops, seminars and publications. Though a human rights Organisation, CDHR continues to play a leading role in championing the cause of restoring Nigeria to the path of genuine and popular democracy.

What We Do
Defending Human Rights
CDHR activities include rendering legal aid and assistance to indigent victims of human rights violations, human rights campaigns and education-encompassing workshops, seminars and publications.

Democracy Restoration
Though a human rights Organization, CDHR continues to play a leading role in championing the cause of restoring Nigeria to the path of genuine and popular democracy.
Defend
To defend, sustain and promote fundamental human rights guaranteed in the Nigerian Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
Partnership
To ally with other organizations committed to the ideals of a Nigerian society founded on participatory democracy and social justice.
Campaign
To campaign for the full implementation of human rights-particularly, cultural, economic and social rights.
Improvement
To campaign for, promote and support legislations and other activities that are geared towards the improvement of human rights in Nigeria.
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To advocate for the ratification and implementation of all international _ 'conventions and obligations aimed at promoting in Nigeria.
Research
To create and support research centres and programmes for the study, teaching and monitoring of human rights in Nigeria.
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To establish a system of prompt and efficient assistance for needy persons whose human rights are violated.
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To maintain close links and collaborate with other organisations with similar aims and objectives anywhere in the world...
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To Defend, Sustain And Promote Fundamental Human Rights...
To defend, sustain and promote fundamental human rights guaranteed in the Nigerian Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions and covenants on human rights.

About CDHR
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) was formed in April 1989. It started as a small collective formed to campaign for the release of a trade unionist - Femi Aborisade then being held under obnoxious State Security (Detention of Persons) Decree No. 2 of 1984. It later blossomed into a full-fledged human rights platform. It is a Non-Governmental Organization whose membership is open to all, regardless of political, ethnic, racial or religious background.

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