Does a Minister Have Powers Under Nigerian Law to Dictate, Command, or Intimidate a Military Officer? By Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq.

The recent confrontation in Abuja between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a Nigerian military officer at a duty post has ignited a basic and elementary constitutional question, who commands the Armed Forces of Nigeria, how are the powers delegated, and to whom does a soldier answer under Nigerian law? The answer is…

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Students beat teacher to death in Oyo school

Tragedy struck at Soun High School in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as a teacher, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, was reportedly beaten to death by his students while attempting to stop them from gambling during school hours. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred when the teacher confronted a group of students who were allegedly gambling in a classroom. The…

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