Introduction 1.1.0. BACKGROUND OF STUDY Since the commencement of oil and gas operation in Nigeria, the issue of ownership and control of the resources has been a sore point between the federal Government of Nigeria, the oil producing state and the oil producing communities. Different approaches have been adopted overtime to address the issue, but … Read more

ABSTRACT The legal infliction of death as a penalty for violating criminal law has been in existence from time immemorial, people have been put to death for various forms of wrong doings and methods of execution have included crucifixion, stoning, drowning, burning at stake, impaling and beheading. Today capital punishment is typically accomplished by lethal … Read more

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0.0: INTRODUCTION It is a grievous offence and a serious crime under the common law for a person to cause the death of another person and no defense will avail such person. However, it soon developed that there is a rebuttable presumption that practically speaking every common law crime (offense) requires … Read more

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to explore the roles of Legislature in impeachment proceeding under the 1999 constitution. The principal function of the Legislative arm of government is to legislate and make law for good governance in accordance with the provisions of the constitution. The Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly … Read more