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"Every suspect is entitled to medical treatment."
If you are sick or injured while in police custody, the state is legally bound to provide you with access to immediate medical care. — Section 34(1)
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Federal Republic of Nigeria
Supremacy of the Constitution
The Constitution is the ultimate law of Nigeria. Any other law that contradicts it is invalid and nullified to the extent of its contradiction.
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Nigeria is a single, united sovereign state consisting of several states and the FCT.
View Full Details →States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory
Lists all 36 officially recognized states and states that Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory.
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Legislative Powers
Vests the power to make laws in the National Assembly (composed of Senate and House of Representatives) and State Houses of Assembly.
View Full Details →Executive Powers
Vests the executive power to enforce laws in the President at the federal level and Governors at the state level.
View Full Details →Judicial Powers
Vests the power to interpret laws in the courts of law, ensuring independence of the judiciary.
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