Category: Government

The scope of a constitution may be examined along the following lines: 1. Preamble Usually, the purpose of every modern constitution is outlined in its preamble which reflects the past, the hopes, fears and...

A country’s constitution is the body of basic laws, principles, conventions, rules and regulations which govern the country. It specifies the limits of, as well as relationships between various organs and agencies of government....

Since it’s inception, the United Nations  (UN) has recorded some notable achievements in ensuring peace in the world. The organization also had its fair share of problems too. Major Achievements of the UN 1....

Specialized agencies are bodies with special responsibilities to enable the United Nations to realize its objectives. The activities of these specialized agencies are coordinated by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Such agencies include...

The main organs of the United Nations are divided into seven (7) and they are: The General Assembly The General Assembly consists of member states of the organization. Each member is entitled to one...

Origin/History of the UN The experience of the First World War (1914-1918) made the leading countries of the world establish an international organisation, the League of Nations, in 1919 to help prevent future war...

Power Power can be defined as the ability to enforce decisions and to compel obedience from other people. It entails the exercise of control by the ruler over the ruled. The exercise of power...

Fundamental human right refers to natural or inalienable right and privileged to be enjoyed by citizens of a country. Such right include freedom of speech, freedom of movement, freedom from slavery, freedom of religion...

The principle of the rule of law arose from the proposition by professor Dicey in his book titled “Introduction to the law of the constitution in 1885”. He wrote that the administrators of a...

The civil service was greatly reformed in 1988 in line with the recommendations of the Dotun Philips civil service review panel established in 1985 by the federal government. Major points of these reforms are...

The Common wealth is an association of independent countries and territories that were formerly under the British Empire. It also includes islands and territories that have not yet gained their independence. Membership is voluntary....

A citizen is one who resides in a country and has unlimited power to exercise his civil, political and fundamental human rights. This means that such individual owes allegiance to that particular country and...

A state may be defined as a politically organized body of people occupying a definite geographical territory with an organized government, free from external control, and with power to enforce and regulate the conduct...

Law is a system of rules that are created and enforced by society to regulate the conduct of its members. It is essential for maintaining order and promoting justice. The Nigerian legal system is...

Local governments in Nigeria rely on various sources of revenue to fund their operations and provide essential services to their communities. From taxes to statutory allocations and special grants, these revenue sources play a...