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Amid the President Tinubu ambassadorial appointments, Ambassadorial appointments sit at the intersection of Nigerian constitutional law, public service rules, and international legal obligations. Following the President Tinubu ambassadorial appointments, public debate has intensified regarding whether these appointments comply with the 1999 Constitution, Foreign Service Regulations, federal character principles, and international diplomatic norms. Constitutional Framework for Ambassadorial Appointments in Nigeria 1.1 Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution Section 171 empowers the President to appoint persons to diplomatic posts. However, established constitutional practice requires Senate confirmation, especially where nominees serve as Heads of Mission, making them public officers whose appointments fall within the category requiring Senate oversight. Legal Issue: Delay and Vacancies Many missions were left vacant for months before sending names to the Senate. While the Constitution does not prescribe timelines, prolonged delays arguably violate: • Section 5 – which requires efficient exercise of executive powers • The principle of continuous governance, recognised in Nigerian administrative law Such lapses weaken Nigeria’s diplomatic capacity and raise concerns about the proper exercise of constitutional powers. Federal Character: Compliance With Section 14(3) Section 14(3) mandates that appointments to government institutions reflect the federal character of Nigeria to promote: • Unity • Equal opportunity • Fair representation Legal Lapse Identified If ambassadorial nominees disproportionately favour certain regions or groups, this may constitute a breach of the federal character principle, even if all geopolitical zones appear on the list. The Supreme Court has held that federal character is not symbolic—it must be substantive, measurable, and demonstrably fair. A list that appears politically skewed risks violating this constitutional obligation. Public Service Rules and Foreign Service Regulations: Merit vs. Patronage Nigeria’s Public Service Rules (PSR) and Foreign Service Regulations (FSR) govern the appointment and progression of career diplomats. 3.1 Public Service Rules (PSR 020101 & 020102) These provisions emphasise: • Merit • Seniority • Experience-based appointments Problem Identified A high percentage of non-career ambassadors appointed to strategic posts potentially undermines PSR principles. Career diplomats who have undergone: • Posting cycles • Diplomatic training • International law programmes • Consular service requirements…may be bypassed, creating grounds for administrative unfairness and erosion of morale within the diplomatic corps. 3.2 Foreign Service Regulations The FSR mandates specific competence requirements for ambassadorial roles, including: • Experience in diplomacy • Knowledge of international law • Capacity to manage bilateral and multilateral relations • Understanding of treaty obligations, consular law, and protocol Lapse Identified Many non-career nominees may lack the professional diplomatic background required under the FSR. This is not illegal, since political appointments are permissible, but it conflicts with governing professional standards and may be considered administratively defective. Administrative Law: Fairness, Reasonableness, and Legitimate Expectation Nigerian administrative law imposes three important tests: 4.1 Procedural Fairness The process of selecting nominees must be transparent, structured, and consistent with established rules. Lapse: The criteria for how nominees were selected and assigned country postings was not disclosed, undermining procedural fairness. 4.2 Reasonableness (Wednesbury Standard) Appointments must be rational and logically connected to the purpose of the office. Lapse: Posting individuals without diplomatic expertise to high-stakes missions may be deemed unreasonable, especially where national security and international negotiations are involved. 4.3 Legitimate Expectation Career diplomats reasonably expect progression to the highest ranks based on long-standing service rules. Lapse: Unexplained bypassing of senior career officers violates this expectation, forming a potential ground for judicial review. Senate Oversight and Legislative Responsibility Under Sections 88–89, the Senate must: • Review nominees • Investigate the process • Ensure compliance with federal character • Ensure nominees possess requisite qualifications Failure to interrogate these issues represents a legislative lapse and weakens Nigeria’s system of checks and balances. International Law Implications Ambassadors operate under international legal frameworks including: • Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) • Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) • UN Charter provisions on sovereign equality and representation • Bilateral and multilateral treaties 6.1 Competence of Diplomatic Agents Article 4 of the Vienna Convention allows receiving states to reject nominees who lack adequate qualifications or who may not serve effectively. Risk: Sending politically appointed individuals lacking diplomatic expertise may result in: • Reduced effectiveness • Host-country resistance • Delays in agrément • Impaired bilateral relations 6.2 Professionalism and International Reputation States with poorly structured diplomatic systems risk: • Losing negotiation power • Weak representation in international organisations • Poor treaty implementation • Declining global influence Thus, Nigeria’s domestic appointment process is not only a local legal matter—it affects Nigeria’s compliance with international diplomatic norms. Are the Appointments Illegal or Simply Defective? Not strictly illegal, but: • Federal character concerns signal constitutional inconsistency • Bypassing career diplomats violates Public Service Rules • Opaque selection criteria breach administrative fairness • Competency issues breach Foreign Service Regulations • International law risks emerge when unqualified persons are posted to sensitive missions Therefore, the problem lies in procedural, administrative, and professional lapses, not necessarily constitutional invalidity. https://nwogbagalegals.com/2025/12/05/tinubu-ambassadorial-appointments-legal-analysis/
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Introduction Recent reports of statements attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States might send military forces into Nigeria which will be U.S Military intervention in Nigeria, to fight terrorists have ignited wide debate. While the political undertones are familiar—especially given Trump’s hard-line approach to foreign policy—such pronouncements raise serious international law questions about sovereignty, legality, and consent. At the core lies a crucial issue: Can one State lawfully deploy armed forces within the territory of another independent State—such as Nigeria—under international law? This article analyses that question from the perspective of the United Nations Charter, customary international law, and the practical realities of counter-terrorism operations in Africa. 1. The International Legal Framework: The Prohibition of Force The foundation of modern international relations rests on the prohibition of the use of force. Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter provides that: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State.” This provision is considered jus cogens—a peremptory norm binding all States without exception. Under this rule, the use or even the threat of military force by one State against another’s territory is unlawful unless justified under a recognised exception. See more… https://nwogbagalegals.com/2025/11/02/the-legality-of-u-s-military-intervention-in-nigeria-an-international-law-perspective/
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Bobrisky to be Sentenced by the Federal High Court https://kokination.com/bobrisky-to-be-sentenced-by-the-federal-high-court/ Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday reserved the judgment of convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, till April 9, 2024. Bobrisky had pleaded guilty to the charge of naira abuse. Bobrisky who pleaded guilty to EFCC charges said “I am a social influencer & have more than 5million followers. I’m not aware of the law.” The judge of the Federal High court ordered that Bobrisky should be returned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s custody pending the judgment. He was subsequently convicted by Justice Abimbola Awogboro for abusing the Naira. He was reportedly arrested in Lagos on Wednesday 3rd day of April 2024 at night and has been detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, noted that Bobrisky would be charged to court as he confirmed this on Thursday night. The Nation reports that the Lagos State Command of the EFCC on Wednesday, detained Bobrisky over the abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes and currency mutilation. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the report of his bail and failure to meet the conditions on Thursday. Oyewale said, “He has been granted administrative bail but yet to meet bail conditions.” Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others. “We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.” “The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024. “Investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times. Following the invitation by the Commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC in the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024 for interrogation and volunteered his statements. “He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.” https://kokination.com/bobrisky-to-be-sentenced-by-the-federal-high-court/
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LIFE AND TIMES OF SAMUEL OKWARAJI https://kokination.com/life-and-times-of-samuel-okwaraji/ Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was born on the 19th day of May 1964 in Umudioka Orlu Imo State Nigeria by By Mr. David Okwaraji. His parents worked with the defunct Nigeria Airways as a Duty Officer and Lady Janet Okwaraji being a retired school headmistress. Samuel Okwaraji has four brothers and two sisters. He spoke English, German, Italian, Spanish and Igbo. He attended WTC Practicing School Enugu where he did his primary education and Ezeachi Secondary School Orlu in Imo State for his secondary Education. Samuel Okwaraji played professional football internationally for Nigeria and wore the number 6 jersey. He also played for clubs in Europe. He played in the midfield position. In addition to being a footballer, he was a lawyer and he obtained his masters degree in international law from the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome. One thing he will be remember for is his quote where pledged allegiance to his country showing his great love for his nation Nigeria. He said ‘I am a Lawyer you know and signed to play football for certain conditions but I don’t think it included reselling my service to my country. You or your club cannot stop me from playing for my country. Let me tell you, I am going to represent my country whether you like it or not. Samuel Okwaraji Football Career Okwaraji had a football career in Europe which included playing for AS Roma (1984-1985), NK Dinamo Zagreb (1985-1986), Austria Klagenfurt (1986-1987), VfB Stuttgart (1987-1989) and SSV Ulm 1846 (loan) (1987-1988) while finishing his education in law. In his short stay with Dinamo Zagreb, Samuel scored 3 goals in a friendly game vs NK Budućnost Hodošan. The game was played on 30 April 1986, and Dinamo Zagreb won 12-0. Samuel’s only official game for Dinamo in the Yugoslav First League was as a substitute on 18 May 1986 against FK Priština. The game was played at Maksimir stadium in Zagreb, the 29th round of 1985/86 season. Dinamo Zagreb won 4:3. Samuel Okwaraji He joined the Green Eagles and made the squad in 1988. At that year’s African Nations Cup where he scored one of the fastest goals in the history of the championship against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. He played along until the final match. The Eagles lost to their perennial rivals Cameroon by a lone goal. Okwaraji also made 4 appearances for the Nigerian Olympic team in 1988. One was during the qualifiers, and 3 at the Olympics themselves in Nigeria´s 3 games in the group D. Read more here https://kokination.com/life-and-times-of-samuel-okwaraji/
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https://kokination.com/the-life-and-times-of-andres-escobar-saldarriaga/ Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga was born in Medellin on the 13th day of March 1967 by Darío Escobar, a banker who founded an organisation that gives young people the opportunity to play football instead of being on the streets. Andrés attended Colegio Calasanz and graduated from Instituto Conrado González. While in school, he participated in school football teams before becoming a professional football player. He was a Colombian footballer and he played as a defender. In his lifetime, he played for Atlético Nacional, BSC Young Boys, and the Colombia national team. He was nicknamed The Gentleman for his clean style of play and calmness on the pitch. Escobar scored an own goal in Colombia's second group match against the United States during the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He was stretching to block a cross from American midfielder John Harkes when he deflected the ball into his own net. The United States took a 1–0 lead and ended up winning 2–1. After the tournament, he returned to Colombia. On the evening of 1 July 1994, five days after the elimination of Colombia from the World Cup, Escobar went to a bar in the El Poblado neighbourhood in Medellín with his friends. Then they went to a liquor store. Shortly afterwards, they arrived at the El Indio nightclub. His friends split up. At about 3:00 the next morning, Escobar was alone in the parking lot of El Indio, in his car, when three men appeared. They began arguing with him. Two of the men took out handguns. Escobar was shot six times with a .38 calibre pistol. It was reported that the killer shouted "Goal!" after every shot, once for each time the South American football commentator said it during the broadcast. The group then drove away in a Toyota pick-up truck, leaving Escobar to bleed to death. Escobar was rushed to the hospital where he died 45 minutes later. The murder was widely believed to be a punishment for the own goal. Escobar's funeral was attended by more than 120,000 people. Every year people honour Escobar by bringing photographs of him to matches. In July 2002, the city of Medellín unveiled a statue in honour of his memory. Reports have it that Humberto Castro Muñoz, a bodyguard for members of read more here https://kokination.com/the-life-and-times-of-andres-escobar-saldarriaga/
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https://kokination.com/the-story-behind-the-fact-about-tattoos-and-all-you-need-to-know/ Fact about Tattoos On fact about tattoos, Tattoos might be more common than ever, but you should understand the basic safety precautions and aftercare of your tattoo. From the Tahitian “tatau” which means to mark or strike, the word tattoo refers to some of the traditional modes of application where ink is “tapped” into the skin by using sharp sticks or bone. Certain peoples in the Arctic used a needle to pull carbon-embedded thread under the skin which creates linear designs. Other persons have however, cut designs into the skin and then rubbed the incisions with ink or ashes. Equally important is the fact that tattoos are also permanent marks or designs made on the body by the introduction of pigment through ruptures in the skin. Again, the term is also loosely applied to the inducement of scars (cicatrization). Tattooing proper has been practiced in most parts of the world, though it is rare among populations with the darkest skin colour and absent from most of China. Tattooed designs are thought by various peoples to provide magical protection against sickness or misfortune, or they serve to identify the wearer’s rank, status, or membership in a group. Decoration is perhaps the most common motive for tattooing. HOW ARE COLORS MADE? A pigment’s molecules are actually colorless. Again, the colors are produced when light refracts off molecules arranged into crystals in various ways. Metal salts make up pigments that are used in tattos. They are metals that have reacted with oxygen; this process is called oxidation and is exemplified by rusting iron. The pigment is held in a carrier solution to disinfect the pigments by inhibiting the growth of pathogens, to keep it evenly mixed and to facilitate its application. Most modern pigments are carried by alcohols, specifically methyl or ethyl alcohols, which are the simplest and most commonly used types. A tattoo is a permanent kind of body art. A design is made by puncturing the skin with needles and injecting tattoo ink into the deep layer of the skin. Tattoos used to be done manually — that is, the tattoo artist would puncture the skin with a needle and inject the ink by hand. Though this process is still used in some parts of the world, professional tattoo artists use tattoo machines. A tattoo machine powers the needles up and down as ink is deposited in the skin. How do I get a tattoo? If you want to get a tattoo, you should understand that tattoos are permanent. Tattoos are difficult to remove, expensive to remove and may not be completely removed. Again, before you get a tattoo, you should make sure you have had all your immunizations (especially hepatitis B and tetanus shots). Besides, if you have a medical problem such as heart disease, allergies, diabetes, skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a weak immune system, or a bleeding problem, talk to your doctor before getting a tattoo. Equally, if you get keloids (an overgrowth of scar tissue) you probably should not get a tattoo. Most times, having a tatoo may hurt your chances of getting a job or advancing your career. If you get a tattoo, career coaches recommend you get one that’s easy to cover with work clothes. What Else Should I Know before I Get Tattoos on fact about tattoos? You should protect yourself against infection if you decide to get a tattoo. You should make sure the tattoo studio is clean and safe, and that all equipment used is disposable (needles, ink, gloves) and sterilized (everything else). Ask the tattoo studio if they use single-use needles and sterilize all equipment using an autoclave (a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat for sterilization). You should see needles and other equipment removed from sealed, sterile containers. Ask if the studio uses one-time ink cartridges that are disposed of after each customer. Ask if the tattoo artist a licensed practitioner. They should be able to provide you with references. Does the tattoo studio follow universal precautions? These procedures help in dealing with blood and other body fluids to help prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis B, and other serious blood infections. If the studio looks unclean, if anything looks out of the ordinary, or if you feel in any way uncomfortable, find a better place to get your tattoo. Read more https://kokination.com/the-story-behind-the-fact-about-tattoos-and-all-you-need-to-know/ |
Fact about Tattoos On fact about tattoos, Tattoos might be more common than ever, but you should understand the basic safety precautions and aftercare of your tattoo. From the Tahitian “tatau” which means to mark or strike, the word tattoo refers to some of the traditional modes of application where ink is “tapped” into the skin by using sharp sticks or bone. Certain peoples in the Arctic used a needle to pull carbon-embedded thread under the skin which creates linear designs. Other persons have however, cut designs into the skin and then rubbed the incisions with ink or ashes. Equally important is the fact that tattoos are also permanent marks or designs made on the body by the introduction of pigment through ruptures in the skin. Again, the term is also loosely applied to the inducement of scars (cicatrization). Tattooing proper has been practiced in most parts of the world, though it is rare among populations with the darkest skin colour and absent from most of China. Tattooed designs are thought by various peoples to provide magical protection against sickness or misfortune, or they serve to identify the wearer’s rank, status, or membership in a group. Decoration is perhaps the most common motive for tattooing. HOW ARE COLORS MADE? A pigment’s molecules are actually colorless. Again, the colors are produced when light refracts off molecules arranged into crystals in various ways. Metal salts make up pigments that are used in tattos. They are metals that have reacted with oxygen; this process is called oxidation and is exemplified by rusting iron. The pigment is held in a carrier solution to disinfect the pigments by inhibiting the growth of pathogens, to keep it evenly mixed and to facilitate its application. Most modern pigments are carried by alcohols, specifically methyl or ethyl alcohols, which are the simplest and most commonly used types. A tattoo is a permanent kind of body art. A design is made by puncturing the skin with needles and injecting tattoo ink into the deep layer of the skin. Tattoos used to be done manually — that is, the tattoo artist would puncture the skin with a needle and inject the ink by hand. Though this process is still used in some parts of the world, professional tattoo artists use tattoo machines. A tattoo machine powers the needles up and down as ink is deposited in the skin. How do I get a tattoo? If you want to get a tattoo, you should understand that tattoos are permanent. Tattoos are difficult to remove, expensive to remove and may not be completely removed. Again, before you get a tattoo, you should make sure you have had all your immunizations (especially hepatitis B and tetanus shots). Besides, if you have a medical problem such as heart disease, allergies, diabetes, skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a weak immune system, or a bleeding problem, talk to your doctor before getting a tattoo. Equally, if you get keloids (an overgrowth of scar tissue) you probably should not get a tattoo. Most times, having a tatoo may hurt your chances of getting a job or advancing your career. If you get a tattoo, career coaches recommend you get one that’s easy to cover with work clothes. What Else Should I Know before I Get Tattoos on fact about tattoos? You should protect yourself against infection if you decide to get a tattoo. You should make sure the tattoo studio is clean and safe, and that all equipment used is disposable (needles, ink, gloves) and sterilized (everything else). Ask the tattoo studio if they use single-use needles and sterilize all equipment using an autoclave (a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat for sterilization). You should see needles and other equipment removed from sealed, sterile containers. Ask if the studio uses one-time ink cartridges that are disposed of after each customer. Ask if the tattoo artist a licensed practitioner. They should be able to provide you with references. Does the tattoo studio follow universal precautions? These procedures help in dealing with blood and other body fluids to help prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis B, and other serious blood infections. If the studio looks unclean, if anything looks out of the ordinary, or if you feel in any way uncomfortable, find a better place to get your tattoo. Read more https://kokination.com/the-story-behind-the-fact-about-tattoos-and-all-you-need-to-know/
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The Health Unit is looking for an associate to develop thematic files and support planning and organizing workshops for the First Aid (FA) and Prehospital emergency care (PHEC) programmes. To be eligible for this post, you must have recently completed studies within higher education with a maximum of one year's professional experience after graduation (or two years if you have been in previous traineeships.) The Health Unit works towards further development and strengthening of people and organisations involved in emergency preparedness and response, especially in critical and insecure contexts, often with limited resources. The objective is to ensure that casualties, in times of emergencies, benefit from timely, humane, and effective emergency care and, if vital, are referred up to an appropriate level of definitive care. Reports to (role) First Aid and Pre-hospital Emergency Care Coordinator Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities Assists the Programme Coordinator in the administrative functions of handling the global FA&PHEC file; Helps to build and design FA and PHEC guidelines, SOPs, equipment lists, etc; Supports Pre-hospital Emergency Care & First Aid field projects from the ICRC HQ; Follows up on initiatives, studies, innovations, and trends to implement lessons learned in other contexts (for example, Mass Casualty Management or Triage); Organizes workshops and seminars for National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies and other stakeholders (logistics and administration); Participates in the development of thematic internal and external communication and network; When needed, supports emergency operations. Certifications / Education required University degree, for example, in paramedic science, medicine/nursing (with an emergency specialty), or humanitarian aid (with a strong health emergency background). ICRC only considers higher educational qualifications from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Desired profile and skills Good understanding of pre-hospital emergency care structures and how they fit into broader public health systems; Knowledge of first aid and first aid education; Awareness of disaster management and/or humanitarian aid; Excellent command of computer tools (Microsoft office, video conferencing, databases, etc.); Familiar with new technologies, social media, applications, and other networking platforms; Flexible, communicative, and open-minded to cultural diversities and challenges; Strong creative thinking;Great teammate, very organized, and self-motivated; Sense of responsibility and ability to work autonomously; Strong motivation to work in humanitarian intervention; Experience in emergency response or voluntary work; Previous experience with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Additional information Location: Geneva Type of contract: Traineeship Length of assignment: 4 months Working rate: 100% Relocation: Not provided for traineeships Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided Gross monthly salary: 3,723.20 CHF Estimated start date: 15.01.2023 Application deadline: 28.10.2022 Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport - please upload it on your profile. Click on this link to apply https://www.kokination.one/2022/10/international-committee-of-red-cross.html?m=1
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M C Oluomo leads APC Presidential candidate Tinubu/Shettima 5 million man solidarity walk in Lagos. The Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, leads a solidarity rally for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Watch full video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhHt5RjY5sw
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The City boy is back |
Bola Tinubu the APC Presidential candidate returns to Nigeria as his supporters sing praises to him. They call him jagaban while other hail him the city boy. Watch full video https://youtube.com/shorts/HB_ojsoMcQs?feature=share |





