Explanation

Human rights are inherent entitlements all people have regardless of nationality, sex, ethnicity, religion, or other status. Nigerias 1999 Constitution (Chapter IV) guarantees fundamental rights.

Key rights: life, dignity, personal liberty, fair hearing, private/family life, thought/conscience/religion, expression, peaceful assembly, movement, freedom from discrimination.

Rights have limitations – exercise must not infringe others rights or public interest. State of emergency may suspend certain rights temporarily. Citizens can seek judicial remedy when rights violated.