TERRORISM, THE RULE OF LAW AND THE NIGERIAN NATION

This paper will attempt an appraisal of the major challenges facing the Nigerian state from the perspective of the rule of law, namely, the challenges to security and the rule of law in the fight against terrorism. We consider that the discussion will not be complete without a referral to the issue of state of emergency. Nigeria is not alone in this challenge and reference will be made to other jurisdictions and particularly how the judiciary is expected to discharge its obligation in this very demanding situations. The rule of law is really on trial.