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Common interpretation maxims

 There are some common principles or presumptions as regards  legislation which are usually expressed in latin maxims which are resorted to in interpreting words in contexts in which they appear. They are explained below.  1. The ejusdem generis principle  : This principle shows that in a situation where there is a list of things which fall under an identical class,  followed by a general word, the scope of the general words is restricted to things belonging to the class to which all the specific or particular fall. You can consider this as a case of common noun and proper nouns..  let's say the law provides that biros,pencils and markers and all other writing aids should not be used. Such law covers other writing materials not listed here. 2 .Expressio unis est exclusio atterius : the express mention of a thing is to the exclusion of others. This maxim of interpretation is of the provision that where the law explicitly mentions a thing or entity, such law ...
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Michael Bloomberg shreds Trump’s politics, endorses Democrats At a time when the nation is reeling from a horrific attack against a religious group that killed 11 Americans, and from a bomber who targeted people for their politics, President Trump has chosen to inflame rather than heal — for the most cynical of reasons: He hopes to boost the election prospects of Republicans. Politics doesn’t get much more dishonest and depraved than this. The president’s decision to deploy more than 5,000 active-duty troops to the southern border to stop a caravan of a few thousand people reeks of partisan politics. The marchers are still weeks away, many of them are children, many have already turned back — and many more are expected to, as has happened with previous caravans. Our border security and asylum officers are capable of handling this job, including turning away anyone who attempts to cross illegally. The only reason to send in troops — and to call the caravan an “invasion,” an...
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Buhari’s impeachment case over WAEC certificate adjourned till November 26 A case seeking for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged non possession of his West African Examination Council, WAEC, certificate  and other qualifying credentials has been adjourned till November 26 by Justice Maureen Onyetenu-led Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun state. Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), In the suit, filed on June 19, accused president Buhari of violating the provisions of the 1999 constitution but not possessing the required qualifications to contest for the presidency. The suit has the National Assembly, Senate President and the Speaker, House of Representatives as co-defendants alongside President Buhari as the 4 th  defendant. It accused the National Assembly of “closing their eyes to the president’s gross misconduct,” and failure to impeach the president. According to Sahara Reporters, The suit partly reads thus, “In the light of t...
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Tekno Expresses Gratitude for Daughter Skye. In 2017 Tekno and Nigerian-born British singer Lola Rae sparked dating rumours which they confirmed in July.  Fast forward almost a year after, and the couple welcomed their first child together, a baby girl they named Skye. Yesterday proud dad Tekno shared a photo of his daughter in his arms and he captioned it “Grateful”. So sweet.
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No sensible politician can ignore entertainers, says Osinbajo  Lagos — Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reassured stakeholders in the entertainment industry of the Federal Government’s commitment to support them to enhance national growth and development. VP Osinbajo delivers keynote remarks as he declares the conference ope Osinbajo gave the assurance at an event organised for entertainers and tagged “An Evening with the Vice President” in Lagos on Friday. Hundreds of entertainers including actors, comedians and musicians, among other, were among creative artistes present at the event. Osinbajo said: “No sensible politician can ignore entertainers; if you do, you do so at your own risk. Entertainers also cannot ignore politicians; it is impossible. If you do, you do so at your own peril.” He noted that some entertainers were already in politics and urged others to participate, in order to make a change and a difference. The Vice President said he had met frequently with enter...
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