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DON'T BE TOO CHEAP Don't underrate yourself while making  decision,take advantage of opportunities that come around you but in doing so guide yourself against evil. Humility deserves honour and respect, but do not let others have their way at your expense. Don't give up ur right to please evil or an unjust act, never hesitate to speak out when the occasion demands. Be the master of your self and discipline yourself in a way that you u can not be easily bought over buy any price.

Constitutional safeguard of an accuse person in Nigeria. The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees fair hearing to every person charged or accused of criminal offence. It provides that in any trial of an accuse person before a court of law, he or she should be protected by this constitutional rights . Constitutional safeguards presuppose that an accused person arrested or detained in custody must be accorded with all the  rights as guaranteed in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic  of Nigeria. These Rights Includes; Presumption of innocence ,the accused person shall remain innocent until proved guilty of the offence charged. public trial for criminal offence (except in certain circumstances – public safety/order, welfare of child offenders etc.)Written charge informing the individual of the detail and nature of the offence, Adequate time and facilities for preparation of his/her defence . Right to a legal practitioner of his/her choice. R