When States Must Protect Themselves
ABUJA, Nigeria – From villages abandoned to bandits to highways stalked by kidnappers, Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has left many communities asking whether protection can…
Topic
Justice Reform
Police Move to Dismiss, Prosecute Officer Over Killing Sparks Outrage in Delta
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman over the fatal shooting…
Sanwo-Olu Pardons 43 Inmates to Ease Lagos Prison Congestion
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 43 inmates as part of efforts to decongest correctional centres and strengthen the…
Judge Calls for End to Cultural Practices Fueling Gender Violence
ABUJA, Nigeria – A senior judge urges Nigeria to dismantle cultural norms enabling violence against women, warning that systemic barriers continue to deny victims…
Tinubu Grants Clemency to 175 Convicts, Cites Reform, Remorse
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted clemency to 175 convicts and former convicts, including Maryam Sanda, Professor Magaji Garba, Major S.A.…