Can police arrest you in one Nigerian state over a complaint made in another? This article explains interstate, warrants, police powers and the legal rights of an arrested person in Nigeria

By Step Rights Magazine Legal Desk Faith, Freedom, and the Law: The Tani Olorun Inter-State Arrest Crisis Explained A deepening legal standoff between traditionalists and religious communities has highlighted a critical friction point in the Nigerian justice system: the boundaries of free speech and the strict protocols of inter-state arrests. …

South Africa is reportedly seeking $18.5 million from Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia over migrant repatriation costs. Step Rights examines whether international and South African law actually require the three African governments to pay.

A police invitation does not automatically mean you have committed a crime. But when questioning turns into arrest or detention, Nigerian law provides important safeguards, including the right to know why you are being arrested. ABUJA, Nigeria — Receiving a telephone call, WhatsApp message or written invitation asking you to …

Nigeria is investing in e-filing, virtual hearings and digital case management to make courts faster and more accessible. But lawyers say technology can become another source of delay when systems fail or procedures are poorly implemented. ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s judiciary is embracing digital technology as part of efforts to …

Presidency says submissions on the National Policing Bill close at 5 p.m. on Thursday as Nigeria moves closer to a dual federal-state policing system ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerians have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, 13 August 2026, to submit their views on the proposed National Policing Bill, as the Federal …

Federal High Court declared their continued detention unlawful and ordered their release, but contempt proceedings have reportedly begun after the order was not implemented ADAMAWA, Nigeria — Questions over respect for judicial authority and the constitutional right to personal liberty have emerged in Adamawa State following reports that 42 residents …

By Step Rights Magazine Social media has recently been awash with claims that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has banned Nigerian lawyers from using the title “Barrister.” The claim has generated widespread debate within the legal profession and among members of the public. However, a review of the facts …

ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — The Ogun State Branch of Prisons Rehabilitation and Law Abiding Organization International (PRALARG International), led by Comrade Pralagian Kadiry Abiodun, paid a courtesy visit to the Adatan Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday, 31 July 2026, as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with …

ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — The Ogun State Branch of Prisons Rehabilitation and Law Abiding Organization International (PRALARG International) has paid a courtesy visit to the Adigbe Divisional Police Headquarters in Abeokuta as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on community safety, crime prevention, rehabilitation and respect for the rule of …