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Step Rights Magazine ILORIN, Nigeria — A Nigerian high court on Wednesday sentenced the founder of a church to life in prison after convicting him of raping underage members of his congregation and illegally terminating pregnancies resulting from the assaults. Justice Hammed Aliyu Gegele of the Kwara State High Court …

Delhi, India — The World Human Rights Research Council has appointed Dr. Jyoti Zongluju of Law Chambers, Delhi, India, as the International President, General Cell (F). The appointment followed a review of her qualifications and professional experience, according to the council. In a statement, the organisation said Dr. Zongluju is …

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Cuba following a diplomatic visit by its leadership to the Cuban Ambassador in Abuja amid ongoing concerns over the humanitarian impact of longstanding economic sanctions on the island nation. The National President of CDHR, …

Appeal Dismissed as Maryland Court Affirms Earlier Defamation Ruling By Step Rights Magazine The Appellate Court of Maryland, United States, has reportedly upheld a $300,000 judgment entered against controversial blogger, Olufunke Ashekun, in a defamation case involving the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) USA and its General Overseer, …

Claims Retired Customs Officer, Estate Leaders Attempted Forceful Takeover of Property Access By Step Rights Magazine A property owner in Mowe, Ogun State, Mr. Alabi Michael Ayotoyinbo, has accused a retired Nigerian Customs officer and other individuals of orchestrating what he described as years of intimidation, unlawful interference, and police-backed …

By Step Rights MagazineSources: BBC Yoruba, Punch Newspapers Fresh controversy has erupted in Kwara State after a family accused police officers in Arandun community of unlawfully arresting, detaining and assaulting a teenage girl for three days following the disappearance of her elder brother, who was reportedly wanted over an alleged …

By Step Rights Magazine An Islamic cleric standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has denied involvement in any coup plan, saying more than ₦10 million paid into his account was meant for prayers and charity. Sheikh Bukar Kashim Goni is among six defendants facing …

Pralarg International (Prisons Rehabilitation and Law Abiding Organization International), a New Jersey–based, non-governmental, non-religious, and non-political human rights advocacy organization, strongly condemns the shocking and unlawful killing of a handcuffed suspect by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Delta State. The disturbing reports indicating that the officer was expressly …

To address rising cases of abuse and human rights violations, Pralarg International has launched a nationwide reporting system, allowing Nigerians to submit complaints and seek justice without fear or intimidation. The initiative, unveiled as part of the organization’s expanding human rights advocacy efforts, allows individuals across Nigeria to report incidents …

ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — In a significant step toward correctional reform, the National Open University of Nigeria has formally admitted 58 inmates into its academic programmes at the Nigerian Correctional Service in Ogun State, reinforcing a growing shift from punishment to rehabilitation through education. The matriculation ceremony, held at the Ibara …