STEP RIGHTS EDITORIAL DESK

A 30-year-old All Progressives Congress aspirant, Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, has completed the party’s screening process for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Buba’s appearance at the screening venue attracted wide attention online, with many social …

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 The ongoing alleged coup trial against persons accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration took a dramatic turn in Abuja after a Presidential Villa worker allegedly admitted involvement in meetings linked to plans to “sanitize the government.” Zekeri Umoru, an employee in the maintenance …

By Step Rights Magazine The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arraigned a Lagos-based trader, Chidera Chukwuka, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution and display of unwholesome processed alcoholic products. Chukwuka, 30, was brought before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa …

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 …