Persons with disabilities in Nigeria are protected by law. Learn about the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, employment rights, education, accessibility, healthcare, and legal remedies against discrimination. By Step Rights Magazine Human Rights Desk For millions of Nigerians living with disabilities, the greatest obstacle is often not …

By Step Rights Magazine Legal Desk Mobile phones have become digital records of our lives, containing personal conversations, banking information, photographs, emails, business records, and social media accounts. It is therefore unsurprising that one of the most common questions asked during police encounters in Nigeria is: Can the police search …

By Step Rights Magazine Buying or selling land or a motor vehicle is one of the most common transactions in Nigeria. Many people still believe that once the buyer and seller agree on the price, payment can be made in cash without any legal consequences. However, Nigerian law has significantly …

Legal Advice The answer is Yes—but only under specific legal conditions and for a limited period. A Nigerian citizen returning from abroad, or any foreign visitor, may lawfully drive in Nigeria with a valid foreign driver’s license for a temporary period, provided certain conditions are met. 1. Temporary Recognition of …

By Step Rights Magazine Legal Desk Introduction Imagine receiving a phone call informing you that your father, mother, wife, brother, or child has been arrested—not because they committed a crime, but because the police could not locate you. Can the police lawfully detain a relative simply to compel a suspect …

By Step Rights Magazine The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian citizens in South Africa, demanding a thorough investigation and warning that continued attacks on Nigerians could have consequences for relations between the two African nations. The diplomatic protest comes as South Africa experiences …

By Step Rights Magazine The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has condemned the alleged arrest of the father of Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, describing the action as unconstitutional if the reports are accurate. In a press statement …

By Step Rights Magazine On July 1, 1993, what began as an ordinary workday in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district ended in one of California’s deadliest office shootings. A lone gunman entered the offices of a prominent law firm inside the 48-story 101 California Street building and opened …

By Step Rights Magazine On 30 June 1934, Germany witnessed one of the most significant acts of political violence in modern history. What began as a coordinated operation to eliminate perceived political rivals within the Nazi movement evolved into a nationwide purge that demonstrated how quickly the rule of law …

Step Rights Magazine Editorial Analysis The debate over state policing in Nigeria has entered a decisive phase following the passage of the State Police constitutional amendment bill by the National Assembly. If eventually ratified by at least two-thirds of the State Houses of Assembly and signed into law, Nigeria will …

By Olayemi, Step Rights Magazine Introduction Nigeria has entered a new era of digital identity management following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 on 26 June 2026. The new law repeals the 2007 Act and introduces significant reforms designed to modernize the …

Nigeria Police Tighten Rules on Officers’ Social Media Use ABUJA, Nigeria — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered all serving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to immediately cease unauthorised social media activities that could undermine the image, professionalism, and integrity of the Force. The directive, …

By Step Rights Magazine The acquittal of a South Carolina convenience store owner in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton has reignited a national debate in the United States about self-defense, race, gun violence, and the value society places on the lives of young people. Nearly three years after …

By Olayemi, Step Rights Magazine Editorial Team A South African court has found controversial activist and former radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu guilty of contempt of court, a ruling that has attracted widespread public attention due to Mchunu’s prominent role in anti-immigration campaigns and nationalist activism in South Africa. The case …

By Olayemi, Step Rights Magazine The ECOWAS Court of Justice is intensifying efforts to improve compliance with its judgments across West Africa. Step Rights Magazine examines why enforcement matters, the challenges facing victims, and what stronger compliance could mean for human rights and the rule of law. The promise of …