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 …

By Step Rights Magazine Fresh details have emerged in the killing of a handcuffed suspect in Delta State, intensifying public outrage and raising serious questions about police conduct and accountability. Authorities have confirmed that the officer at the centre of the incident, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), had been …

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 …

Nigeria’s Federal Government has ordered the immediate enforcement of newly gazetted police regulations, signaling a renewed push to reform law enforcement practices—but raising critical questions about whether the move will translate into real accountability on the ground. In a directive issued on Thursday, the Federal Government instructed the police high …

Case Spotlight: Mr. Joseph Igwe vs. Operation Burst By Step Rights Magazine Editorial Desk Lead A human rights petition in Nigeria’s Oyo State has brought renewed scrutiny to the conduct of security operatives, after officers of Operation Burst were accused of withholding recovered evidence and obstructing a police investigation in …

The Chief Executive Officer of Prisons Rehabilitation and Law Abiding Organisation PRALARG International has called on the government to take urgent steps to curb recidivism in the criminal justice system Comrade Akinwunmi stated this during a conference attended by officials from the judiciary, police, paramilitary personnel, and non-governmental organisations. Others …

Visit to Lagos State Task-Force The State Coordinator’s address Pralarg International Lagos State Branch courtesy to Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and special offences Unit Task Force Oshodi, Lagos on Thursday, February 2, 2023 by 10:00am The Chairman [CSP Shola Jejeloye] and his management staff welcomed PRALARG INTERNATIONAL visiting team led by PRALARG …

US closes Peshawar consulate as Pakistan-Afghan tensions spike Mar 13, 2026 pralarg WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD / KABUL — The United States Department of State has announced the permanent closure of the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, a diplomatic mission long considered the closest American post to Afghanistan, as tensions intensify between Pakistan and the …

Trump Escalates Iran Standoff as Congress Rejects Limits on War Powers U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified tensions with Iran by ruling out negotiations unless Tehran agrees to an unconditional surrender, signaling a sharp escalation in Washington’s hardline posture toward the Islamic Republic. The statement comes amid growing instability across the …

The attacks, which occurred on March 16, are believed to be linked to Islamist militant groups operating in the region, including Boko Haram. Emergency responders say the blasts targeted crowded civilian areas, amplifying the scale of casualties and injuries. Security officials have yet to release full details on the perpetrators, …

BAKU — Authorities in Azerbaijan say they have disrupted a series of planned attacks allegedly organized by operatives linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), arresting individuals accused of forming sleeper cells tasked with targeting strategic infrastructure and foreign military interests. The country’s State Security Service of Azerbaijan announced that the …

A peacekeeping unit from Ghana deployed in Lebanon has been struck by missiles, raising serious concerns over the safety of international forces operating in the conflict-prone region.   The battalion, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), reportedly came under attack during heightened hostilities in southern Lebanon. …