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.
Read More »Are Nigeria’s Digital Courts Actually Slowing Justice?
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 …
Read More »FACT CHECK: Did the Chief Justice of Nigeria Ban Lawyers from Using the Title “Barrister”?
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 …
Read More »PRALARG International Strengthens Partnership with Police During Courtesy Visit to Adatan Division
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 …
Read More »PRALARG International Strengthens Police Partnership During Courtesy Visit to Adigbe Division in Abeokuta
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 …
Read More »High Blood Pressure Can Be Silent: What Every Adult Should Know
By Step Rights Magazine | Health Education | July 28, 2026 You may feel healthy. You may go to work every day, exercise, eat normally and experience no pain or obvious symptoms. Yet your blood pressure could be dangerously high. Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, often causes no symptoms. …
Read More »Can Your Landlord Enter Your Home Without Permission? What Nigerian Law Says
By Step Rights Magazine | Legal Education | July 25, 2026 You rented an apartment, paid the agreed rent and moved in. One day, your landlord opens the door and enters without informing you. When challenged, the landlord responds: “This is my house. I can enter whenever I want.” But …
Read More »NIMC ACT 2026: What Every Nigerian Should Know About the New National Identity Law
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 …
Read More »South African Activist Ngizwe Mchunu Faces Jail After Contempt of Court Ruling
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 …
Read More »Twenty-Two Percent Justice? Why the ECOWAS Court Is Pushing West African Governments to Obey Its Judgments
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 …
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