Can police arrest you in one Nigerian state over a complaint made in another? This article explains interstate, warrants, police powers and the legal rights of an arrested person in Nigeria
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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.
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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 …
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Presidency says submissions on the National Policing Bill close at 5 p.m. on Thursday as Nigeria moves closer to a dual federal-state policing system ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerians have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, 13 August 2026, to submit their views on the proposed National Policing Bill, as the Federal …
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Federal High Court declared their continued detention unlawful and ordered their release, but contempt proceedings have reportedly begun after the order was not implemented ADAMAWA, Nigeria — Questions over respect for judicial authority and the constitutional right to personal liberty have emerged in Adamawa State following reports that 42 residents …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Introduction A petition is a formal written complaint addressed to a government agency, law enforcement authority, public institution, regulatory body, traditional institution, or private organization requesting intervention, investigation, protection, redress, or enforcement of rights. In Nigeria, petitions have become one of the most effective tools for seeking justice, reporting crimes, …
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