By Step Rights Magazine Legal Desk Faith, Freedom, and the Law: The Tani Olorun Inter-State Arrest Crisis Explained A deepening legal standoff between traditionalists and religious communities has highlighted a critical friction point in the Nigerian justice system: the boundaries of free speech and the strict protocols of inter-state arrests. …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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