Tag: #LegalReform
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WOMANIFESTO COALITION CONDEMNS ARBITRARY PASSPORT SEIZURES BY NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
A coalition of over 300 women’s rights and Civil Society Organisations led by Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has condemned the increasing cases of passport seizures without court orders by personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Speaking in Abuja, Akiyode-Afolabi highlighted that such acts violate citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of movement under Section 41(1) of…
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PPDC PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP TO 5,595 DETAINEES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has offered free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees across Nigeria, tackling the country’s challenge of poor justice access. Mrs. Lucy Abagi, PPDC CEO, shared this at the PPDC ‘Law For Humanity Summit 2025’ in Abuja. PPDC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, highlighted its efforts…
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JUSTICE FOR OCHANYA: FOUNDATION DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY SEVEN YEARS AFTER TRAGIC DEATH
The Kunie Foundation, based in Enugu, has reignited calls for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died in 2018 from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse in Benue State. The foundation’s Communications Manager, Mr. Uchenna Igboeme, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the slow pace of legal proceedings and ongoing impunity protecting perpetrators of sexual…
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ENUGU CHIEF JUDGE GRANTS BAIL TO 86 INMATES IN 2025 JAIL DELIVERY
Justice Raymond Ozoemena, Chief Judge of Enugu State, has ordered the release and granted bail to 86 inmates at the Enugu Custodial Centre, including an 86-year-old man, citing health and humanitarian reasons. The announcement was made during the launch of the 2025 Jail Delivery exercise, which aims to protect the fundamental rights of persons awaiting…
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SOUTH-WESTERS CALL FOR TOUGHER LAWS, PROSECUTIONS AGAINST FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Voices from the South-West are rising to demand stronger legal frameworks and firmer prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices across the region and Nigeria at large. This call came during a focused one-day training and engagement that brought together law enforcement, prosecutors, judiciary members, and Survivor-Centred Legal Aid advocates to combat gender-based violence (GBV)…
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DNA TESTING IN NIGERIA RISES TO 13.1% IN 2025, REVEALS FAMILY TRUST ISSUES
Smart DNA Nigeria’s 2025 Annual Report shows a 13.1% surge in DNA testing, driven largely by immigration-related tests amid Nigeria’s emigration boom. Despite progress, paternity uncertainty remains high, with one in four tests excluding the presumed father—a slight improvement from 27% in 2024 but still alarming. Firstborn children, especially sons, show higher rates of paternity…
