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Kuje Inmates Graduate with NOUN Degrees

Six inmates at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre have earned university degrees from NOUN, showcasing education's power for rehabilitation. Read their inspiring stories of hope and purpose.

Advocates Push Humane Prison Reforms in Nigeria

Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.

Commission Seeks Regulation to Protect Nigerians

The Nigeria Law Reform Commission calls for strong regulations to protect citizens from medical negligence and harmful religious practices. Read more on the urgent need for reform.

FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons

Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.

15 Petitions Flood Rivers Human Rights Tribunal

Over 15 petitions presented at the People’s Tribunal in Port Harcourt expose human rights abuses and environmental injustice in Rivers State. Victims seek justice where conventional systems have failed.

LP Chieftain Sues Over Death Threats in Ebonyi

Labour Party chieftain Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh files a rights suit against suspected political enforcers for death threats. He seeks judicial protection and affirms the rule of law. Read more.

Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community

9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.

Lagos CP: No Police Should Search Your Phone

Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh reaffirms his order prohibiting officers from searching residents' phones. Learn about the public's reaction and real-life enforcement challenges.

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