Nigerians were jolted last week after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to invade the country over what he called a “Christian genocide.” Trump’s fiery remarks, made during a rally in Texas, accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to protect Nigeria’s Christian population from systematic killings in the North and Middle Belt.

The recent arrest and disappearance of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore during the Free Nnamdi Kanu protest in Abuja once again expose the fragile foundations of Nigeria’s democracy and the deep-seated contempt for the rule of law by its security agencies.

By Henry Ojelu When President Bola Tinubu announced the pardon of 175  ex-convicts earlier this month under the Federal Government’s Prerogative of Mercy, the gesture was expected to demonstrate compassion, align with the administration’s commitment to justice reform, and decongest overcrowded correctional centres across the country. But instead of applause, the decision stirred intense controversy, […]

By Okechukwu Nwanguma October 2020 marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s history. For weeks, young Nigerians occupied streets and public squares, united by a simple but profound demand: End Police brutality, ensure accountability, and reform the Nigeria Police. The #EndSARS movement was a cry from a generation that had grown weary of impunity. It was […]

In this interview, Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, reflects on his two years in office.