Protection, Not Prosecution: Why Nigeria must decriminalise attempted suicide
By Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu The National Suicide Prevention Bill, 2026 offers the Senate an opportunity to align Nigerian law with its human rights obligations and with the evidence on suicide prevention. That opportunity should not be lost. On 13 October 2026, the Senate passed the National Suicide Prevention Bill, 2026 (SB. 730) on second reading. […]
Constitution Review: Matters arising
Recently, the National Assembly embarked on further amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.
Leaders seek power for self enrichment – Aregbesola
Osun State Governor,Mr. Rauf Aregbesola has declared that majority of Nigeria leaders mainly strive for power to enrich themselves and members of their family.
International Human Rights Day: Lagos govt vows to protect citizens’ fundamental rights
The Lagos state government has promised to protect rights of citizens of the state jealously.
Our detention: Case of double standards, by Charles Okah
My name is Charles Tonbra Okah, aka Billy Bones. On October 16, 2010 operatives of the State Security Services, on a warrant invaded my residence in Apapa GRA claiming that I was the suspected spokesman for MEND using the pseudonym “Jomo Gbomo.” My eldest son, visiting from the United States where he attends the University of Kansas (KU) was also arrested.
NBA will ensure that people get their Constitution – Edosanwan, SAN
Chief Charles Edosomwan, SAN, a former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, is chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Constitutional Review and Law Reform Committee.
