Undoubtedly, Nigeria is failing its women and girls in so many ways. There has been an astronomical increase in the cases of gender-based violence across the country. This has underscored the critical need for government and Civil Society Organizations to act swiftly to protect its most vulnerable and ultimately put an end to gender-based violence. According to the Nigerian Police, a total of 717 reported cases of rape have been received in January and May 2020, adding that t

I cannot pretend to be of the Chukwuma breed that fought the military junta from campus to activism with badges and relics of what that generation of activists suffered or went through in birthing democracy. Fate had thrown me quickly into mingling with these icons faster than I would imagine. I had successfully challenged the electoral Body compelling it to conduct LG elections as against simply appointing LG Chairmen by state Governors. In a rare show of government complian

supporting the judicial panels of inquiry to strengthen their capacity to conduct the inquiries more effectively Following the #EndSARS protests on human rights violations alleged to have been committed by the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), judicial panels of inquiry have been established at national and state levels. Their mandates include receiving and investigating complaints of human rights violations; evaluating evidence presented, drawing conclusions in

It has been seen that a protest which started on a peaceful note escalated into something that even the protesters did not foresee. The protest was hijacked by hoodlums who exhibited all manner of evil actions against the peaceful protesters and the entire nation, by killing citizens, burning down police stations, privately owned businesses, and vehicles. It was reported that the Television Continental (TVC), a television station allegedly owned by Tinubu Ahmed, was attacked

It is heart-warming to observe that the killings, maiming and destruction to property that characterized the recent #EndSars Protests have gradually given way to some peace and normalcy following calls by well-meaning Nigerians for at-least an immediate suspension to the protests. The hiatus has paved way for the setting up of Judicial Panels of Inquiry as earlier directed by the Vice President at the Federal Executive Council meeting that held on Thursday, the 15th day of Oc

Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was founded in 1992 by a former Commissioner of Police, Simeon Danladi Midenda. SARS was established as a result of an increase in violent crimes in Nigeria following a dispute between the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army which made officers of the Nigerian Police Force desert their duty posts. The responsibility of the Special Unit is to investigate, arrest, detain and prosecute persons involved in violent crimes like armed robber