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In an insightful call for national transformation, experts emphasize the importance of self-discovery and leadership training for children aged 13 to 17. The goal is to nurture a generation capable of taking up the mantle of leadership and contributing to Nigeria’s future. Understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, and values at a young age can create a foundation for effective leadership. However, for this vision to succeed, children's rights must be safeguarded, ensuring they grow in environments that nurture their potential.

The recent tragic incident involving the rape and murder of Mrs. Chinwendu Amadi, a pregnant woman, near the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Imo State, highlights the urgent need for enhanced security and protection for all Nigerians. The horrifying details surrounding her death—violently assaulted and left in a bushy area—are not just an affront to human dignity but a stark reminder of the pervasive insecurity plaguing our communities.

The office of the Attorney General of the Federation recently charged ten protesters who were arrested during the #Endbadgovernance# protest to court for the offense of treason, amongst other offenses.

The recent judgment delivered by Chief Magistrate Tope Aladejana of the Ondo State Magistrate Court, which sentenced Benjamin Andrew to three years imprisonment without proper trial, raises critical concerns about the administration of justice in Nigeria.

In August, we witnessed a nationwide protest against bad governance in Nigeria. The #EndBadGovernance# protest was a response to the deteriorating state of the country's economy.

The Nigeria Police Force, tasked with maintaining law and order, has been perpetrating a gross violation of citizens’ rights through indiscriminate arrests. For such a long time, this alarming trend has left innocent individuals languishing in detention for years.

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has recently handed down a landmark verdict, finding the Nigerian government guilty of gross human rights violations during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The court’s ruling underscores the Nigerian government’s failure to uphold constitutional protections and international human rights standards.

In recent times, police extortion has taken a different dimension. Cases of police armed robbery have become rampant. On May 31, a lawyer whose X(Twitter) handle is @The_Barr_OluT narrated her ugly experience with men of the Nigeria Police Force wherein she claimed they extorted the sum of One hundred and seventy-six thousand naira (N176,000) from her while she was on her way to work."

The recent arrest of Stanley Okoruwa for defaming businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as 'E-Money,' serves as a stark reminder of the legal and ethical responsibilities that accompany freedom of expression, especially in the digital age."

On May 1, men of the Nigerian police secretly abducted Mr. Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism."

It has always been an informal rule in most schools especially the secondary and tertiary institutions in the world, that weaker students are predisposed to being bullied. This is seen in the daily lives of junior and senior secondary schools students, where they run errands for their senior counterparts. Hence, when a junior rebuffs their request, all hell may be let loose whether within the school premises or outside the school premises."

On March 11, 2024, a citizen whose Twitter handle is @pureazibaNelson, drew the attention of the Nigerian authorities to his encounter with some men of the police force whom he believed wrongly harassed him."

Is ignorance of the law truly an excuse in Nigeria? Not a chance! This post explores the legal principle and why it matters, using the recent case of social media personality Bobrisky as an example. We delve into the importance of the rule of law and why legal awareness is crucial. But the post doesn't stop there. We acknowledge the challenges of legal literacy in Nigeria and propose solutions like legal aid programs and public awareness campaigns. Ultimately, this post aims to empower Nigerians to navigate the legal system and build a more just society.""

Erisco Food Limited has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding a Facebook post by a user named Chioma Okoli, 39. On Sept. 17, 2023, Okoli made a Facebook post in which she alleged that she bought a tomato paste produced by Erisco Food Limited and that when she decided to taste the product, it was full of sugar.""

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on February 20 its decision to distribute contraband foodstuff items seized by officers of the service. They were forfeited to the federal government by Order of Court to citizens at affordable rates."