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Lawyers condemn jungle justice, urge unity, strict law enforcement

On: August 18, 2026

By Christiana Nicholas Legal practitioners have condemned jungle justice in Nigeria, saying there is no justification for citizens taking the law into their own hands. Jungle justice is an extrajudicial form of punishment where a mob or vigilance group beats, tortures, or kills a person suspected of a crime withoutContinue Reading

Are lawsuits becoming tools against public participation?

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor

On: June 4, 2026

In: Features

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By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For many journalists, activists and civil society actors in Nigeria, speaking out on public interest issues is now a risky undertaking. Beyond threats, intimidation and harassment, a growing number are finding themselves entangled in costly and prolonged legal battles. This is notContinue Reading

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