By Victory Chukwuka A new amendment proposed by the Nigerian House of Representatives, which recently passed second reading, seeks to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. If passed, the bill would amend…
By David Abraham On the 7th of March 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the death sentence of Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, who was convicted for the killing of…
By Victory Chukwuka The criminal justice system in Nigeria is often hindered by inefficiencies, corruption, and a lack of transparency. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun was represented at an event,…
By Victory Chukwuka In Nigeria, the criminal justice system disproportionately impacts women, leading to a range of social, economic, and psychological consequences. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, there were about 8,200…
I am writing to share key reflections from the Women in Corrections Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, convened by the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), a global network dedicated to advancing ethical and…
The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) in partnership with Hope Behind Bars Africa, recently launched the Justice Project 2025, an initiative aimed at providing free legal services to indigent inmates and…
In an age dominated by social media and big tech, the relationship between misinformation, disinformation and the criminal justice system has become increasingly complex. Weeks ago, the Nigerian media erupted with the alarming…
a bricklayer was charged with Stealing, Criminal trespass, breaking and entry. The defendant was alleged to have stolen money belonging to his friend by entering the friend’s room without permission. David did not…
On his way back from college, Christian John got arrested by the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit, spent some months at the SARS facility and was charged with armed robbery and…
Osas, Daniel, Aigbe, and Osahon were imprisoned in the Edo State police cell for several months. They were accused of conspiracy and stealing. The Lawyer for Hope Behind Bars Africa presented a defence…
Hope Behind Bars Africa is pleased to formally announce the expansion of its board with two new members who will bring diverse expertise and insight to its work. Over the years, we have…
was arrested and remanded in 2018 on allegations of committing armed robbery. His appearance in court happened 5 years later, precisely in November 2022, when our volunteer lawyer, Emmanuel Okorie met him during…