On October 29, 2024, AWJAI, in partnership with Citizens Gavel, embarked on a mission to bring hope and justice to the forgotten inmates of Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre. Among the many stories of injustice, two young men, Mr. MM (17) and Mr. HA (18), stood out. Mr. MM: A Teenager’s Fight for Freedom At […]
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Imagine paying for a service only to have the provider disappear. That’s exactly what happened when a lawyer accepted payment to register two business names, then refused to complete the work. Even worse, he’s avoided all attempts to serve him a demand letter. At AWJAI, we believe no one is above the law. We’re standing
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Unchecked professional misconduct only grows stronger in the shadows. Those who engage in illegality are often emboldened if their actions go unchallenged. In June 2024, AWJAI’s founder received troubling news: a lawyer who had orchestrated her unlawful eviction in March 2022, was now campaigning to become the chairman of a Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branch
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On February 14, 2024, Mr. Ahmed, an orphan struggling with financial hardship, was arrested and held in detention for seven months due to his inability to meet bail conditions. During a monitoring visit on August 29, 2024, AWJAI, alongside Her Worship Nonye O. Chiemene and other organizations, encountered Mr. Ahmed’s case. In a hopeful turn,
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In collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Citizens Gavel, AWJAI conducted a monitoring visit to Bwari Police Station, led by Her Worship Okoronkwo Chiemene. During our visit on August 29, 2024, we encountered an inmate, an orphan struggling with financial hardship, who had been detained
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In the darkness of domestic violence, a young mother and her 2 children found themselves trapped, helpless, and afraid. Beaten and cast out with nothing, not even essentials for her babies, she faced the looming threat of death from her abuser. But in the midst of her despair, she found a beacon of hope in
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AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), Citizens Gavel, Hope Behind Bars Africa, the Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Committee, and students from the Nigerian Law School, conducted a monitoring visit to Dawaki Police Station on September 26, 2024. The visit was led by Magistrate Muhammad Tahir and other court
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AWJAI, along with Magistrate Ibegu Linda Abhiranyam of the Magistrate Court Lugbe, the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee, Citizens Gavel, and duty solicitors, conducted an oversight inspection at Trademoore Police Station on July 30, 2024. During the visit, two detainees confessed to theft; however, the victim, having recovered his stolen items, chose not to
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AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), conducted an oversight visit to the Apo Legislative Quarters Police Station, led by His Worship Magistrate Dodo, on July 29, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the Nigerian Police’s compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and other relevant laws in managing
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Introduction The Rights of Children in Nigeria are protected by a comprehensive legal framework that includes national laws such as the Child Rights Act (2003) and international treaties like the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). These rights cover various aspects of a child’s life, from education and health to protection
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