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Insecurity in Nigeria: Banditry, Kidnapping, and the Legal Responses
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Insecurity in Nigeria: Banditry, Kidnapping, and the Legal Responses

Nigeria continues to grapple with widespread insecurity, from Boko Haram in the North-East to banditry in the North-West. Legal experts examine the adequacy of Nigeria's counter-terrorism and criminal justice framework.

5 May 20267 min readBy The Plaintiff Editorial
EFCC and the War Against Corruption: Landmark Cases in 2025-2026
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EFCC and the War Against Corruption: Landmark Cases in 2025-2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pursued several high-profile corruption cases in 2025-2026. We examine the landmark prosecutions and what they mean for Nigeria's anti-corruption fight.

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Governorship Elections 2026: Key Battleground States to Watch
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Governorship Elections 2026: Key Battleground States to Watch

With governorship elections scheduled across several states in 2026, political analysts highlight the key contests that will determine the balance of power between Nigeria's major political parties.

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Nigeria's Economy in 2026: Inflation, Dollar Scarcity, and the Path Forward
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Nigeria's Economy in 2026: Inflation, Dollar Scarcity, and the Path Forward

As Nigeria battles persistent inflation and foreign exchange challenges, economists and legal experts assess the government's economic reforms and their impact on ordinary Nigerians.

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Supreme Court Upholds Tinubu's Election: What the Ruling Means for Nigeria's Democracy
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Supreme Court Upholds Tinubu's Election: What the Ruling Means for Nigeria's Democracy

Nigeria's Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment affirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's election victory. Legal analysts break down the implications for Nigeria's electoral jurisprudence.

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The Nigerian Bar Association and the Fight for Judicial Independence
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The Nigerian Bar Association and the Fight for Judicial Independence

The Nigerian Bar Association has been increasingly vocal about threats to judicial independence. From executive interference to the underfunding of courts, lawyers are sounding the alarm.

6 minRead
2027 General Elections: INEC Announces Voter Registration Deadline
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2027 General Elections: INEC Announces Voter Registration Deadline

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set a definitive deadline for voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging millions of eligible Nigerians to register or update their records.

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Peter Obi and the Labour Party: What Next After 2023?
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Peter Obi and the Labour Party: What Next After 2023?

The 'Obidient' movement transformed Nigerian politics in 2023. Two years on, what has become of the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, and what role will they play in 2027?

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SARS Disbandment Three Years Later: Has Police Reform Delivered?
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SARS Disbandment Three Years Later: Has Police Reform Delivered?

The #EndSARS protests of October 2020 forced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Three years on, has police reform transformed law enforcement in Nigeria, or are old patterns returning?

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Gender Equality in Nigerian Politics: Progress, Setbacks, and the Road Ahead
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Gender Equality in Nigerian Politics: Progress, Setbacks, and the Road Ahead

Despite decades of advocacy, Nigerian women remain significantly underrepresented in elected offices. A look at recent progress, legal barriers, and the campaigns pushing for change ahead of 2027.

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