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In Nigeria, thousands of people remain in prison without conviction.
For many, the problem is not only slow courts, but poverty, weak legal access and a justice system that often moves faster for those who can afford it.
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This is the reality lawyer and rights advocate Funke Adeoye has spent years confronting through Hope Behind Bars Africa — from defending indigent detainees to pushing for wider justice reform.
Swipe through for the breakdown, then read the full interview on our website.
The true strength of every democracy lies in the security of its people. As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, we call for renewed efforts to secure the freedom of all citizens in captivity.
Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria.
— From all of us at DevReporting
₦459 billion allocated to education in 10 years.
Yet across Oyo State, students still learn in schools with broken toilets, poor infrastructure, teacher shortages, and inconsistent learning conditions.
So where is the disconnect?
DevReporting investigated how rising education budgets are colliding with the realities inside public school classrooms across Oyo State.
Read the full story via devreporting.com
Many Nigerian street children will never hear about the International Day for Street Children.
While the world discusses rights, justice and protection, many children across Nigeria are still waking up under bridges, in motor parks and at bus stops — (1)
— focused not on awareness campaigns, but survival.
Behind the labels of “area boys” and “street kids” are children facing poverty, displacement, stigma and exclusion from basic support systems.
Wishing you peace, joy, and countless blessings this Eid al-Adha. 🌙✨
May the season remind us of the power of faith, kindness, and giving to others. Eid Mubarak from DevReporting
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