Pastor Okochi Chukwu Obeni, the latest victim of jungle justice and primitive punishment – as well as intimidation by the political class in Ebonyi state. He is from Ohaechara Eziome Okochi, Amasiri community, Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi State. Two days ago, following a Facebook post he made, perceived to be distasteful to the chairman […]
Child Abuse and Neglect Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
Despite the partial lockdown, HRCRC was besieged within the last month with a medley of matters that mostly resolved around domestic violence and gender abuse, child abuse and even trafficking amidst others. Women and Children are worst hit as they suffer the brunt of the frustration in society due to the pandemic and the plethora […]
WHAT IS IN A GIRL CHILD? – by ChukwuEmika Udedibor ESQ and Chioma Ikegbunam ESQ
In Igbo land children are highly valued and cared for because they are regarded as wealth – both in the literal and metaphorical sense. In most Igbo cultures including Ebonyi, extended families look with anticipation to the eventual celebration of their daughters’ marriages and the Umunna cannot wait to partake of joyous feast and of […]
THE NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE ACT, 2019 – by Chioma Okoro ESQ
The Nigeria Correctional Service formerly known as the Nigeria Prisons Service is a Government Institution established to support the criminal justice system and guarantee public security by providing support in the reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of those who violate criminal laws. The Correctional Service is a parastatal under the Ministry of Interior and is headed […]
LAND CONFLICT; MOTHER OF DISPUTES – by Moses Ekeke
Conflict may be defined as “the strife for the mastery; hostile contest, battle, struggle, fighting between opposition, simultaneous but incompatible feelings or an opposition between persons or ideas; disagreement or argument about something important”[1]. “Land dispute involves conflicting claims to rights in land by two or more parties, focused on a particular piece of land, […]