Brutality against NLC President Joe Ajaero, an abuse of human rights – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said the brutality meted to Mr Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) […]
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Effective implementation of Criminal Justice Act remains top priority of FG – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) says the effective implementation of the Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 remains […]
We received over 450 human rights related cases from elections- NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received over 450 human rights related cases from the two elections held on Feb. 25 and March […]
Military dismisses Reuters reports of rights abuses in the northeast
The new Theatre Commander of “Operation Hadin Kai’’ in the northeast, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Ali, on Monday debunked Reuters News Agency’s report that the military […]
2023: NHRC to name, shame politicians involved in hate speech campaign
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it will name and shame politicians who engage in hate speech campaign ahead of the 2023 General Elections. […]
#EndSARS: Panel awards N289m compensation to 74 beneficiaries
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Wednesday awarded N 287million in compensation to 74 beneficiaries of police brutality. The panel is investigating violations of […]
Experts develop framework for transitional justice in North East
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A group of senior legal academians, solicitor generals/permanent secretaries, and personalities from related fields have converged in Abuja to develop […]
Journalists oxygen of democracy, agents of change & development – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday described journalists as the oxygen of democracy, agents of change and development. The Executive Secretary of the […]
Rights abuse: We’ll investigate Chinese firms over alleged dehumanizing working conditions – NHRC
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed readiness to probe allegations of inhumane treatment meted out to Nigerians employed at […]
Speak out against human rights violation – NHRC urges Lagos residents
The Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Lagos State, Mr Lucas Koyejo, has advised residents in the state to speak out whenever their rights are […]
National Human Rights Commission receives over 814 complaints in 11 months in Bauchi
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Bauchi State office, has disclosed that it has so far received no fewer than 814 […]
NHRC receives over 139,780 SGBV complaints in 15 months
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried the increasing cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria, saying […]