NHRC laments 422,942 abductions, sexual violence, others in Nov.

Nigeria recorded worsened human rights abuses in recent years in November 2025, with more than 422,942 complaints of violations reported nationwide, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has revealed.

by Ameh Ochojila

National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC)

Despite gains, NHRC cites shrinking civic space, complex justice system

by Ameh Ochojila

Rights groups storm Oyo Assembly, NHRC over ‘rising repression’

by Rotimi Agboluaje

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Insecurity, hardship threaten human rights progress — NHRC

by Ameh Ochojila

Senate urges stakeholders to revisit NDLEA Act amendment

by John Akubo

Adamawa: NHRC records 516 rights violations in 11 months

by NAN

NHRC flags off 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

by Ameh Ochojila

Victims flood Rivers human rights violations’ tribunal with 15 petitions

by Obinna Nwaoku

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it described as a landmark exercise in electoral fairness and transparency, following the recent delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State.

Kebbi abduction, Kwara killings cast doubt on Nigeria’s commitment to Safe Schools Declaration — NHRC

by Ameh Ochojila

Anti-Torture Act @ 8: Victims bear scars, endure trauma as law remains on paper

by Yetunde Ayobami Ojo

NHRC to commence documentation of violence against journalists

by Ameh Ochojila

NHRC to document violence against journalists, gets 406,088 complaints in October

by Ameh Ochojila

NHRC receives 406,088 complaints on sexual violence against minors in October

by Ameh Ochojila

Groups, NHRC allege fresh religious killings, seek national, interfaith dialogues

by Lawrence Njoku (Enugu), Ameh Ochojila and Sodiq Omolaoye (Abuja)

NHRC calls for national dialogue as rights abuses hit 371,622 in September

by Ameh Ochojila, Abuja

Rights group petitions Osun govt over land grabbing

by Gbenga Akinfenwa

HURMA petitions Adeleke, NHRC over human rights abuses against blind farmer

by Gbenga Akinfenwa

NHRC receives 172 complaints of alleged rights violations in Kano

by NAN

Multi-dimensional imperative to stemming tide of infant abandonment

by Editorial Board

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