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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with stakeholders, has launched the 16-day activism against gender-based violence as part of preparations for the 2024 International Human Rights Day. This year's celebration, themed, "Equality – reducing inequality and Advancing Human Rights," aims to highlight the importance of promoting equality and addressing the barriers that hinder…
15 Nov
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), yesterday, said it received a total of 427,606 complaints of human rights violation in October 2024, from its 38 offices nationwide.
14 Nov
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday said it received 427,606 complaints of human rights violations in October 2024 from its 38 offices across Nigeria. NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN disclosed this at the presentation of the monthly human rights situation dashboard in Abuja. He said the figure was a significant increase…
14 Nov
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), yesterday, presented statistics revealing alarming rise in kidnappings, killings, and child abandonment nationwide. The data were presented at a civil society consultation forum on human rights in Abuja, organised by NHRC, with support from the European Union.
13 Nov
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday presented alarming statistics exposing a sharp rise in kidnappings, killings, and child abandonment across the country. The data were presented at a civil society consultation on human rights in Abuja, organised by the NHRC with support from the European Union. The event, which also marked the inauguration…
9 Nov
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday received a special investigative report on human rights violations alleged to have occurred during Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast.
8 Nov
An independent panel set up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has cleared the Nigerian military of allegations that it carried out forced abortions on women impregnated by Boko Haram terrorists. The panel, chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Abdu Aboki, was formed in response to a 2022 Reuters report that claimed the military…
3 Nov
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the arraignment of minors on treason charges by the Nigerian Police following their involvement in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. The NHRC asserts that the police's actions contravene national, regional, and international child protection laws and that the charges signify an excessive and inappropriate use of state power…
11 Oct
As the global abolitionist movement united yesterday for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) has opposed the punitive measure in all cases.
9 Oct
The National Human Rights Commission received 305,300 human rights violations cases in September across the country.
8 Oct
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Adamawa recorded 138 cases of human rights violations between January and Sept. 30, with parental neglect topping the list. READ ALSO:#FearlessInOctober: NHRC cautions security agencies against excessive use of force The NHRC Coordinator in Adamawa, Grace Mamza, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
1 Oct
Human rights lawyer, Taiwo Adedeji, has faulted the Lagos State Attorney General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), for reportedly securing a court judgment confining protesters to Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, describing the move as unconstitutional.
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A Zimbabwe court ruled Friday that opposition leader Jameson Timba and 34 people in prison since their arrest at his home more than five months ago were guilty of unlawful gathering. Timba, an interim leader of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), was arrested on June 16 with nearly 80 other people in a case…
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Pep Guardiola said on Friday he would remain at Manchester City even if the club were to face relegation from the Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules. Guardiola, who has won six Premier League titles in the past seven years with City, signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday, committing him to the…
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Kano State Government has accused Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal high court, of bias in the local government election matter brought before him. The All Progressives Congress (APC), and others had moved an application seeking a declaration that there was no democratically elected council chairmen in Kano. In the originating summons with suit No:…
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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Friday, reserved judgments in five separate appeals arising from the judgments of a Federal High Court
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Big Brother Naija Season 7 champion, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has stirred conversations after publicly declaring that she has no family and announcing her decision to drop her surname, Otabor. The Edo State-born reality star shared this emotional decision on her verified X account late Thursday night, leaving fans shocked and concerned.…
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An Abuja-based group, Progressive Youth's For Makinde's Presidency 2027, has written a letter to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential polls. In the letter signed by its National Convener, Prince Christopher Odianarewo, Progressive Youths for Makinde's Presidency 2027 expressed its readiness to support Makinde to become president in…