NHRC
9 Jun 2024
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday raided two popular nightclubs as well as lounges in Akure, Ondo State.
8 Jun 2024
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to interrogate the impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms on the
7 Jun 2024
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to assess the impact of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's ongoing economic reforms on the increasing incidences of human rights violations in Nigeria. The commission announced this at the public presentation of the May human rights dashboard on Friday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. During the presentation,…
6 Jun 2024
Federal Government has disclosed its readiness to amend the Rights Commission Act establishing the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to integrate national preventive mechanism against torture.
3 Jun 2024
Concerned kindred and families of Amechi Uwani in Enugu South Local Council have approached the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC) to seek redress and immediate halt to the indiscriminate demolition of their property by the Enugu State government.
28 May 2024
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state government is fully committed to providing children in the state with an enabling environment, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
27 May 2024
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN. has expressed concern over the alarming and continuous rise in cases of violations of the rights of children across the country. Ojukwu said the disturbing trend underscores an urgent need for a renewed commitment from all facets of society to protect…
23 May 2024
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advocated for improved access to housing and shelter for older persons. The commission made the call at the 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, emphasized Nigeria’s proactive…
23 May 2024
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received 25,319 cases of human rights violations in Bauchi State. Coordinator of NHRC in the state, Mrs Yatchi Dala, revealed this yesterday while presenting a paper at a workshop organised
2 May 2024
Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has sought improved working conditions for workers.In a statement to commemorate the 2024 International Workers Day
25 Apr 2024
Oil producing communities in Niger Delta have called for transparency and accountability in the ongoing divestment in the oil and gas industry.
11 Apr 2024
Over three years after the Federal Government directed states to establish judicial panels of inquiry and compensate EndSARS’ victims, a total of 25 states have yet to comply or put closure to proven cases of injustices.