Tony Ojukwu
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also known as UN Human Right, has convened a two-day stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja to drive implementation of the Committee
14 Feb
Recognizing the growing demand for accessible human rights information, Dr. Tony Ojukwu of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has revealed that the organisation was working towards establishing a fully operational human rights radio station.
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.
30 Aug 2024
The accusations and counter accusations bordering on criminality between the Police and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) can be better managed than confusing the issues to heat the polity unduly. Both parties must play by the rules.
8 Aug 2024
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for thorough investigation into the killing of a 16- year- old boy, Isma’il Muhammad in Zaria during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. The commission expressed deep concerns over the killing, during the 24-hour curfew imposed to curtail the #EndBGovernanceinNigeria protest in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary of the…
26 Jul 2024
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in a distressing verdict have said Nigeria is tilting towards the Rwandan experience of genocide as individuals are killed on the basis of ethnic and religious sentiments.
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,…
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…
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
9 Mar 2024
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of child abandonment in Nigeria, saying that it received 339 complaints concerning the issue in February 2024.
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers, soldiers, and their families that he is totally committed to ensuring they have remarkable service and befitting post-service years. He promises unique welfare packages that will positively impact their lives and those of their families. The COAS made the revelation on…
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The Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Shehu, has called for urgent need to address dwindling allocations for sustainable revenue generation. Shehu also called for effective collaboration among relevant stakeholders for innovative revenue strategies to meet public service demands at all levels of government. He made the call on Wednesday…
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After years of legal battles, Major Akeem Aderogba Oseni can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal filed by the Nigerian Army seeking to reinstate his conviction for manslaughter—a charge that had already been overturned by the Court of Appeal. It all started in February 2017…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Centre for the deployment of technology to improve security in the territory. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, while interacting with journalists of efforts to improve security in the territory. Gwary…
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A wave of anxiety has swept through the Lagos State House of Assembly following the abrupt and unexplained withdrawal of all police escort personnel assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the legislative house. The sudden removal of the security detail, implemented without prior notice, has left the Speaker and the entire House feeling exposed, raising…
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UN human rights chief Volker Türk, on Wednesday, issued a strong appeal for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza to hold amid delays to talks between Hamas and Israel on extending the truce into the second phase. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva on conditions inside the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Türk condemned the Hamas-led terror…
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The Federal Government and MTN have met to strike a deal on the quality and speedy delivery of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway project under the Tax Credit Scheme, aimed at completing it by May 2025 for commissioning. Speaking at the meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, reiterated the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), says the country’s rig count will hit 50 by the end of 2025. It said the country’s rig count had increased from eight in 2021 to 40 in 2025. The Chief Executive, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria International Energy…
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The rate at which politicians and political office holders are defecting from one political party to another in recent times is alarming. The trend seems to call to question the place of ideology among the political class. From the Senate through the House of Representatives to state houses of assembly and even among party chieftains,…
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Following the recent brutal killing of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of Kwara State's School of Health, by a Facebook lover penultimate week in Ilorin, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), on Wednesday mobilised a statewide stakeholders' forum against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) towards an improved society. The organisers regretted that…