Tag: Nhrc
NHRC records 96 cases of child abandonment in Gombe
He listed other rights violations to include 59 cases of inhumane and degrading treatment, 36 cases on right to property…
Senate pushes fresh NDLEA Amendment after Tinubu’s rejection
The review of the NDLEA Act, originally passed by the National Assembly in June, was halted after the President flagged…
Two missing students of Ebonyi School for the blind found begging in Enugu
“They disappeared from their school due to a threat for punishment by senior students," Mr Christopher Okorie, Coordinator of the…
World Press Freedom Day: NHRC advocates cautions on use of AI
"AI tools have greatly impacted on the enjoyment of the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Media by eliminating…
NHRC records 339 rights violation cases in Gombe
He said the cases were on the increase due to sustained enlightenment campaigns on human rights violations in the state.
Nigeria earns Grade ‘A’ Status in human rights standards for 5th time – Ojukwu
Ojukwu said this during the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day organised by the commission. The Human Rights Day…
Man demands N500m compensation for detained wife, children
Mr Ohore Ogaga, the husband of a woman allegedly detained by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has approached the…
Falana issues ultimatum to NHRC on detention of 40 Nigerians by Navy
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has issued 7-day ultimatum to the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC to secure the release…
Oyo Commissioner tasks NHRC on campaign on child abuse
Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Bimbo Kolade has tasked the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Oyo…
EFCC, NHRC pledge better relationship in protection of human rights
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, have pledged to further strengthen their…
NHRC condemns Daily Trust Newspaper office invasion
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has called on the Nigerian Army to strike a balance between security and human…
Missing General: Nigerian Army advised to respect human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the Nigerian Army to respect human rights while searching for missing Maj.-Gen.…
Elections: NHRC calls for integration of braille on ballot papers
The National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC) has called on the government to continue the integration of braille on ballot papers…
Adoption of Protection Policy to serve as safeguard — NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), says the adoption of the proposed National Policy on Protection of Civilians and Harm…
Buhari approves 5 new appointments for NDDC, NERC, NHRC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five new executives for National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Niger Delta Development…