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Protest: NHRC seeks thorough investigation into alleged killing of 16-year-old by soldier
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 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Mr Tony Ojukwu ,…
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Rising cases of human rights violations worrisome — NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed over the rising cases of human rights violations across the country. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr Anthony Ojukwu, SAN expressed this concern on Friday when a report from the NHRC’s dashboard was presented. According to Ojukwu the dashboard stands as a testament to the Commission ‘s commitment to transparency, accountability,…
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NHRC reaffirms commitment to protect press freedom
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr Tony Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the commission to safeguard press freedom as a fundamental human right and the corner stone of any democracy. He also assured of the promotion and protection of the fundamental human rights of Nigerians including right to freedom of expression and the press…
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Kaduna: NHRC receives 268 cases of rights violations in 4 months
The Kaduna State office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it has received a total of 268 cases of human rights abuses in the first quarter of 2024. The state Coordinator, Mr Terngu Gwar, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna that out of the figure, 20 of the cases have been concluded, while…
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Security
NHRC cautions against mob actions, dehumanisation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Ebonyi has condemned the dehumanisation of a woman, Mrs. Ifeoma Onovo, for allegedly poisoning her neighbour. Mr. Christopher Okorie, NHRC Coordinator in the state, condemned the act, describing it as “wickedness” to mankind. Okorie encouraged people not to take laws into their own hands in anything but to follow the rule of law.…
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economy
CSOs, labour, govt collaborate to promote tax justice in Ebonyi
The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) labour unions, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Ebonyi government are to collaborate in enhancing tax justice in the state. This, they noted, would be achievable through mass education and the enlightenment of tax payers. The initiative was part of issues emanating from a tax awareness march on Monday at the Margret Umahi…
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Security
Nigerian Immigration Service gets new spokesman
The Comptroller General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has approved the appointment of Kenneth Udo, a Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI), as the new Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO). This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Kenneth Kure. Kure noted that Udo succeeded Adedotun Aridegbe, who had since been…
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General News
Insecurity, killings may trigger scarcity of husbands in Southeast – Commission
Restiveness and killings in Anambra and the southeast geopolitical zone in general will deny women the opportunity to have spouses. The declaration was made in the report of the Anambra Truth, Justice, and Peace Commission (ATJPC), the Executive Summary of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Awka. It noted that restiveness and…
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judiciary
IWD: NHRC urges Govts to institutionalise policies to empower women, girls
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government and other stakeholders to institutionalize policies and programmes that will enable women and girls to fulfill their aspirations and contribute to national development. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu, SAN, made the call on International Women’s Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that International…
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NEWS
NHRC Kano received 158 complaints in January 2024 – Official
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State says it received 158 complaints on alleged human rights abuses in January 2024. The NHRC state coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kano. He said that 121 of the 158 cases had been treated, while the remaining 37…
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Defence
NHRC receives 752 complaints in Plateau in 2023
Jos, Jan. 15, 2024 (NAN) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 752 complaints of human rights abuse in Plateau between January and November 2023 The coordinator of the commission in the state, Veronica Abe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos. According to Abe, the cases ranged from unlawful detention, extrajudicial…
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Election
Election:NHRC chief charges security agencies on excellent conduct
The National Human Rights Commission (NRHC) says the success of the 2023 general elections is dependent on the commitment of security agencies to the process.. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, (SAN), said this at a Consultative Forum organised for security agencies in Benin on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme is:…
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Plans underway by FG to create database for missing persons – ES NHRC
Plans are underway by the Federal Gpvernment to create a database that would comprehensively capture the details of missing persons in the country. The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, made this known at a meeting of stakeholders involved in the compilation of missing persons in Nigeria. The meeting was organised by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian…
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Crime
NHRC receives 1,500 complaints in 2022
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State said it received 1500 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in 2022. The NHRC state Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano. He said that out of this, 1,296 cases had been treated, while 204 were pending. Abdullahi…
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NHRC receives 700 complaints in 2021 in Kaduna
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 700 complaints of human rights abuse in Kaduna in 2021. The Coordinator of the commission in the state, Mr. Terngu Gwar, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna. The said that out of the cases reported, 535 have been concluded, while 165 are still being attended to.…
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NHRC receives 341 complaints on human rights violation in Anambra
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it has received about 341 complaints on human rights violations in Anambra in 2021. The State Coordinator of the Commission, Mrs. Nkechi Ugwuanyi, made this known on Friday at the commemoration of the 2021 International Human Rights Day, marked every Dec. 10 in Awka. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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Speak out against human rights violation – NHRC urges Lagos residents
The Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Lagos State, Mr. Lucas Koyejo, has advised residents in the state to speak out whenever their rights are violated. Koyejo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, on Friday, on the sidelines of a road walk to mark the International Day for Human Rights. NAN…
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