Tag: NHRC
NHRC seeks collective commitment to implementation of action plan on human...
Abuja, Sept. 16, 2025 (NAN) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stakeholders’ commitment in the implementation of the National Action Plan...
NHRC laments resurgence, escalation of violent attacks on security operatives
Abuja, Aug.19, 2025(NAN) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday lamented the resurgence and escalation of deadly violence especially on the vigilance groups...
Protest: NHRC seeks thorough investigation into alleged killing of 16-year-old by...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Plans underway by FG to create database for missing persons –...
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...
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,...
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,...
