2023: NHRC to name, shame politicians involved in hate speech campaign
November 11, 2022 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it will name and shame politicians who engage in hate speech campaign ahead of the 2023 General Elections. The Executive…
ASUU strike: NHRC says incessant strike has become the gravest threat to the Nigerian university system
March 21, 2022 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a statement on Monday…
Oromoni Jnr: There’s a conspiracy among the officials – Family alleges
Jan. 6, 2022 …Decries DPP’s advice, engages lawyers The family of late Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr) has decried the legal advice reportedly issued by the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos,…
Police brutality: NHRC panel awards N147m compensation to 27 victimsÂ
Dec. 23, 2021 …Says ready to provide remedy where Nigerians’ rights are violated The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday awarded N147million in compensation to 27 victims of police brutality….
#EndSARS Panel adjourns sine die over failure of 3 policemen to appear
December 16, 2021 The panel investigating alleged human rights violations committed by police personnel of the SARS unit has adjourned sine die (indefinitely) because three police officers reportedly shunned repeated…
WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SUPPORT
Dec. 10, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the management of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of his continuous support in its efforts to get closer to the people…
NHRC calls for prosecution of perpetrators in alleged unlawful invasion of Justice Mary Odili’s residence
Nov. 1, 2021 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the prosecution of those behind the unlawful invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili. This is…
Counter terrorism: NHRC trains Nigerian Military on mainstreaming human rights, civilian protectionÂ
Oct. 4, 2021 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on has begun a training session for the military on mainstreaming human rights principles and civilian protection into counter-insurgency operations in…
NHRC says NDA attack most unfortunate, an affront on Nigeria’s security, worst form of Human Rights ViolationÂ
August 26, 2021 The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has condemned in strong terms the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). In a…
NHRC urges 15 states yet to adopt Child Rights Act to do so
May 28, 2021 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the 15 states that had yet to adopt the Child Rights Act to do so. Executive Secretary of…