#EndSARS: NHRC panel enters judgment of N575.8m against police
The panel investigating alleged human rights violations committed by police personnel has entered judgment in the sum of N575.8 million against the police. The panel constituted by the National Human…
NHRC orders police to release woman’s corpse for proper burial
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel on Wednesday ordered the police to release the corpse of Ms. Ifeoma Abugu, who was allegedly murdered by operatives of the defunct Special…
NHRC calls for enforcement of recommended punishment for kidnappers
Mr. Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for enforcement of recommended punishment for kidnappers according extant laws, in order to nip the ugly trend…
Man demands N500m compensation for wife, children detained by the disbanded SARS
Mr. Ohore Ogaga, the husband of a woman allegedly detained by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel, seeking financial compensation of…
Corps member’s death: NHRC Panel orders Garki hospital CMD, MDCN registrar to appear
A National Human Rights Commission, NHRC panel on Monday, ordered that fresh hearing notices be served on the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Garki Hospital and the Registrar, Medical…
SGBV: NHRC panel begins sittings on 119 cases in 7 states, Abuja
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday said its panel had commenced sittings on 119 sexual and gender-based violence in seven states and Abuja. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made…
#EndSars: NHRC panel postpones sitting indefinitely due to spike in coronavirus cases
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) independent investigative panel on the violations of human rights by the defunct Special Anti-Robbed Squad (SARS) has postponed sitting indefinitely. The panel was billed…
#EndSARS: We’ll ensure the issues raised by the youths are resolved– UN
The United Nations is aware of the recent protest by young Nigerians against police brutality and will make the necessary effort to ensure the issues raised by the youths are…
Lagos Panel Of Inquiry Visits Lekki Toll Gate
Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry during an inspection of Lekki Toll Gate on Friday, October 30, 2020. PHOTO: @EditiEffiong/Twitter The Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry into brutality and…
I won’t sign the 2021 budget without provisions for victims of police brutality– Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila says he will not sign the 2021 budget if provisions are not made to compensate the families of victims of police…