Illegal Detention Centres: NHRC calls for thorough investigation, closure of centres
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the proliferation of illegal detention centres across the country saying that such centres must be closed to save their…
#SexForGrades: NHRC sets to probe cases of sexual violence, sets up investigative panelÂ
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to investigate cases of sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. Executive secretary of the commission, Toby Ojukwu, while addressing journalists in…
2020 budget: Buhari proposes N2.46 trn capital projects, says FG committed to meet its debt service obligations
President Muhammadu Buhari has proposed 2.46 trillion Naira for capital projects in the 2020 budget. This is coming as the President today presented the 2020 budget proposal to the…
SARS reform: Buhari directs relevant authorities to work out implementation modalities
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja directed relevant authorities to work out modalities for the implementation of the report of the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the Special…
NHRC condemns recent arrest of sex workers, brothel closure in Abia
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried the recent arrest of sex workers and closure of brothels in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on the orders of the state…
Melaye: Police Siege on Residence Violates His Right and Family’s – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the laying of siege on the Abuja residence of Sen. Dino Melaye’s by the police, saying it violates his right and that…
Five Perm Secs Reinstated by Fayemi, as NHRC Declared They Were Unfairly Treated
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered the reinstatement of all five Permanent Secretaries retired in 2014 by the immediate past administration of Mr Ayodele Fayose. Their reinstatement was made…
SARS Reform: Stakeholders Call For Improved Welfare of Police…Seek Solution to Human Rights Violation
The Presidential Hearing on the Reform of SARS held its public sitting in Lagos on Tuesday with stakeholders calling on Federal Government to equip and improve the welfare of the…
IGP Restates Commitment of Nigeria Police Force to Human Rights Protection
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris says the Nigeria Police Force will ensure the use of rule of law, protection of fundamental human rights and best…
Human Right records 1million cases of violations in 2 years
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Saturday, said it recorded about one million cases of human rights violations in the country between 2017 and 2018. Mr Anthony Ojukwu, the…