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…
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…
SARS Reform: Presidential Panel recommends 37 officers for dismissal, 24 for prosecution
The Presidential Panel on Reform of SARS has recommended 37 police officers for dismissal and 24 for prosecution following 113 complaints on alleged human rights violations from across the country…
#SARSMUSTEND: Presidential Panel Approves Five-Point Demand By Protesters
A presidential panel on Tuesday approved the demands of #SARSMUSEND protesters, including halting the use of force against protesters and the unconditional release of arrested citizens. The five-point demands of…
Court invasion: NHRC calls for arrest, trial of security operatives involved
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest and subsequent trial of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security officials involved in the…
We’ll work closely with NHRC to ensure protection of the rights of Nigerians – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 9th House would give priority to issues related…
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…
Kebbi Police rescues 3-year-old girl from female kidnappers
The Police in Kebbi have rescued a three-year-old girl, Saudatu Haruna, from the hands of some female kidnappers. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Danjuma told newsmen in Birnin…
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…