NHRC
13 hours ago
Oil producing communities in Niger Delta have called for transparency and accountability in the ongoing divestment in the oil and gas industry.
11 Apr
Over three years after the Federal Government directed states to establish judicial panels of inquiry and compensate EndSARS’ victims, a total of 25 states have yet to comply or put closure to proven cases of injustices.
2 Apr
Human rights group, Centre for Law and Civil Culture (CLCC), has called on the National Assembly as well as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to set up an independent inquiry to unravel the circumstances behind the killing of 17 security...
9 Mar
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of child abandonment in Nigeria, saying that it received 339 complaints concerning the issue in February 2024.
22 Feb
Secondary school pupils in Bauchi State have been trained on curbing, prevention and reporting of human rights violations in their immediate environment.
21 Feb
To combat escalating food prices in the country, plans are underway by the Federal Government to release fresh 60,000 tonnes of grains to complement the 42,000 tonnes earlier released from its silos.
2 Jan
It’s really worrisome that the number of people who can’t access justice is quite enormous. It’s very disturbing despite the fact that the constitution makes provision to assist people who cannot ordinarily afford legal representation.
14 Dec
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed worries over alleged deliberate failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute electoral offenders.
14 Dec
Assistant Chief Legal Officer, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mrs Hembafan Jande-Tingir, has called for collaboration among stakeholders in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
12 Dec
It’s really worrisome that the number of people who can’t access justice is quite enormous. It’s very disturbing despite the fact that the constitution makes provision to assist people who cannot ordinarily afford legal representation.
9 Dec
Eight months after the gruesome murder of Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami by unknown assailants, the Centre for Human and Social- Economic Rights (CHSR), has appealed to the Lagos State Police Command and National Human Rights Commission
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Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho faces uncertainty regarding his future as his contract nears its end, with reports suggesting that the club may not extend his contract beyond this season. The Nigerian attacker joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017. However, with his contract approaching its expiration, speculation has arisen regarding his next move.…
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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has said he is extending the duration of a special operation launched to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region dubbed Operation Delta Sanity by another 90 days. The special operation which was launched on January 6, 2024 was to combat crude oil theft…
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Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called up 25 players to the camp of Nigeria's U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos, in preparation for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso. This squad selection is part of the lead-up to the third round of the African qualifying series. The list includes a…
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Telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria Airtel, MTN, 9Mobile, and Glo, are proposing an increment of tariff. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday, in a joint statement said the current price control mechanism is not at par with the economic realities. Consequently,…