NHRC
6 Dec
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the federal legislature to immediately amend the 1999 Constitution to strengthen the rights of Nigerians.
6 Dec
About two weeks ago, Mr Olumide Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at the International Bar Association (IBA) conference in Paris, France, lamented that only by sheer luck will the Nigerian judiciary
1 Dec
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that Abia State ranks highest on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) rating among the five South-eastern states.
1 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.
1 Nov
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received reports from 16 out of 29 states on #EndSARS panels.
24 Oct 2023
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it received 1,547 complaints of alleged human rights abuses from January to October 2023 in Kano State. The NHRC State Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. He said out of the 1,547 cases,…
3 Oct 2023
Tony Ojukwu (SAN), executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried low budgetary allocation to the commission.
20 Sep 2023
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday said that irregular migration is caused by problems such as poverty, inequalities, conflict, and a few others. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN), has also identified economic and political vulnerabilities such as human insecurity as the major triggers to irregular migration, trafficking and…
12 Sep 2023
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has revealed plans to collaborate closely with the United States (U.S) Embassy so as to advance Human Rights in Nigeria. This was disclosed on X (formerly Twitter) following Tuesday's working visit of the newly-appointed Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S Embassy, Mr. Timothy Smith to the office…
21 Aug 2023
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over increasing cases of child abandonment in Gombe state.
2 Aug 2023
Former National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman, Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has warned that current level of ethnicity and tribalism could threaten Nigeria's corporate existence. He lamented that the country is "a genocide theatre waiting to happen”, even as he called for urgent reset. Odinkalu, a guest speaker, at the 10th anniversary lecture organised by…
26 Jul 2023
Executive Secretary of Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has urged the President Bola Tinubu administration to adopt policies that ensure protection of civilians during conflicts, in line with international best practices.
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The South African Consulate General in Lagos, in partnership with Crossflex International, will host the South African Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Golf Club tomorrow to mark the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy, as well as 30 years of unbroken diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria.
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Reigning Commonwealth Games and African long jump champion, Ese Brume, is hoping to seal her passage to the Paris 2024 Olympics today when she opens her Diamond League campaign at the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala in Shanghai/Suzhou, the second fixture in the 2024 Diamond League season.
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Cole Palmer is available for Chelsea in today’s clash at Aston Villa after recovering from illness but Enzo Fernandez will miss the remainder of the season following groin surgery. Raheem Sterling and Carney Chukwuemeka are doubts, with up to 12 Chelsea players potentially unavailable.
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Married for 15 years, the Nwosus had lived together in the commercial city of Lagos as one indivisible family. With three kids, Uche (14), Chidinma (12) and Uchenna (eight), theirs could be described as a model home. However, a chance opportunity to relocate to Canada changed everything.
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The purported suspension from office of the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) threw up many questions begging for answers. Is the APC walking through another treacherous path that saw the exit of Adams Oshiomhole from that exalted seat?
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Singer, songwriter Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu, better known as Ric Hassani, has lamented the quality of Nigerian hit songs. The musician made this known while appearing as a guest on Channels TV youth flagship programme, Rubbin' Minds.
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Being recognised as one of the Top 100 Career Women in Africa by 9to5Chick is an incredible honour and a humbling experience. Out of 1400 nominations, being selected among the Top 100 is a testament to the dedication and hard work I’ve invested in my career.
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Award-winning social entrepreneur and author, Raquel Kasham Daniel, has launched her latest book, ‘Madam Mosquito’, in commemoration of this year’s World Malaria Day.
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In a bid to help young professionals maximise their potential and learn strategies needed to build successful careers and businesses, the Grow With Renny (GWR) Live Experience, is set to hold on May 1, 2024.
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A non-profit organisation, the Initiative for Girl’s Rights and Health Development (IGRHD), made waves at the 68 edition of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).