Imo: NHRC, NAWOJ demand arrest of father who brutalized baby, arm amputated
The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have condemned the brutality on an infant in Imo State. They […]
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Buhari wants confirmation of NHRC Chair, 15 others
The Senate has letter from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the appointment of Salamatu Suleiman, as Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. Buhari also […]
Witness tells NHRC panel how police ‘forged’ remand warrant to detain him
A case bordering on alleged abuse of office came up for hearing at the ongoing Independent Investigative Panel on SARS that was setup by the […]
NHRC panel summons Abba Kyari, other over alleged police brutality
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations by the defunct special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the […]
32-year-old man rapes hawker at recreational park
An Ebonyi State Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded in a custodial centre a 32-year-old man, Emeke Chukwuani, for allegedly raping a hawker in the state. […]
NHRC receives over 700 SGBV complaints, outlines measures to curb menace
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has outlined measures that are aimed at combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. Speaking on […]
How police officers ‘killed’ father of 5 in Delta, deceased’s father tells panel
The Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police on Thursday ordered the […]
EndSARS panel: Woman narrates how police shot dead her 21-year-old son, seeks N1b compensation
A complainant, Mrs. Victoria Agori, at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and […]
EndSARS: NHRC orders police to produce evidence over victim’s death
The Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations by defunct Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police on Monday ordered […]
NHRC joins global fight against sexual, gender-based violence
Nigeria’s foremost human rights agency, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has joined the global community to commemorate the a International Day on Elimination of […]
Commission backs indefinite suspension of Lagos surgeon
The Federal Competiton and Consumer Protection Commission has endorsed the indefinite suspension of a Lagos surgeon, Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, over issues bordering on the death […]
#EndSARS: NHRC panel insists police must produce operatives fingered in enforced disappearance
The Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police force on […]
Ochanya: CSOs, family of deceased rape victim give IGP two-weeks ultimatum to arrest fleeing suspect
Two years after the death of a 13-year-old girl, Ochanya Ogbanje in Benue State, Civil Society Organisations and the family of deceased rape victim, have […]
Bar attendant kills girlfriend, buries corpse in shallow grave
The decomposing body of a bar attendant, Oritoke Manni, has been found at a site in Otolu town, Akodo, in the Lekki Local Council Development […]
NHRC rescues 2-year-old child abandoned in Katsina
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it has rescued a 2-year-old (sick) child, Abdullahi Rabiu in Katsina State who was allegedly abandoned by his […]