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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

December 30, 2024

NHRC urges Kogi gov. to protect children’s right to education amid tax compliance policy

He urged Mr Ododo to revise the policy to prevent any negative impact on students’ learning opportunities.

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo,
November 26, 2024

Abia residents made 1,238 complaints of rights abuses in Abia: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission says it has received about 1,238 written complaints on human rights abuses in Abia.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
November 14, 2024

Nigeria recorded upsurge in child abandonment in October: NHRC

Mr Ogbonna said it is worrisome to know that the cases concerning children are seen to be going up each month.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
September 28, 2024

We received 618 human rights abuse complaints in three months in Kano: NHRC

He said that 480 of the cases had been treated, while 138 were pending.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
August 8, 2024

#EndHunger Protests: NHRC seeks thorough investigation into army’s killing of teenager

“We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into this incident and call for the soldier involved to be held accountable,” said NHRC.

Soldiers during protest; NHRC
June 14, 2024

Ebonyi youths set kinsman’s house, valuables ablaze over prophecy by Christian cleric

Trouble erupted in the community on Thursday when the youths allegedly set ablaze the house of their kinsman, John Ekpono.

Fire (Credit: PM NEWS)
May 11, 2024

NHRC expresses concerns as Nigeria records 19,470 rights abuses in April

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday expressed concern over the rising cases of human rights violations in April.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
March 8, 2024

NHRC urges government to institutionalise policies to empower women, girls

NHRC executive secretary Anthony Ojukwu made the call on International Women’s Day.

January 25, 2024

298 rights violation complaints received in Gombe: NHRC

The NHRC in Gombe said it received 298 complaints of alleged human rights violations in 2023.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
January 19, 2024

106 Gombe fathers abandoned their children in 2023: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says no fewer than 106 fathers abandoned their children in Gombe in 2023.

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