Tuesday, July 7, 2026

National Human Rights Commission

November 11, 2025

Alleged Genocide: Killings, kidnappings have reduced in Nigeria but alarming violence continues, says NHRC

“The common enemy here is Boko Haram, who is surely killing Christians and Muslims in Nigeria for religious reasons,” said the NHRC chief.

Body Bags, Armed Terrorists
October 23, 2025

Zamfara assembly commits to alternative dispute resolution

He said the assembly was highly committed to continuing its collaboration with stakeholders to enact laws in the citizens’ best interests.

Zamfara State House of Assembly
October 13, 2025

NHRC receives 172 complaints over rights violations in Kano

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano says it received 172 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in September.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
October 9, 2025

Tinubu grants presidential pardon to convicted lawmaker Farouk Lawan, cocaine pusher Nweke Francis Chibueze, others

Mr Onanuga described the decision as part of Mr Tinubu’s broader justice and human rights reform agenda.

Bola Tinubu, Farouk Lawan
October 2, 2025

Lawyers, CSOs seek stronger public interest litigation

Legal practitioners and civil society organisations have called for greater collaboration and systemic reforms to strengthen public interest litigation in Nigeria.

Lawyers
September 25, 2025

Gov Mutfwang seeks multi-agency mechanism against religious violence

He proposed amendments to criminal law to address legislative gaps while safeguarding constitutional freedoms.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
September 13, 2025

Two missing visually impaired Ebonyi students found in Enugu: NHRC

Mr Ukandu noted that the students were found in Enugu through a phone call to one of the parents.

Enugu state logo
August 19, 2025

NHRC laments rising violent attacks on vigilance groups

Mr Ojukwu said there was an increase in targeted killings of law enforcement agents

Vigilance Group of Nigeria
August 14, 2025

Kano: 149 human rights complaints received in July, says NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano reported receiving 149 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in July.

National Human Rights Commission
August 13, 2025

NHRC seeks comprehensive rights-approach to youth empowerment

The National Human Rights Commission has called for a comprehensive rights-based approach to youth empowerment.

International Youth Day