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National Human Rights Commission

April 28, 2023

NSCC condemns alleged killing of 70-year-old in Benue

NSCC has condemned a recent incident in Ihwakar Kumekor Dam in the Konshisha council area of Benue, where a 70-year-old man was buried alive.

Emem Omokaro, NSCC director-general
April 3, 2023

Court grants Portable bail over assault, theft charges

The singer was arrested on Friday for assaulting his former artiste Manny Monie.

Portable in court
March 20, 2023

NHRC asks police to arrest, prosecute electoral offenders

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has charged the police and other law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute electoral law offenders.

police
January 24, 2023

UN condemns killing of Eswatini human rights lawyer

Thulani Maseko, a pro-democracy activist, was shot dead in his home in Mbabane on Saturday.

Thulani Maseko
January 18, 2023

Military Pension Board blames CBN, banks for failing to pay retirees

“It has…come to the notice of the board that bank accounts of some of our esteemed pensioners are yet to be credited with their entitlements.”

Central Bank of Nigeria and CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
January 9, 2023

One killed as Yoruba Nation agitators hold rally in Lagos

One person was killed as Yoruba Nation agitators held a rally in Ojota on Monday.

Yoruba Nation agitators
December 27, 2022

NHRC condemns police murder of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the killing of a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, by a police officer in Ajah, Lagos.

A composite of IGP Usman Baba and Barrister Bolanle Raheem used to illustrate story.
December 8, 2022

Paternity Case: Sanwo-Olu invokes immunity clause to evade DNA test

“If he is sure that he is not the father of the boy, why should he be afraid of submitting himself to a DNA (test)?”

A composite of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Emmanuel Moses used to tell the story
December 2, 2022

Sokoto healthworkers unlawfully disclosing patients’ HIV/AIDS status: NEPWHAN

Mr Gwadabawa said many people living with the virus experience stigma and urged stakeholders to redouble efforts on public awareness.

HIV/AIDS