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National Human Rights Commission

November 30, 2022

Borno recorded 499 cases of human rights abuses in 11 months: NHRC 

The National Human Rights Commission in Borno said it recorded 499 cases of human rights abuse between January and November.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
November 18, 2022

Police rescue caged, malnourished teenager in Jos

It was reported that the aunt was fond of maltreating and starving the girl, an orphan.

Commissioner of police in Plateau Bartholomew Onyeka
October 31, 2022

Iranian journalists protest detention of colleagues covering Mahsa Amini’s death

Iran is accusing the reporters of being agents of the CIA sent to destabilise the country.

Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi
October 25, 2022

Father breaks eight-week-old son’s hand for disturbing his sleep

The suspect and father, 31-year-old Confidence Amatobi, is said to be currently on the run from the authorities.

Two-month-old baby, Miracle
October 22, 2022

National Human Rights Commission seeks governors’ support for funding

The Commissionsought the support of governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), for the allocation of human rights funds.

Aminu Tambuwal
October 6, 2022

Japanese journalist jailed seven years in Myanmar

Myanmar sentenced a Japanese journalist and filmmaker to seven years in prison for violating sedition and communications laws.

Toru Kubota
July 3, 2022

Two men arrested over defilement of two-year-old baby in Kebbi

The suspect were arrested by men of the NSCDC in the state.

Rape photo used to illustrate this story
April 19, 2022

Adamawa recorded 93 cases of human right violations in four months: NHRC

Of the recorded 93 cases, 30 are pending, while the remaining 63 cases have been handled and resolved.

National Human Rights Commission
March 7, 2022

Enforced disappearance: NHRC panel orders police to produce victim’s case file

The order follows the failure of the police to make available the case file in a petition filed by the victim’s wife.

National Human Rights Commission
March 2, 2022

#EndSARS: NHRC fumes as police disobey orders

“SARS operatives…ransacked our bedroom and went away with some of our personal belongings, which include certificates and other documents, money…”

Special Anti-Robbery Squad