Friday, June 26, 2026

NHRC

April 4, 2023

88 died in 2023 elections, over 450 rights violation petitions received: NHRC

“It is important, whatever happens, that we should remain law-abiding. This is the only way we can develop as human beings.”

Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar
March 22, 2023

Senate confirms Ojukwu’s reappointment as NHRC executive secretary

Mr Bamidele, in his presentation, said while the nominee was being screened, there were no reports against him.

Anthony Ojukwu
February 24, 2023

NHRC sets up situation room to monitor human rights abuses during polls

Mr Ojukwu also signed guidelines on the role of the law enforcement and security agencies in the protection of voters’ access and participation at elections.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
February 17, 2023

New poll predicts Tinubu landslide victory at first ballot

Bola Tinubu has been predicted to win the February 25 presidential election, 2023, in a fresh poll conducted by NHRC.

Bola Tinubu
February 7, 2023

NHRC inaugurates panel to investigate Nigerian Army’s forced abortion programme

Reuters accused the military of being involved in the massacre of children and other sexual and gender based violence.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
January 25, 2023

14,000 Nigerian children disappeared, Buhari regime to create database for missing persons

Out of the 64,000 disappeared persons across Africa, Nigeria recorded 25,000 missing persons, including over 14,000 children.

Silhouette of missing persons used to illustrate the story
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 2, 2022

Human rights commission, UN unveil code to report sexual, gender-based violations

To report a sexual or gender-based violence, the victims are expected to dial 6472 to make their complaints.

sexual assault
November 23, 2022

Adamawa recorded 229 SGBV cases in 11 months: NHRC

The commission said that “About 90 per cent of the cases recorded are SGBV for neglect and abandoning children by parents.”

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
September 1, 2022

Protecting human rights prevent companies from making blood money: NHRC

“If human rights are protected, companies will have a better climate to do their business and make better decent profits, not blood money,” said Mr Ojukwu.

National Human Rights Commission