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Rights

December 4, 2025

Kebbi govt gives N100,000 each to 650 PWDs

The Kebbi government on Wednesday disbursed N100,000 each to 650 persons with disabilities to help them start a business.

December 3, 2025

Adamawa: 516 rights violations recorded in 11 months, says NHRC

Grace Mamza, the NHRC coordinator in Adamawa, disclosed this in Yola on Wednesday.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
December 3, 2025

UN Women urges traditional rulers to tackle rising tech-driven GBV

The call was made at the National Convening of Traditional Leaders on GBV Prevention on Tuesday in Abuja,

December 2, 2025

Youths coalition laud Kaduna progress, seeks sustainable demographic dividends structure

In a statement on Tuesday, the coalition praised the government’s commitment to investing in young people’s future.

Southern Kaduna youths
November 28, 2025

Appeal Court reserves judgement in Akpabio, Natasha’s appeals

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan described the contempt ruling as violating her fundamental rights.

Natasha Akpoti and Godswill Akpabio
November 28, 2025

Plateau recorded over 1,000 cases of rights violations in 10 months: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it recorded 1,068 complaints in Plateau between January and October.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
November 28, 2025

NSCDC, NAPTIP partner to curb human trafficking in Jigawa

Mr Kabiru-Ingawa promised that the corps will continue with its unwavering commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration with NAPTIP.

Woman Trafficking
November 28, 2025

GBV: NHRC urges stronger collaboration among govt, religious, traditional leaders

According to Mr Okorie, collaboration is necessary to improve campaigns against the menace and ensure that perpetrators are punished according to the law.

gender-based violence
November 28, 2025

Katsina govt moves to tackle multidimensional child poverty

The workshop for government officials, experts and other stakeholders was to strengthen data systems and enhance social protection planning.

Less privileged Nigerian kids
November 28, 2025

A’Ibom: NCoS empowers inmates with starter packs

Mr Okonkwo reiterated that inmate empowerment remains one of the most impactful pathways to reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety.

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