The Nigerian government occasionally took steps to investigate alleged human rights abuses by officials, but the report stated that prosecution and punishment were rare.
A group, Safe House for Justice and Human Empowerment Centre, has appealed to the federal government to address the rising humanitarian crisis in Plateau.
The SSS screening, he said, if allowed to stand, would compromise the independence of the courts and the ability of legal professionals to deliver justice without fear or favour.
The chief of UNICEF’s Sokoto field office, Michael Juma, made the call at a five-day workshop on Monday in Sokoto.
Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.
The plenary was presided over by Fadila Sani, the speaker of the children’s parliament.
A writer, Benison Christopher, on Saturday, urged women in abusive situations to be courageous while urging Nigerians to support them.
MRA with support from International Freedom of Expression Exchange and Safety and Justice Grant held a workshop for 23 female journalists in Abuja.
A report stated that sexual violence in conflict zones rose sharply in 2024, increasing by a quarter compared to the previous year.
“The time for urgent, coordinated action on the state of corrections in Nigeria is now,” the group said.
