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Rights

August 18, 2025

Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to pensioners’ welfare

Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.

Ododo signing document
August 18, 2025

Children’s parliament demands domestication of violence-free school policy in Katsina

The plenary was presided over by Fadila Sani, the speaker of the children’s parliament.

Katsina State House of Assembly
August 16, 2025

Writer urges support for women in abusive situations

A writer, Benison Christopher, on Saturday, urged women in abusive situations to be courageous while urging Nigerians to support them.

Domestic violence
August 15, 2025

Prioritise our safety, female journalists tell media owners

MRA with support from International Freedom of Expression Exchange and Safety and Justice Grant held a workshop for 23 female journalists in Abuja.

Female journalist
August 15, 2025

UN warns of steep rise in sexual violence during conflict

A report stated that sexual violence in conflict zones rose sharply in 2024, increasing by a quarter compared to the previous year.

Sudan conflict
August 15, 2025

HBBA decries increasing jailbreaks, seeks urgent prison reforms

“The time for urgent, coordinated action on the state of corrections in Nigeria is now,” the group said.

Kuje Prison Break
August 15, 2025

Panel seeks comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s non-custodial justice system

The panel examined the gaps in alternatives to imprisonment such as fines, compensation, community service, probation and parole.

Nigerian Prison (Credit: Premium Times)
August 14, 2025

NHRC issues advisory on dignity in aviation operations

The National Human Rights Commission has issued an advisory on the dignity of the human person in aviation operations in Nigeria.

Emmanson being dragged by Ibom staff
August 14, 2025

Group urges domestication of FOI Act in Rivers

A civil society organisation known as Connected Development has called for the domestication of the Freedom of Information Act in Rivers.

Ibok-Ete Ibas
August 14, 2025

Kano: 149 human rights complaints received in July, says NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano reported receiving 149 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in July.

National Human Rights Commission