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Rights

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.

PORT HARCOURT MAXIMUM PRISON
November 28, 2025

Katsina women push for greater representation in education management

The renewed advocacy is coming through a one-day sensitisation and engagement programme organised by the HILWA in Katsina on Thursday.

November 27, 2025

Gender-based violence remains threat to societal, national development: Kebbi Commissioner 

While calling for a united front against GBV, Ms Kamba lauded the state governor for rescuing the abducted Maga schoolgirls.

GBV
November 27, 2025

WAPCNM tasks FG on nurses’ welfare

Ms Buloala said that nurses’ well-being was inseparable from the well-being of the patients they care for.

November 26, 2025

Rituals, oath-taking, other harmful traditional practices are commonest forms of GBV in Abia: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission has identified harmful traditional practices as the most common form of violence against women and girls in Abia.

National Human Rights Commission