Human rights commission warns that alleged inciting remarks could trigger deadly electoral violence in Osun; calls on Senate, Police and…
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NHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Elder Abuse in Nigeria, Trains Staff to Defend Rights of Older Persons
Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu says abuse of older persons is widespread but underreported, as the National Human Rights Commission…
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NHRC’s Mid-Term Review of 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, Targets Stronger Human Rights Protection in Nigeria
Stakeholders identify implementation gaps, institutional challenges, and pathways to strengthen justice, accountability, and protection of vulnerable citizens. By A1NEWS International…
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Nelson Mandela Day: NHRC, Partners Secure Release of Eight Inmates at Suleja Correctional Centre, Renew Call for Humane Prison Reforms
Commission says poverty and inequality remain major drivers of prison overcrowding as Nelson Mandela Day 2026 focuses on justice, dignity…
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NHRC Declares Climate Change a Human Rights Crisis, Launches National Working Group for Vulnerable Communities
Commission unveils multi-stakeholder initiative to place human dignity, climate justice and vulnerable Nigerians at the heart of the nation’s climate…
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Religion Is a Fundamental Human Right, Bedrock of Democracy — NHRC Urges Nigeria to Protect Freedom of Belief Amid Rising Security Challenges
Commission says religious conflicts are often driven by poverty, politics, land disputes and weak governance rather than faith itself. By…
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NHRC Applauds Rescue of Abducted Oriire Pupil, Demands Nationwide Action to Free Nigerians Still Held by Kidnappers
Human Rights Commission says isolated rescue operations are not enough, urges authorities to intensify coordinated efforts to secure the freedom…
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Police Service Commission Endorses NHRC Human Rights Dashboard, Pledges Deeper Partnership on Police Accountability
PSC says data-driven human rights monitoring will strengthen policing reforms, transparency, institutional accountability and democratic governance in Nigeria. By A1NEWS…
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NHRC Partners Knights of St. Mulumba to Tackle Prison Congestion, Fast-Track Release of Indigent Inmates
Rights Commission, Catholic organisations unveil nationwide initiative to reduce overcrowding in correctional centres, strengthen inmate rehabilitation and promote human dignity.…
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Nigeria Secures Key Continental Human Rights Role as NHRC Boss Ojukwu Elected ANPMN Vice-President
Election of NHRC Executive Secretary Anthony Ojukwu at Kigali conference strengthens Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s anti-torture and detention oversight framework…
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