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By Charles Ogba, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has condemned in strong terms the killing of 16 soldiers (officers and men) and some civilians on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Delta state, Nigeria. The killings were…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Nigeria says it is resolute in its commitment to addressing critical issues affecting the rights of women and girls in the country. Executive Secretary of the commission Mr. Tony Ojukwu made…

The National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria (NHRC), has unveiled its four-year plan to advance the course of human rights protection in the country. Unveiling the plan in Abuja, Nigeria's Capital, the Executive Secretary of the…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the Taraba State Governor, Mr. Agbu Kefas for making the right to education a reality in the State, as he recently declared free education in Primary and Secondary Schools. The…

The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to the core human rights principles of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination of everyone, everywhere regardless of their migratory status. The affirmation was made by the Senior Human…

The National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, the Centre for Civilians in Conflicts (CIVIC), and the European Union, have advocated for a stronger approach to protection of civilians in conflicts. The three bodies made the call in…

The Nigerian Media has been tasked to tackle the growing rate of hate speech across several platforms by some politicians. The Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Tony Ojukwu threw the challenge at a media…

The National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria, has collaborated with members of the Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Council and their counterparts of the Hausa community in efforts to end Gender-Based Violence…

As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2022 International Children's Day, the National Human Rights Commission has reiterated the need to close the numerous protection gaps in Nigeria's child development plan,…

The United Nations has expressed its commitment to assist the National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria to ensure better human rights protection. The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Mathias Shamel revealed this when he paid a…