The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received 104 complaints and incidents of alleged human rights violations from April 27 – May 3 Executive Secretary of NHRC, Mr, Tony Ojukwu, made this known on Monday in a report released in Abuja, on the incidence of violation of human rights during the previous lockdown. Ojukwu had […]
Eighteen people have been reported killed in the country during the first phase of lockdown from 30th March, 2020 to 13th April, 2020 according to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) report on human rights violations across Nigeria. This is as the NHRC said that it has developed an App for the electronic monitoring, documentation […]
The National Human Rights Commission has expressed displeasure over the alleged inhuman treatment meted out on some Nigerians by the Chinese authorities in Beijing. Mr Tony Ojukwu Executive Secretary of NHRC in a statement in Abuja stated , that the commission noted with concern the alleged inhuman treatment. [Video] China ejecting Nigerians, other Africans from […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the efforts of all the Health workers for the indefatigable work they are doing to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria and the world over. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq, gave this commendation on Tuesday in Abuja, as the Commission joined the rest of […]
Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, on Monday, ordered an immediate investigation into a case of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of an official driver attached a Cross River state magistrate. The 35-year old driver, was allegedly beaten by the sons of one magistrate, Agnes Onyebueke (under her directives) for being rude […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it has become imperative to deal with emerging human rights concerns emanating from continuous attacks by insurgents/terrorists and counter -insurgency operations in the north-east. Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu stated this at a three-day inception training of human rights monitors on effective human rights monitoring and […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it has become imperative more than ever before to deal with emerging human rights concerns emanating from continuous attacks by insurgents/terrorists and counter insurgency operations in the North East The Executive Secretary of the Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq stated this at a three-day inception training of human rights […]
Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu has said the commission will set up a special investigation panel on the alleged police brutality of a staff of the Women Aid Collectives (WACOL), a non -governmental organisation based in Enugu. Receiving a petition from WACOL Founding Director, Prof. Joy Ezeilo on the alleged police brutality […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state has sent a petition to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), calling for the probe of the alleged use of live ammunitions and tear gas to disperse aged women during the January 2, dawn demolition of the Ile Arugbo complex in Ilorin. The petition dated January 8 […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said it would act on any genuine report on short-changing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in the distribution of food. Executive Secretary of the commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, made the disclosure on Thursday in Yola at a two-day interface with the MDAs with Protection Mandate in Adamawa. Ojukwu said […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged government departments and security agencies to ensure that their detention facilities meet the minimum international acceptable standards and are run in line with the prescribed minimum standards. According to the Commission, prisoners and other detainees must be treated with respect, dignity and values as human beings. A […]
National Human Right Commission (NHRC), has called for multi-agency involvement to counter violence caused by extremists and completely stem the scourge of Boko Haram. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Mr Tony Ojukwu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Ojukwu said that all stakeholders must play […]
Nigeria has been down the rough road in the past ten years; It has seen the worst of conflicts, especially in the North-eastern region. Insecurity has been a significant dare to the Nigerian government in recent times. The actions and activities of the Islamic sect known as Boko Haram has led to enormous loss of […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Nigerians to support all efforts and initiatives meant to boost security of lives and property at the community level. NHRC Zonal Co-ordinator (South-East), Mrs. Uche Nwokocha, made the call during the inauguration of members of Community Safety Programme (CSP) of Ngwo Community in Enugu North Local Government […]
The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) has urged Nigerians to support all efforts and initiatives meant to boost security of lives and property at the community level. NHRC Zonal Co-ordinator (South-East), Mrs. Uche Nwokocha, made the call during the inauguration of members of Community Safety Programme (CSP) of Ngwo Community in Enugu North Local Government […]
A former governor of Edo state, Senator Osarheimen Osunbor has faulted a preliminary objection raised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) challenging the jurisdiction of a Federal High Court, Abuja, in hearing a case of alleged electoral offence preferred against him by the rights commission. Osunbor in a statement released in Abuja, said that […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms the spate of kidnapping in the country even as it vowed to intensify efforts in enforcing the rights of victims and ensure the culprits are punished in accordance with the law. The Commission also expressed worries over the recent occurrence in Lagos State where […]