By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu , has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to human rights protection as the Commission marks its 30th anniversary . The Executive Secretary spoke during the 2025 International Human Rights Day celebration in Abuja. Welcoming partners, activists and dignitaries, Ojukwu described the… Continue reading Ojukwu Drums Support for NHRC @ 30
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NHRC Stresses Need to Uphold Right to Life Seriously in Nigeria
By Ada Nkong The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lamented the recent attacks, kidnappings, and killings of innocent Nigerians in Kebbi, Kwara and other States of the Federation , noting that the dignity of life is waning in the country. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr Tony Ojukwu , condemned the recent abduction… Continue reading NHRC Stresses Need to Uphold Right to Life Seriously in Nigeria
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CCWA Advocates Support as Widows, Aged and Orphans Prepare for 2025 Convention in Abuja
By Ada Nkong In a bid to spread joy and rekindle hope among Nigeria’s most vulnerable, the Christian Care for Widows, Widowers, Orphans and the Aged (CCWA) has called on government, corporate bodies, embassies, and individuals to partner in supporting its 2025 Annual Convention and Exhibition scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Women… Continue reading CCWA Advocates Support as Widows, Aged and Orphans Prepare for 2025 Convention in Abuja
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Association of Civil Servants of Nigeria Lament Abduction of Members Enroute Abuja for Promotion Exams
By Ronke Alabi The Association of Senior Civil Servants has called for the boycott of the promotion exams scheduled to take place in Abuja following the kidnap of six of their members who were traveling to Abuja from Lagos for the exercise . :The Six senior civil servants were reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists. They… Continue reading Association of Civil Servants of Nigeria Lament Abduction of Members Enroute Abuja for Promotion Exams
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2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons
By Ada Nkong The need to harness the potentials of older persons in national development has been emphasized. Speaking at a roundtable to commemorate the 35th UN International day of older persons organized by the National Human Rights Commission,United Nations in Nigeria and the Dave Omokaro Foundation. The Theme for this year's celebration is Older Persons… Continue reading 2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons
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NHRC Data Shows Shocking Scale of Rights Abuses in Nigeria
By Ada Nkong The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has drawn attention to marked increase in human rights abuses and killings across Nigeria, The chart shows Katsina State topping with 64 recorded killings in August 2025 alone while Benue (41 killings), Plateau (39), Zamfara (25), and Sokoto (17) followed, rounding off the top five states… Continue reading NHRC Data Shows Shocking Scale of Rights Abuses in Nigeria
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Empowerment: NAWOJ Lauds Women Affairs Minister for Benue Intervention
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has lauded the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, for putting smiles on the faces of women and vulnerable families in Benue State as part of efforts to cushion the impact of insecurity and economic hardship. NAWOJ Zone D comprises Benue,… Continue reading Empowerment: NAWOJ Lauds Women Affairs Minister for Benue Intervention
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NiDCOM Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa as High Commission Demands Thorough Investigation
By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the killing of two Nigerian Traders in South Africa by "unknown gunmen" as intolerable and senseless with a call to fish out the culprits. In a statement by the Commission's Spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, she said the Nigerian High Commission in South… Continue reading NiDCOM Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa as High Commission Demands Thorough Investigation
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Encomiums as Old Students of Anglican Girls Grammar School Ughelli , Abuja Chapter Honor Ms Ruth Howard in Thanksgiving
By Ada Nkong Ms Ruth Basil Howard was a selfless woman and a disciplinarian who gave her life to molding young girls into great women. This is the summary of the submission as Old Girls of AGGS Ughelli joined by old students from Idia College Benin,St. Anne's school Ibadan and Adesoye College where was also… Continue reading Encomiums as Old Students of Anglican Girls Grammar School Ughelli , Abuja Chapter Honor Ms Ruth Howard in Thanksgiving
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