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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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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