By Ada Nkong Traditional rulers, religious leaders and community elders across Nigeria have pledged to champion the elimination of harmful cultural practices, declaring that culture should protect human dignity rather than endanger lives. The commitment was made during a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the National Human Rights Commission in Abuja, where traditional institutions joined government… Continue reading Stakeholders Unite Against Child Marriage,FGM
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Ojukwu Drums Support for NHRC @ 30
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
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
