November 11, 2025
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NHRC: 365,224 Human Rights Abuses Recorded in August

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu has disclosed that 365,224 human rights abuse cases were received by the commission in August alone. He made the disclosure at the presentation of the National Human Rights Dashboard, and the ‘Protection of Human Rights of Forcibly Displaced Persons through Information/Data Collection
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NHRC Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Kebbi Journalist

….. Welcomes His Release with Compensation The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the unlawful arrest of kebbi journalist Hassan Mai-Waya for carrying out his constitutional duty to inform the public and hold public officials accountable. Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa, was unlawfully detained for exposing the deplorable conditions at Kangiwa General
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NHRC Pays Tribute to Solomon Arase

…. Hailing Him as a Defender of Human Rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, describing him as a staunch advocate for human rights and a respected ally of the Commission. In a condolence message issued on Monday, the […]
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NHRC Urges Government to Address Worsening Insecurity

… and Enforced Disappearances in Nigeria As the world marks the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over the growing trend of kidnappings, abductions, and enforced disappearances across Nigeria, describing it as a severe violation of human dignity and human rights. In a statement issued