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NHRC: 365,224 Human Rights Abuses Recorded in August

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2025

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

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NHRC Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Kebbi Journalist

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

….. 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

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2025

…. 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

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2025

… 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

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NHRC Says Vigilante Brutality Must Not Be Allowed to Become New Normal

Daily Dispatch August 22, 2025

The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu has strongly condemned the disturbing viral video showing operatives of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group physically assaulting a youth corps member, Ms. Jennifer Edema Elohor. Ojukwu while reacting to the video described the incident as a gross violation of human dignity and a clear breach

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NHRC Calls for Swift Trials of Arrested Leaders of Ansaru Terrorist Group

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to swiftly put every machinery in place to ensure swift trials of the arrested leaders of the notorious terrorist group, Anssaru, ensuring that they are held to the highest form of accountability befitting their heinous crimes. The call was made on Tuesday by […]