Ethiopian Government shuts down Internet again to stifle citizens’ demand for justice over the murder of an Activist
26 out of Africa’s 54 states have recorded Internet Shutdowns Following the protest that ensued after the killing of popular Oromo singer, Hachalu Hundessa on Monday in Addis Ababa, the…
Impunity reigns supreme as SARS mocks, disregards Anti-torture Laws in Nigeria
“The complete failure of Nigerian authorities to bring an end to the gross human rights violations perpetuated by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad or to bring any SARS officer to justice…
CDD’s New report recommends restitution, counselling, psycho-social support for victims of rights abuses in Gambia
During Jammeh’s 22-year rule, human rights violations ranging from enforced disappearances, unlawful arrests and killings, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, and persecution of real or perceived political opponents, characterised The…
US Condemns the Killings of innocent citizens in the Northern States in Nigeria
United States of America has condemned in its entirety the spate of killings that have been going on at every nook and cranny in the Northern States in Nigeria. In…
“Cult-rivalry killings in Khana, Gokana of Rivers State must be stopped” – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International has called on relevant authorities in Rivers state to put an end to the cult rivalry clashes in Khana and Gokana communities of the state which has led…
“NNHRI-WA Set to release Human Rights Situation Report of Member States” says NHRC Boss
The Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA) is to publish a comprehensive report on the human rights situation in it’s member states. The immediate past President…
#IDGC: Human Rights Commission vows to priotise issues limiting Nigerian Girl Child
The National Human Rights Commission has congratulated Nigerians particularly the girl child on the celebration of the #internationaldayofthegirlchild2019, #IDGC. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu Esq stated…
NUTRITION STAKEHOLDERS ENDORSE 5% ALLOCATION OF NATIONAL, STATE BUDGETS TO NUTRITION
Nutrition stakeholders across Nigeria have endorsed the allocation of five percent (5%) of the National and States’ total budgets to nutrition programmes and activities. This recommendation is contained in a…
‘Enough is Enough to SGBV cases in Nigeria!’ -NHRC Boss, Ojukwu reacts to #SexforGrades
The National Human Rights Commission has condemned in its strongest term the prevalence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the country, especially the several allegations of sex for…
SARS has struck again! Attacked UniZik Students unjustly
Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has struck yet again at the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa on 3rd of October 2019. The university Students were attacked by SARS in the night while…