In Anambra, 60-year old widow, cries out over alleged oppression by rich neighbour

A 60-year old widow, Agnes Muoneke and her son, Ifeanyi, from Igbuala village, Ifitedunu, have sent a passionate appeal to Governor Willie Obiano, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the member representing Dunukofia Constituency in the State Assembly, Lawrence Ezeudu and other relevant authorities, to save them from the hands of their rich neighbour, Engr. Godfrey […]

Civil Societies condemns Police attack on NHRC premises, call for exhaustive investigation

The Nigeria Civil Society Community has condemned Monday’s attack on the premises of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Abuja, by Police Operatives. Police officers were reported to have fired live ammunition into the premises of the Commission on Monday, which damaged vehicles of the Commission’s staff and threatened the lives of the staff of […]

National Human Rights Commission takes stand on social media bill

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made its position known on the Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, also known as the Social Media Bill as it has kicked against the bill which has scaled second reading in the Senate. Its Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu said the commission stands with the opposing position […]

‘Legal Practice in the Digital Ecosystem’ Organized by the NBA Abuja Branch on the 15TH October, 2019 at the National Human Rights Commission, Abuja: Matters Arising for Layers

On the 15th day of October, 2019, the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (The Unity Bar) under the Chairmanship of Mr. Folarin Aluko, organized a capacity building training by way of a Discussion Series which marked the 22nd Discussion Series since inception pioneered by the immediate past administration under the Chairmanship of Mr. Ezenwa Anumnu, […]

Re-thinking National Human Right Commission’s Role in the Niger Delta

It is a time-honoured suggestion that during a period of rapid economic growth, nations as well as corporate organizations must continue investing even though it may not be clear how much investment is appropriate. Over investment is not a serious worry, since the excess is likely to be absorbed by future growth. By contrast, continuing […]