The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), through its Human Rights Institute, has strengthened the capacity of its staff on the right to access information as a fundamental human right and enabler of other rights.
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NHRC Moves to Tackle Rising Elder Abuse
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained its staff as human rights defenders and advocates to combat elder abuse in Nigeria.
Beyond Guns: NHRC Proposes Justice-Centered Roadmap for Peace in Africa
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a shift from military-centric responses to a holistic, justice-driven model to tackle insecurity and economic instability in Africa.
NHRC CONDEMNS DEATH OF MINERS IN NSCDC CUSTODY, COMMENCES PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has condemned the death of about 37 persons suspected to be artisanal miners while in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State.
NHRC CALLS FOR PEACEFUL, INCLUSIVE AND RIGHTS-RESPECTING POLITY AHEAD OF 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Democracy, Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, said the day reminds us that democracy is not just about elections, but about the dignity, voice, and rights of every citizen.
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SPEECH BY DR. TONY OJUKWU, OFR, SAN, FICMC, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 2026 HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DASHBOARD
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NHRC: NO QUALITY EDUCATION WITHOUT INVESTMENT IN TEACHERS, SCHOOLS
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NIGERIA @66: NHRC CALLS FOR RIGHTS-BASED DEVELOPMENT AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL
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NHRC Validates 2025–2026 Annual Report of National Preventive Mechanism
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NHRC TRAINS STAFF TO MATCH A-STATUS WITH WORLD CLASS COMMUNICATION
