Mental health is a human right, cannot be neglected – NHRC
Mental health is a human right which should not be ignored, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Tony Ojukwu , SAN, has haid.
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Commission, Armed Forces to partner on integrating human rights in counter-insurgency operations
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is to work with the Nigerian Armed Forces to integrate human rights into its counter-insurgency operations. The Executive Secretary of […]
NAPTIP commences training for media partners on human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Tuesday commenced training for some media partners drawn from various parts of the […]
NAPTIP, UBEB to share information on SGBV, human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has agreed to share information on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases with […]
NAPTIP secures 5 years jail sentence against human trafficker
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin zone, says it has secured a conviction, and five years jail sentence of […]
Human trafficking: Bassa, Riyom LGs in Plateau endemic — NAPTIP
The Plateau Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says Bassa and Riyom local government areas are endemic ports […]
Dubai new Human Trafficking destination, says NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has said that Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE), had now become the destination of […]
NAPTIP arrests 3 suspects for alledged human trafficking, child abuse in Edo
By Deborah Coker The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, says it has arrested three women for alleged […]
FG approves National Action Plan on human trafficking for 2022-2026
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Fight against human trafficking has received boost as the Federal Executive Council, Presided by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the National Action […]
NIS rescues 20 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it rescued 20 victims of human trafficking in its various operations in 2021. ASI Nura Usman, […]
NAPTIP partners United States counter trafficking Centre to fight human traffickers
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Hard time awaits human traffickers and other organized criminal gangs operatingwith the aid of cyber-technology as the National Agency for the Prohibition […]
Speak out against human rights violation – NHRC urges Lagos residents
The Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Lagos State, Mr Lucas Koyejo, has advised residents in the state to speak out whenever their rights are […]
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP inaugurates vanguard school club in FCT
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has inaugurated anti-human trafficking school club at Government Girls College (GGC) Abaji, FCT, as […]
NAPTIP harps on professionalism in human trafficking reporting
Mr Arinze Orakwe, the Director of Training and Manpower Development, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday in Keffi, urged […]
NAPTIP seeks media partnership in exposing perpetrators of human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Wednesday sought partnership of the mass media in exposing perpetrators of human trafficking. […]
Police nab suspected human trafficker, rescues baby in Nasarawa
The Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a woman alleged to have stolen a three-year old toddler in the state. The Commissioner of Police in […]
Onumah, AFRICMIL Coordinator, Elected Trustee of Whistleblowing International Network
Chido Onumah, Coordinator of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), was elected as a Trustee of the Scotland-based Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) […]
President Buhari’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights: Inequalities breed unrest
By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari had a very successful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the high which is the symbolization of our […]
Islamic Cleric enjoins faithful to imbibe qualities of Prophet Muhammad
A revered Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has enjoined Muslims to always strive to imbibe the attitude and character of the Prophet Mohammad. Sheikh Bauchi […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp messages illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by […]
Allegations against Obi: CLO extols Obi as man of impeccable integrity
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has extolled former Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra as a man of forthrightness and impeccable integrity in both his public […]
FAAN to close MMIA departure drop off zone temporarily- Official
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a temporary closure of the regular drop off zone at the departure frontage of […]
Zulum calls for trans border cooperation on security in Lake Chad region
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has called on the need to raise the level of trans border cooperation on security for strategic and territorial action plans […]
NHRC trains Military on mainstreaming human rights, civilian protection in counter terrorism
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday begun a training session for the military on mainstreaming human rights principles and civilian protection into counter-insurgency […]
Atiku urges unity, bemoans declining standard of living
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to remain united despite their current existential challenges and struggles for economic survival. He also […]