NAWOJ calls for urgent action to children’s rights to education, safety
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Ebonyi has called for urgent action on children’s right to education and safety.
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UN human rights chief arrives in China for visit
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, arrived in China on Monday, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said. The spokesperson, Wang […]
IWD: Imo women protest non passage of bills supporting women’s rights
By Ugonne Uzoma A Coalition of women groups in Imo has called on the Imo House of Assembly to support the call for women’s rights […]
Court dismises N10m fundamental rights suit against I-G
By Thompson Yamput AHigh Court in Lokoja on Monday dismissed a N10 million fundamental rights suit against the Inspector-General of Police by a 24/year-old Dalukut Sumdi. […]
People with disabilities now have police backing in protection of rights
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya National Commission for Persons With Disabilities and the Nigeria Police have formed an alliance that will see to the compliance and enforcement […]
Zulum signs Child Rights Protection, VAPP Bill into law
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday signed the state Child Rights Protection Law and Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill into law. Speaking at the […]
UNICEF urges Zamfara Govt. on domestication of Child Rights Act
The United Nations International Children Emergency Funds (UNICEF), has called on Zamfara Government to domesticate the Child Rights Act to ensure safety and protection of […]
NHRC records 154 rights abuse cases in Adamawa
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said it recorded 154 human rights abuse and violation cases in Adamawa in 2021. Grace Mamza, the Acting State […]
UNICEF congratulates Jigawa State for domesticating Child Rights into law
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Joining the league of States that have domesticated Child Rights in Nigeria, the Jigawa State has been lauded for signing Child Protection […]
Group sues for protection of women’s, children’s rights
The Ogun Coordinator, African Women Lawyers Association of Nigeria, Mrs Ebere Obiora, has restated the need to safeguard the rights of vulnerable members of society, […]
Alleged Makoko invasion: Rights group tasks Sanwo-Olu on justice
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CDHR) has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to wade into the alleged illegal invasion of Ori-Oke […]
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 […]
NAPTIP, Actionaid call for concerted effort to end rights abuse
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and Actionaid on Friday called for concerted effort to end all forms of human […]
NGO initiates campaign to promote rights of FCT natives
Helpline Foundation For The Needy, an Abuja-based NGO, on Thursday began an advocacy campaign to promote the political, socio-economic and cultural rights of the original […]
NCC enlightens BUK students, others on rights, privileges as telecoms consumers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has hosted another edition of Campus Conversation (CC), at the weekend in Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where officials of the […]
NCC enlightens BUK students, others on rights, privileges as telecoms consumers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has hosted another edition of Campus Conversation (CC), at the weekend in Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where officials of the […]
NHIS to service providers: Respect enrolees’ rights, privileges
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has advised heathcare service providers to respect the rights and privileges of enrollees for improved healthcare delivery to Nigerians.Mrs […]
FCCPC, CBN, EFCC, others to investigate rights violation in money lending
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced rights violation […]
Nigerian Army condemns Officer in video dehumanizing corps member, apologises
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army has condemned the dehumanizing of corps member by a female officer as seen in a video clip making the […]
EndSARS: Ebonyi Judicial Panel recommends payment of N189m in compensation — Chairman
Justice Alloy Nwankwo, Chairman of Judicial Panel of Inquiry on police brutality, extra-judicial killings and Human Rights Violations in Ebonyi, on Thursday, said the panel […]
Senator Nnamani goes to school
By Paul Mumeh The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has embarked on its 2021 annual recess. Barring any unforeseen circumstances that may warrant […]
Children parliament tasks Katsina Govt on security, child protection
The Katsina Children Parliament has advocated for the adoption of proactive measures to address security challenges in parts of the state. The Parliament, presided over […]
Right-sizing: We”ll protect Kaduna State workers’ right, dignity – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has said that it would use every legitimate means to protect the right and dignity of Kaduna State workers. The NLC […]
Independent Investigation panel on SARS to continue Abuja sitting soon – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday said that its Independent Investigation panel on allegations of violations of human rights by the defunct SARS […]
Senate bans pedophiles, rapists from working with children
The Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment to the Child Right Act of 2003, banning persons convicted of sexual offence from working with children. This […]