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Sexual violence: NHRC receives 275 cases in Nigeria

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

by April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

A Special Investigative Panel on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence has considered Two Hundred and Seventy-five cases in the six geopolitical zones of the country. The...

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Prof. Odinkalu to appeal Kaduna criminal case

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

by October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission Prof. Chidi Odinkalu says he will appeal the judgment of criminal case proceedings against him by the Kaduna State...

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NHRC inaugurates 7-man panel to probe rights violation

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

by October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission has inaugurated a 7-man Independent panel of investigation into the allegations of human rights violations against SARS. The panel is...

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PMB orders dismissal of some police officers

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019

by June 3, 2019June 3, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dismissal of 37 police officers and other issues as recommended by the National Human Rights Commission Presidential Special Panel on...

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Netherlands to support Nigeria on H/Rights

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

by August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

The Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, Robert Petri has pledged the support of his country in the implementation of the recommendation of the 2013 Universal Periodic...

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NHRC warns against maltreatment of suspects

May 13, 2018

by May 13, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that it will henceforth ensure that law enforcement agencies or officers who indulge in unlawful procedures in...