The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN has on Friday launched a Human Rights Situation Room to address cases of human rights violations and other forms of electoral infractions that may occur before during, and after the 2023 general elections. According to the human rights Commission’s Boss, the Human Rights… Continue reading 2023 Polls: NHRC Launches Human Rights Situation Room
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Honourable Nnaji Mourns Barr. Oyibo Chukwu
The member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the House of Representatives, Honourable Nnolim Nnaji has expressed sadness over the horrible murder of his constituent, Barrister Oyibo Chukwu.Barrister Chukwu, a Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu East Senatorial Zone was dastardly murdered by hoodlums on Wednesday night. Five other persons… Continue reading Honourable Nnaji Mourns Barr. Oyibo Chukwu
Edeoga expresses worry Over Attacks On Labour Party Supporters In Enugu
The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for Enugu State, Honourable Barrister Chijoke Edeoga has raised alarm over the targeted attacks on the party’s stalwarts in the state. Barrister Edeoga who was reacting to the brutal murder of the party’s Senatorial candidate for Enugu East District Barrister Oyibo Chukwu, Wednesday night,challenged the police and the security agencies… Continue reading Edeoga expresses worry Over Attacks On Labour Party Supporters In Enugu
NDA Commandant bemoans Reuters Report, Says Nigerian Military Deserves Commendation Not Condemnation
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) who was also the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Maiduguri, Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf has said that the Reuters report of allegations of gross human rights infractions by the Military in Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East is completely false, malicious and ill-intended, adding… Continue reading NDA Commandant bemoans Reuters Report, Says Nigerian Military Deserves Commendation Not Condemnation
7 Division Military Hospital Maiduguri manages miscarriages not abortions – witness tells SIIP North-East
A Specialist Registrar attached to Maimalari Military hospital at the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, 7 Division, Maiduguri, Borno state, Dr. Chika Joachim Maduka told the Special Independent Investigative Panel on Allegations of Human Rights Violations in the Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East (SIIP-NE) that the hospital only manages miscarriages and not abortion… Continue reading 7 Division Military Hospital Maiduguri manages miscarriages not abortions – witness tells SIIP North-East
Alleged Violations Irabor Pledges Cooperation With Investigative Panel
The Nigeria Military has assured the Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations in the Counter Insurgency Operators in the North East (SIIP-NE) of its readiness to cooperate with the panel, including making available officers that might be needed in the course of the investigations. It also assured Nigerians of the security and safety… Continue reading Alleged Violations Irabor Pledges Cooperation With Investigative Panel
Human Rights Protection: NHRC Holds Gubernatorial Townhall Across 18 States
Ahead of the February 2023 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission is organising a town hall for gubernatorial candidates in 18 states beginning from 1st to 3rd February 2023. The Commission will be organising the town hall in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations, United Nations System in Nigeria and the Media. This is targeted… Continue reading Human Rights Protection: NHRC Holds Gubernatorial Townhall Across 18 States
NHRC Appoints Special Independent Investigation Panel On Counter Insurgency Operations In North East
The National Human Rights Commission Commission (NHRC) will on Tuesday (7th February 2023) inaugurate a Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations in the Implementation of Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East (SIIP-North East). The inauguration will take place at Bukhari Bello Auditorium, NHRC Headquarters at 10am. Mrs. Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, the Deputy… Continue reading NHRC Appoints Special Independent Investigation Panel On Counter Insurgency Operations In North East
Arochukwu wards rally for Sen. Kalu, Pass vote of confidence for his reelection
Constituents of Aro, Isu and Ututu wards of Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia-North have unanimously adopted the candidature of Senator Orji Kalu representing the district at the National Assembly to run for another term at the Senate. Kalu candidate of the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) had just concluded touring the entire 21 wards in… Continue reading Arochukwu wards rally for Sen. Kalu, Pass vote of confidence for his reelection
2023: Kalu’s endorsements soars as he rounds off Isuikwuato campaign tour
Endorsements for the return of Senator representing Abia-North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the National Assembly soared on Saturday as the Senate Chief Whip transversed through additional wards in Isuikwuato LGAs whilst engaging constituents on the need to cast their ballots for his reelection. While interfacing with the people, Kalu took stock of various infrastructural… Continue reading 2023: Kalu’s endorsements soars as he rounds off Isuikwuato campaign tour