— AS SARS CHAIR, JUSTICE GALADINMA URGES FG ON VICTIMS COMPENSATION FUND The Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations by the defunct SARS and other units of the Nigerian Police (IIP-SARS) on Tuesday presented its report to the National Human Rights Commission after the payment of N438 million to 100 victims in the last… Continue reading Ojukwu receives IIP-SARS final report, assures of its implementation
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Bandits Invade Mosque, Kill 15 Worshippers In Zamfara
Some terrorists have caused serious commotion in Zamfara State after attacking a mosque. As many as 15 persons were reportedly killed when terrorists opened fire at worshipers on Friday, during Jummat prayers in the North West of Zamfara State. northwest Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that the incident occurred in Ruwan Jema town in Bukkuyum Local… Continue reading Bandits Invade Mosque, Kill 15 Worshippers In Zamfara
Assault On Police Personnel An Affront To Human Dignity – NHRC Boss
Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN), has described the alleged brutal assault of Inspector Teju Moses by Professor Zainab Duke Abiola as an affront to human rights and dignity of the human person. Reacting to the report of the alleged inhuman and degrading treatment of the police officer… Continue reading Assault On Police Personnel An Affront To Human Dignity – NHRC Boss
NCC to generate over N500bn in 2023 from auctioning 5G spectrums
Nigeria Communication Commission(NCC) says it has a projection to generate over N500 billion for the Federal Government in 2023 fiscal year . Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof.Umar Danbatta made the disclosure at an interactive meeting on 2023-2025 MTEF-FSP, organised by the Senate Committee on Finance. He said the projected revenue would be realised… Continue reading NCC to generate over N500bn in 2023 from auctioning 5G spectrums
Relief As IIP-SARS Awards N432m Compensation To 100 Victims Of Police Brutality
Finally, justice and relief have been served as the Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, and other Units of the Nigeria Police Force (IIP-SARS), sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday awarded compensations to 100 victims of police brutality, to the tune of about N431, 884,094 million. The Chairperson of… Continue reading Relief As IIP-SARS Awards N432m Compensation To 100 Victims Of Police Brutality
FG inaugurates National committe against torture, domiciles secretariat at NHRC
Determined to eliminate torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT), in recognition of the increasing cases of torture across the country. Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation (HAGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) stated… Continue reading FG inaugurates National committe against torture, domiciles secretariat at NHRC
‘Put in writing your commitment to serve only one term’, see 5 other conditions Wike gave Atiku to support his presidential bid
The outcome of the meeting between the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar in London last week has now been made public. The meeting was attended by Governors Okezie Ikpeazu, Samuel Ortom, Seyi Makinde, who are allies of Wike and Ahmadu Fintiri, an ally… Continue reading ‘Put in writing your commitment to serve only one term’, see 5 other conditions Wike gave Atiku to support his presidential bid
2022 World Humanitarian Day: Be Advocates, Benefactors of social service – Ojukwu urges citizens
As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to mark the 2022 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urges citizens to be advocates of humanitarian services, particularly with the high scale violence and the attendant humanitarian issues in parts of the country. The Deputy Director Public Affairs, Fatimah Agwai Mohammed… Continue reading 2022 World Humanitarian Day: Be Advocates, Benefactors of social service – Ojukwu urges citizens
U-20 WWC: Falconets floor Canada, to meet Netherlands in quarter-finals
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets set a World Cup group stage perfect record for themselves after beating Canada 3-1 in Alajuela on Thursday morning to finish with a perfect nine points out of nine in Group C. Head Coach, Chris Danjuma Musa said before the encounter that his girls would seek to win even as a… Continue reading U-20 WWC: Falconets floor Canada, to meet Netherlands in quarter-finals
Ojukwu restates NHRC’S Commitment towards successful implementation of transitional justice in North East
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN, has restated the Commission’s commitment to the successful implementation of the Transitional Justice Project in the North East. He emphasized that promoting Reconciliation, Reintegration and Transitional Justice will contribute tremendously to restoring lasting peace in the North East. The Executive Secretary… Continue reading Ojukwu restates NHRC’S Commitment towards successful implementation of transitional justice in North East