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, has awarded compensations to 100 victims of police brutality, to the tune of about N431, 884,094 million.
The Federal Government has again pledged its commitment to advance the course of human rights to consolidate on the achievements made in the area of promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.
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.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured Nigerian journalists of its commitment to work with all stakeholders to ensure that the media space remains wide, safe and secure for journalism practice and freedom of expression.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reiterated its commitment to improve on the existing partnership with the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) to make more impact on the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable groups in the society.
SPEECH BY DR. TONY OJUKWU, OFR, SAN, FICMC – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AT THE APRIL 2026 DASHBOARD PRESENTATION AND SIGNING OF ADVISORY ON PROTECTING CIVIC SPACE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
NHRC BENUE OFFICE SECURES 50% REFUND FOR COMPLAINANT IN FERTILITY CLINIC DISPUTE
NHRC ABIA OFFICE SECURES RELEASE OF ELDERLY WOMAN FROM WRONGFUL DETENTION
OJUKWU ELECTED INTO GANHRI BUREAU
NHRC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROTECT VULNERABLE GROUPS, UNVEILS FEBRUARY AND MARCH DATA DASHBOARD ON FDPs
