News and Events

1. In line with the mandate of the National Human Rights Commission as enshrined in its enabling Act (The National Human Rights Commission Act 1995 as amended), the Governing Council of NHRC recently concluded its statutory meeting which held from 15th to 16th May 2023 at the Council Chambers of the Commission.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other stakeholders have commended the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its initiative to monitor and document incidences of human rights violations during and after the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

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Former Theatre Commander of Operation Lafia Dole, Major General Abdulwahab Mohammed Dikko (rtd) on Wednesday ruled out any foul play on the part of the military with regard to Reuters’ allegation of 10,000 abortion of pregnancies, infanticide and other Sexual and Gender Based Violence against the Armed Forces.

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