The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern about the viral videos and reports detailing the alleged inhuman, and degrading treatment of a female passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmason, in an incident involving an Ibom Air flight and subsequent actions by personnel.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (MHAPR) have reaffirmed their commitment to in address poverty and humanitarian challenges in Nigeria. This follows a courtesy visit by the Chairperson of the NHRC Governing Council, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, who led a team of the Commission's management to the Ministry.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded a two-day stakeholder review meeting on an Emergency Response Framework (ERF) aimed at addressing human rights violations in Nigeria.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an urgent call for an Independent, impartial investigations and prosecution of those responsible for massive reported killings and abuses across the country, where 570 deaths and 278 kidnappings were reported in April 2025 alone. The Commission stressed the need for strong accountability mechanisms and comprehensive support services for survivors, especially women and children.