FG Unveils NHRC–Police Liaison Framework to Tackle Rights Violations, Strengthen Accountability

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The Federal Government on Wednesday launched a new institutional framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing it as a major step towards addressing human rights violations, improving police accountability and rebuilding public confidence in law enforcement. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…

Oriire Rescue: NHRC Demands Renewed Push to Free All Kidnap Victims Across Nigeria

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and staff of Oriire International School in Ibadan, Oyo State, but has warned against treating the operation as an isolated victory amid the country’s worsening kidnapping crisis. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, said while…

World Press Freedom Day 2026: NHRC Demands Zero Tolerance for Attacks on Journalists

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As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strong call for zero tolerance against attacks on journalists, warning that press repression poses a direct threat to democracy. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said a free and independent…