Mr Shekwolo’s remark is the latest in a series of controversial, insensitive rhetorics canvassing votes for the APC ahead of...

The coalition demanded that the investigation should be "under an independent mechanism outside the direct command structure implicated in the...

“We reiterate firmly that journalism is not a crime and that the duty of the press to hold public institutions...

“This figure alongside insights from our Human Rights Observatory paints a sobering picture of the scale of human rights concerns...

The NHRC said the agreement signed on Tuesday emphasised prevention of human rights violations over reactions.

CeFTPI said, “Regular assessment of progress will be essential to ensuring that commitments translate into tangible improvements in Nigeria’s capacity...

"The police officer that they brought to come…the APC in Osun, is from Port Harcourt; they call him by his...

“This is not politics. This is a licence to kill. A public officer who tells citizens to murder other citizens...

“The Nigerian authorities must fulfil their obligation to promote, protect, respect, and fulfil human rights…ahead of the Osun State gubernatorial...

The NHRC said Mr Jingir’s arrest will serve as an example to individuals who would want to exploit religion for...

KDI noted that the absence of a formally gazetted version leaves the authoritative legal and operational framework for elections under...

The call drew on a new report on the environmental impacts and human rights implications of Shell operations in the...

“The legal barrier to their employment has been completely swept away by the constitutional grace of the pardon; the Plaintiffs...

“Dozens of people who tried to escape the attackers were pursued into the bush and slaughtered," the Amnesty International said...

“We desire that the Electoral Act further be amended so that every matter relating to the internal dispute of the...

The NHRC chief said the action remained a powerful tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela who was in...

The NHRC said the committee's inauguration became necessary as “climate change is no longer just an environmental issue. It is...

The court added that the APC or any political party must notify INEC and account for all donations received from...

The court rejected the objection raised by the prosecution agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to grant the...

The prosecution, representing the Nigerian police, informed the court that it needed time to respond to Mr Ugagbe's bail application.

The judge adjourned hearing until 5 October, ordering Mr Ishaku to return to the country before then.

The official, testifying as a prosecution witness, painted a picture of how some of the funds allegedly circled back to...

The NHRC called on the government and security agencies in a press statement to intensify efforts to rescue other Nigerians...

EFCC also applied for a stay of execution to halt the enforcement of judgement pending the determination of its appeal.

The judge also ordered the police force, Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector-General of the Federation to deploy “police...