NHRC receives 659,617 complaints in first quarter of 2026
The NHRC said the first quarter report is not merely a presentation of data but a “clear call to action.”
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NHRC receives over 365,000 complaints, lists four states with most killings
The period saw a rise in sexual and gender based violence, killings, and abductions, especially in the North-West region of ...
July deadliest for vigilante groups – NHRC
“July was the deadliest month for vigilante groups in the country. There were almost a hundred fatalities,” the NHRC said.
Over 1.4 million human rights complaints reported by mid-year – NHRC
The NHRC expressed concerns about the growing number of human rights complaints.
NHRC appeals to governor to halt execution of death row convict
In March, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mr Jackson for the murder of a herdsman, Babu Bawuro, in ...
NHRC reports spike in rape cases
"But between January and February, we have seen an upsurge in the reports that we did," Mr Ogbonna said.
NHRC records 355,726 cases of human rights violations in December 2024
This represents a remarkable increase compared to the 1,147 complaints received by the commission in January 2024.
Human rights complaints surge by 27% amid economic hardship – NHRC
The NHRC said October had the highest number of killings and abductions.
NHRC expresses concern over fatal road accidents, excessive force against protesters
“The Human rights violation data continues to rise, we wish this is one data that we wouldn't want to grow, ...
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#EndBadGovernance: Human rights complaints surge over abuses by security operatives during protest – NHRC
Peaceful protesters and journalists covering the #EndBadGovernance protests experienced various forms of high-handedness and brutality of the security forces during ...
NHRC expresses concerns over surge in reported human rights violation cases
The NHRC also gave a breakdown of human rights violation cases from each of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
General Elections: NHRC lists states with high voter suppression, rights violations in new report
The NHRC’s Project Coordinator of Mobilising Voters for Election (MOVE) reported the level of human rights violations associated with the ...
