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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported a total of 268,787 human rights complaints across Nigeria in May 2026, signaling a worrying increase in reported violations compared to the previous month. According to the Commission’s Human Rights Situation Dashboard for May 2026, the North Central geopolitical zone recorded the highest number of complaints, while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue and Borno states topped the list of states with the highest reported cases. Presenting the dashboard, Mr. Hillary Ogbonna disclosed that violations relating to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised fresh concerns over the growing prevalence of hate speech in Nigeria, warning that it posed a significant threat to the country’s democracy, peace, unity, and development, particularly as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. This warning was contained in a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, to commemorate the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. According to the statement, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described hate speech as a…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦2.300 trillion to the Federal Government, states and local government councils as revenue allocation for May 2026. According to a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, following the June 2026 FAAC meeting in Abuja, the distributable revenue comprised ₦1.611 trillion in statutory revenue and ₦688.785 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT). The communiqué from the meeting indicated that gross revenue of ₦3.395 trillion was available during the month under review. From this amount,…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Mr. Kingsley Rufus Madaki on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, described the appointment as well-deserved and a reflection of the confidence reposed in Madaki’s competence, professionalism and dedication to journalism and public communication. According to the union, the appointment announced by the Office of the AMAC Chairman underscored…

The Niger State Government has clarified comments made by the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Barrister Maurice Magaji, regarding the recent bandit attack on Pissa Community in Borgu Local Government Area, stressing that his remarks were misinterpreted by some sections of the media. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, the government acknowledged that the community was attacked by armed bandits, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of property. The government described the incident as unfortunate and expressed condolences…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mrs. Olubukola Moyo Babajide on her conferment with the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour by His Majesty King Charles III. In a statement signed by the Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Babajide, a Nigerian diaspora entrepreneur, technology leader and founder of Crystal Options Ltd. and Female Techpreneur, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for her outstanding contributions to technology,…

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the families of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Zamfara State. The IGP, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Hauwa Ibrahim, and the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Nakwada, commiserated with the bereaved families and conveyed the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force. The visit underscored the Force’s commitment to honouring the sacrifices of its personnel and supporting families of officers who paid the supreme price in the…