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2023 ELECTIONS: NHRC condemns political killings in Imo, Anambra, Kaduna …… warns Presidential candidates on hate speech

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms the spate of political killings in the South East and North West geo-political zones in the country close to the 2023 general elections. The Commission stated that it will not hesitate to invoke its powers to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are made to face the wrath of the law. It regretted the unfortunate killings in Imo, Anambra and Kaduna states as well as the incessant burning of INEC offices in these states few weeks to…

NHRC Boss condemns killing of Lagos based Female Lawyer by Police …..says NHRC will monitor investigation, prosecution of errant officer

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The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN has condemned yet another killing of a female lawyer Barrister Bolanle Raheem by a policeman in Ajah Lagos State. The Chief Human Rights Officer who was reacting to the unfortunate death of the lawyer said the incident is regrettable, added that the officer has fallen short of standard operating procedure and professional ethics of the Nigerian Police Force. He called in the hierarchy of the Nigerian Police to as a matter of necessity always ensure that officers who…

NHRC/MacArthur Foundation Honor Journalist with Human Rights Reporter of the year 2022.

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By Abubakar Yusuf   The National Human Rights Commission NHRC in conjunction with MacArthur foundation has honored a veteran journalist, Comrade Lukman Laleye Babalola as Human Rights Reporter of the year, 2022.   The ceremony which took place at NAF conference center on Saturday, 11th December was in commemoration of this year’s International Human Rights Day.   Babalola a seasoned journalist, prolific writer and public affairs analyst was recognized for his hardwork and dedication to duty.He was honoured along with other reporters covering the commission including men of Nigeria Police…

NHRC Boss urges NASS to harmonize Commission’s amendment bill for Presidential assent

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Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN (OFR)on Wednesday urged the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights and Legal Matters to liaise with its counterpart in the Senate to ensure that the Commission’s Amendment Bill already passed by both chambers of the National Assembly is harmonized and sent to the President for assent. The Executive Secretary made this plea when he received the Chairman and Members of the Committee when they visited the Commission for oversight functions noted that getting the Bill signed into law by…