NHRC signs MoU with Two Foundations to enhance Human rights protection

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Roost Foundation and Headfort Foundations respectively, to deepen the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria. At a ceremony to mark the official signing of the two MOUs in Abuja recently the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq. stated that the Commission is inclined to collaborate with well-meaning Nigerians, MDAs, NGOs and CSOs to further the cause of human rights in the country. The Chief Human Rights Officer in Nigeria expressed optimism that with…

28-Year Nigerian lady sold four times in Oman,begs FG for rescue

A 28-year old Nigerian, Miss Najeeb Rukoyat Kemi from Ikire town in Osun State has made a passionate appeal to the Nigerian government to come to her rescue in Oman where she is being presently held in captivity.   She left for the country in November 2016 to search for greener pasture after being talked into the deal by a close friend and upon arriving in the country her host seized her international passports and other vital documents to retain her service as housemaid.   Narrating her ordeal to the…

Movement Against Rape and Sexual Violence Initiative set to host virtual summit on Rape ,GBV in Nigeria

The Movement Against Rape and Sexual Violence (MARS-V) Initiative is set to host a digital summit on Saturday the 27th of June 2020, to address these issues; and educate the general public on the roles individuals and organizations can play in curbing this vile act and creating a safer environment for Nigerians. “It is no news that there has been a huge increase in the number of rape cases and gender-based violence over the past few years; and if we want to see great change and improvement, we need to…