NHRC
Breaking News Civic Space Reports

NHRC Marks International Human Rights Day, Call An End To Witchcraft Branding, Abuses

By Patrick Obia The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Cross River State office has joined the rest of the world to commemorate 2022 International Human Rights Day, calling for an end to witchcraft branding and all forms of abuse. This year’s exercise with the theme “dignity, freedom and justice for all,” kicked off with a

Read More
Breaking News Civic Space

NHRC To Create Hate Speech Register, Subject Laws To Human Rights Scrutiny

By Jonathan Ugbal The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, is set to establish a National Register against Hate Speech to promote normative principles and frameworks for the 2023 general elections. NHRC is also working towards verifying and scrutinizing all national laws to ensure compliance with international human rights standards. The Executive Secretary of the Commission,

Read More
Breaking News Investigation National News Reports

Investigation: Millions Disappear As National Human Rights Commission Awards Project To Mysterious Contractor In Jigawa

By Elijah Ojonicko Akoji, WikkiTimes Almost a year since the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) awarded a multi-million-naira contract for the installation of solar street lights in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, WikkiTimes can reveal that there is no evidence of the work or the contractors on the ground. The project was nominated by Senator Danladi Sankara, who represents

Read More