Nigeria: With 268,787 Complaints Recorded, May Is Devastating Month for Human Rights in Nigeria - NHRC

"These incidents reflect not isolated tragedies but a broader humanitarian concern that requires urgent national attention," NHRC's Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu said. Read more »

Africa: First Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives in Lagos

The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Chief Decries High Rate of Violation of Widows' Rights in Anambra

"Some of the brothers and sisters in-laws only aim at inheriting their late brothers' wives and property but don't talk about how to maintain the children of the deceased." Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

The NHRC's Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call for the rescue of the abducted Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers in his remarks commemorating the 2026 International… Read more »

Eswatini: Mswati's Eswatini - Defined By Fear and Silence - Propped By Renegades, By Shoks Mnisi Mzolo

Fresh from another May Day assault, pro-democracy activists and organised labour look set to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the 2021 massacre. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Invite Activist Gwamnishu Over Alleged Attempted Murder, Terrorism Incitement

A prominent Delta rights activist who has repeatedly challenged police conduct and exposed insecurity claims the state police are plotting against him after inviting him for… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Trains Staff On Digital Human Rights Abuses

NHRC's executive secretary said the digital ecosystem has ceased to be a separate entity in society, but the "fabric of our economic, social and political existence", adding that… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC, Others Raise Awareness On Need for Protection of Nigeria's Elderly Persons

"As a nation, we must understand that older persons are not a liability. They are the custodians of wisdom. They are the guardians of memory and sacrifice," a speaker said. Read more »

Africa: Falana Petitions African Commission Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa

Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Read more »

Nigeria: Uniabuja Student Wins Amnesty International's 2026 Inter-Varsity Debate

The UniAbuja student won the inter-varsity debate competition, earning the highest points ahead of five other finalists. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Demands Explanations Over Civilian Casualties in Recent Nigerian Military Airstrikes

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described the repeated reports of civilian casualties from aerial bombardments as… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Urges Implementation of National Action Plan On Human Rights

NHRC said the action plan serves as a guiding framework for promoting and protecting human rights in line with international standards. Read more »

South Africa: Xenophobia - Kenya Warns Nationals in South Africa Over Rising Violence

Kenya also urged its citizens in South Africa to always carry valid identification and relevant documentation. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Host Global Reparations Conference After UN Slavery Resolution

One hundred and twenty-three member States voted in favour of the resolution, and only three countries voted against it. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Faults Kogi Over Activist's Detention

Amnesty International says Mr Onimisi committed no offence and maintained that criticism of public officials remains a protected right under Nigerian law. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Jailed for Child Trafficking

The convicted woman, in connivance with a nurse, forced a pregnant woman into early labour and dispossessed of her newborn shortly after delivery. Read more »

Nigeria: Group, Traditional Rulers Abolish 'Money Woman' Practice, Free 57 Victims in Cross River Community

Centre LSD also disclosed that N6.2 million had been mobilised to secure the freedom of an initial group of women affected by the practice. Read more »

Nigeria: Why the UN's Slave Trade Resolution Matters Now More Than Ever, By Oluwaseun Tella

The resolution goes beyond recognition. It calls on states implicated in the slave trade to issue formal apologies, return stolen artefacts, contribute to reparations, and commit… Read more »

Nigeria: Nine States Record Over 10,000 IDPs in Two Months - NHRC

This shows "a persistent and growing protection crisis", the Executive of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, said on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: How Corruption, Overcrowding, Weak Justice Systems Turn Nigerian Prisons Into 'Human Warehouses' - - Report

"Custodial centres have become a form of human warehouse," the official said, citing cases where facilities exceeded their capacity by up to 500 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Seeks Justice for Ebonyi Woman Allegedly Murdered Over Inheritance

The late Ms Onu was reportedly murdered and burnt beyond recognition in December 2021 by her cousin over property dispute. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa First Lady Reacts to Allegation of Failed Promises to Assaulted Woman

The Bayelsa First Lady was accused of failing to fulfil scholarship promises and justice for Nancy Wilfred, who was assaulted and stripped by four girls in the state in August last… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Maiduguri

Social media posts alleged that Mr Mustapha, also known as Abchin, was unarmed and returning from a Sallah visit when he was killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Criticizing Government in Niger State

Hamisu Abdullahi allegedly shouted "No water, no light" during Governor Mohammed Bago's visit to Suleja Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Demands Prosecution of Perpetrators of Delta Sexual Assaults

The NHRC described the sexual assault incident in Delta State as "unacceptable and the height of barbarism in the modern world." Read more »