The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an urgent call for an Independent, impartial investigations and prosecution of those responsible for massive reported killings and abuses across the country, where 570 deaths and 278 kidnappings were reported in April 2025 alone. The Commission stressed the need for strong accountability mechanisms and comprehensive support services for survivors, especially women and children.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged business operators to comply with human rights principles and practices in their operations, in line with international standards. The Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, emphasized the need for stakeholders to work together to create a human rights-friendly climate for business operations.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Netherlands are set to collaborate to advance the course of human rights in Nigeria.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms the closure of Badeggi Radio in Niger State by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, describing it as not only a suppression of press freedom but an affront to democracy.