A private legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Barrister Musa Abubakar Tudunwada, has revealed plans to formally write to the Commander General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa,…
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Human Rights Coordinator Highlights emerging opportunities for future women
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos As the world marks another year of progress in women’s rights, the Plateau State Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Barr. Kyenpiya Mafuyai, has highlighted the persisting challenges…
IHRC-RFT Nigeria Calls for Action to Tackle Human Rights Issues on Human Rights Day
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC-RFT) Nigeria Chapter has reiterated its commitment to addressing human rights challenges in the country as it joined the global community in celebrating Human Rights Day. Observed…
Human Rights Activist Calls on FG to Address Fuel Price Inflation, Economic Hardship
In an open letter to the Nigerian government, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, a human rights advocate and Country Director of the International Human Rights Commission – RFT Nigeria Chapter (IHRC-RFT), has voiced…
CSO’s lament assault, attacks on human rights, democracy
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Coalition of civil society organizations has said they’re seriously disturbed by the alarming and troubling rate with which the ruling All-Progressive Congress (APC) government, under the leadership of…
New York’s UN Human Rights Director resigns, slams organization for failing to protect civilians in Palestine
New York’s UN Human Rights Director, Craig Mokhiber, has resigned from his position, delivering a scathing letter of resignation in which he criticized the United Nations for its inability to prevent what…
Kano State Government Reinforces Commitment to Human Rights
The Kano State Government has reinforced its commitment to human rights, with a focus on education and other social programmes. This was revealed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano…