Health
UNICEF urges use of evidence to improve child rights outcomes in Nigeria
By Folasade Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders to move beyond collecting research and evidence to using them to improve…
Tag: Rights
Health
ASWHAN mobilises men to tackle GBV, promote women’s rights
By Justina Auta The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) has mobilised male community leaders as champions in the fight against…
Community
I have no authority to infringe on residents’ Rights – Kuje Chairman
By Monday Ijeh Mr Danjuma Shekwolo, Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he has no authority to infringe…
General News
Human Rights: Lawyer urges security agencies to emulate DSS compensation policy
By Philomina Attah Human rights lawyer, Mr Hamza Dantani, has urged security agencies nationwide to emulate the Department of State Services (DSS), by compensating…
Metro
Housing is constitutional right, not privilege – Falana
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to make affordable housing accessible to all Nigerians, insisting that adequate…
General News
Nigeria has significantly strengthened its legal framework against torture, says NHRC boss
By Edith Nwapi Nigeria has significantly strengthened its legal framework against torture through the Anti-Torture Act, says the Executive Secretary (ES), National Human Rights…
General News
Man drags wife to court over denial of conjugal rights
By Christiana Nicholas A man, Mr Monday Atabo, on Friday dragged his wife. Grace, before an Upper Area Court in Masaka, Nasarawa State for…
General News
CHRICED unveils project to strengthen independent media, human rights reporting
By Jumoke Olaitan The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) on Wednesday unveiled the “Make It Count” project aimed at strengthening…
Health
Edo govt expands awareness on women’s legal rights, abuse reporting – Commissioner
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government says it has intensified awareness and outreach programmes to educate women and girls on their legal rights and…
General News
Zone 5 AIG warns officers against human rights abuse, extortion
By Usman Aliyu The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Salman-Dogo, has warned police officers in the zone against human rights…