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Rubbin ’Minds partners NHRC on Human Rights Conversations for Democracy Day

Nigeria’s leading talk show, Rubbin' Minds will this Sunday hold the Democracy Day Talks in celebration of this year’s Democracy Day. Hosted by Lawyer and Media Personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the…

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SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Clement Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association urging him to “publicly express concerns about the…

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The Late 5: Osinbajo replies Atiku on restructuring; David Mark, Donald Duke jostle for PDP, SDP Presidential tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The debate between Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on restructuring the country continued on Tuesday, with…

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IDPs: Prosecute Babachir, others | UNDP, NHRC tell FG

The National Human Rights Commission and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday called for the prosecution of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal over aalkwged fraud in…

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EFCC pressurising me to incriminate Patience Jonathan – Dudafa

An aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of mounting pressure on him to incriminate former first lady, Patience Jonathan, Premium Times reports.…

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We will expose lawyers using our platform to shield looters – NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said it would expose senior lawyers who are shielding looters under the pretense that they are fighting for human rights. In a statement on…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Army to use drones during Edo guber election The Nigerian army has disclosed that it will use drones to monitor…

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Zamfara killings: Human Rights Commission begins investigation

Following the killings of eight persons in Zamfara State over blasphemy, the National Human Rights Commission has started investigations. An angry mob had lynched a student for alleged blasphemy against…

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PROFILE: What Ken Saro-Wiwa told Chidi Odinkalu in 1993

by Mazi Emeka He almost single-handedly raised the profile of Nigeria’s human rights body, daring to confront the same government that appointed him, standing still on the side of civil…

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‘Chibok girls’ plight worsens with every passing hour’ – BBOG

The Bring Back Our Girls campaigners, on Friday, disclosed that after more than a year of their first meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, the president hasn't fulfilled any of their…

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Chidi Odinkalu to President Buhari: “Talk to us first, not foreigners”

Chidi Odinkalu, wants a situation whereby, President Buhari would intimate Nigerians of his intentions for the nation, before taking it to the world. The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, finds it…

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Obasanjo wants to abduct me to face criminal charges in the US – Kashamu calls for help

by Kolapo Olapoju It appears Olusegun Obasanjo is having the last laugh in the disagreement between himself and Senator-elect for the Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu. Kashamu is accusing the former…

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ pulls off Tambuwal’s security details | Akinjide says Ladoja is a no-no for PDP | Wike battles enemies within | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Jonathan pulls off Tambuwal's security details. Leadership Speaker gets support from…

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Fit or not? Judge faces probe over pension fraud case

by Oge Okonkwo Prof. Bem Angwe The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it will investigate a Federal High Court judge, Adeniyi Ademola in the Abuja Division of the court…

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Why Jonathan has dragged Obasanjo to Human Rights Commission

by Oke Efagene President Goodluck Jonathan has submitted himself to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday for probe over criminal allegations against him by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo…

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“The CPC deserves our sympathy” – Reuben Abati mocks, belittles, then attacks

by Ogunyemi Bukola It is in the character of the CPC and its spokesperson to play to the gallery even when the occasion calls for maturity and sobriety.   The…

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Don’t kill them: Human Rights body asks Oshiomhole to suspend execution of inmates

by Isi Esene The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole to suspend the execution of two inmates in the state whose…

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