NHRC Demands United Front Against Violent Extremism, Urges Investment in Youth, Vulnerable Groups

NHRC Demands United Front Against Violent Extremism, Urges Investment in Youth, Vulnerable Groups

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has called for stronger, coordinated action among government institutions, civil society organisations, youth groups, and development partners to curb violent extremism and rising human rights violations in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Stakeholders, Civil Society and Youth Summit, Dr. Ojukwu, who was represented by the Director of Legal Services and Enforcement, Barr. […]

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NHRC Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Vulnerable Groups, Unveils Data Dashboard on FDPs

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting and protecting vulnerable groups across Nigeria, particularly Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, asylum seekers, and returnees. The Commission unveiled its February and March 2026 Human Rights Dashboard, highlighting the plight of these groups in nine project states. NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu emphasized that the dashboard is a significant milestone in the […]

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Ogun commissioner urges public-private partnership to uplift vulnerable

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, on Monday, emphasised strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to make life more comfortable for the underserved communities and the vulnerable in society. Adeleye made this call while delivering her keynote address with the theme “Uniting For A Cause: The Crucial Role of Collaboration Between Government And NGOs In Supporting The Less Privileged” at the annual charity and […]

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RCCG donates food items, clothing to 2,000 vulnerable Abuja residents

No fewer than 2,000 vulnerable Abuja residents on Sunday received food items, shoes and clothing from the Everlasting Arms Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God in Garki. The annual alms programme known as ”Tabitha Tent”, which began in 2007 is designed to support the poor and vulnerable with food items, clothes, and shoes among other humanitarian materials. Some of the beneficiaries in an interview with newsmen, expressed their satisfaction and […]

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