In Nigeria, every person (including suspects and defendants/accused persons) is assumed to be innocent until a court declares a person guilty. This is a constitutional right that should not be violated by any person (including law enforcement agencies, institutions, leaders and government). However, the reverse is the case, with overzealous law enforcement agencies, going in […]
The Term “Next Of Kin” Simpliciter, Does Not Confer The Right Of Inheritance On The Person So Named: Of What Use is the term?
The meaning and the legal implication of the term “next of kin” have been constantly misunderstood by the ordinary public. It appears, though erroneously, that many people think that once you are appointed the next of kin of a person, it automatically gives you the right to inherit the person’s estate upon his demise. In […]
HRCRC and other rights groups confronts Primitive form of punishment and rights abuse in Ebonyi State
Pastor Okochi Chukwu Obeni, the latest victim of jungle justice and primitive punishment – as well as intimidation by the political class in Ebonyi state. He is from Ohaechara Eziome Okochi, Amasiri community, Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi State. Two days ago, following a Facebook post he made, perceived to be distasteful to the chairman […]
HRCRC Marks 2019 International Human Rights Day
With the teeming youth population of Nigeria today, the international theme of this year’s Human Rights Day – Youths Stand Up for Human Rights – couldn’t be more apt and explicit. In culmination of the week-long activities to mark the day, HRCRC in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission Abakaliki and other CSOs embarked on […]