CRC Congress Meeting Highlights Human Rights Concerns in Rivers State Bori, Rivers State – March 11, 2025 – Members of the Community Rights Coalition (CRC) from Bori, Gokana, Tai, and Eleme units convened today at the Paul Naakuu Birabi Conference Hall to discuss pressing human rights issues affecting their communities. The meeting was graced by the presence of Barr. Arochukwu Paul Ogbonna, the National Coordinator of CRC, who was on an official visit to assess the activities and challenges faced by the human rights watchdog group. In his opening remarks, Elder Basil Nkpordee expressed gratitude to all attendees for honouring
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Empowering Justice: CRC Okpanam Unit Convenes for Monthly Meeting
The Civil Rights Council (CRC) Okpanam Unit continues to actively engage in advocacy and intervention efforts within the community, addressing diverse legal and human rights challenges. With a commitment to justice and empowerment, the unit remains dedicated to upholding civil liberties and promoting societal welfare. To mark its monthly meeting, The CRC Okpanam Unit convened on June 2, 2024, at Baakgene Plaza, Asaba. During the gathering, the unit coordinator Chima Victor Ngozi outlined the unit’s growth and the increasing number of case files which were pending human rights intervention. Issues of eviction notices, domestic violence by a local monarch, child
The Urgent Need for Attitudinal Change in the Nigeria Police Force
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is integral to maintaining law and order, yet it has garnered a reputation for human rights abuses, including unlawful detention, harassment of innocent citizens, extortion, and corruption at roadblocks. Despite these challenges, there is potential for the NPF to reform and protect citizens’ rights, as evidenced by their commendable performance in international peace operations. Achieving this potential requires a profound attitudinal change within the force, underpinned by reforms in recruitment, remuneration, training, and internal discipline. Historical Abuses and Current Realities The NPF has a long history of human rights violations. Reports of unlawful detention without
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