Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Nigeria's commitment to human rights continued to face tests in 2025.

Data from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) revealed a plunge in human rights complaints at the beginning of the year compared to the last month of 2024. However, as the year progressed, the number increased steadily until it had grown threefold.

Although the data covered a range of violations, some forms stood out for the spike they recorded or their pervasive nature.

The complaints, precipitated by the activities of both state and non-state actors, raised questions about Nigeria's commitment to security and regard for human rights in law enforcement.

The economic pressures on many Nigerians from the past years persisted and continued t...