Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES' reporter, Falmata Daniel, was one of the three Nigerian journalists honoured on Wednesday, in Abuja, by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the 30th anniversary of the International Human Rights Day.

The others are Michael Olugbode of ThisDay and Emeka Amafor.

NHRC also honoured the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Dorothy Njemanze for their contributions to human rights in the country.

Speaking at the occasion, the commission's Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, said it is pursuing its mandate with renewed commitment, and in doing so has recognised some exemplary practices by some media professionals who have dedicated themselves to exemplifying human rights in Nige...