It is perhaps no longer news that as a fallout of the highly contentious Edo State Governorship Election which held on Saturday the 21st of September 2024, the duo of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa have been sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State respectively. However, there are indications that […]
HURIWA Petitions Foreign Governments Over Threats to Rivers State’s Democracy
…Plans Global Campaign to Expose Judicial Complicity in Nigeria In a bold and focused campaign, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union to impose visa bans on judges accused of undermining democracy in Rivers State, Nigeria’s largest crude oil-producing region. This initiative is part […]
Speech By Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo As The Annie Okonkwo Foundation Launches the Dreams to Degree Initiative, Gives Scholarship to 150 Students in Anambra state.
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and dear friends. Today is a day filled with purpose, hope, and remembrance. As we gather to launch the Dreams to Degree Initiative, we are not just unveiling a project but carrying forward a legacy_a legacy of compassion, empowerment, and commitment to the people of Anambra State. This initiative is […]
HURIWA Condemns Tinubu’s Selective Enforcement of Law, Cites Impunity Among Allies
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s selective application of the rule of law, highlighting instances of alleged impunity among his allies. The group expressed concern over the repeated disregard for court rulings and legal standards by individuals closely linked to the President, particularly Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya, […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU SACKS NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL, VC AND REGISTRAR …REMOVES PRO-CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN OTUKPO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema […]
HURIWA to NYSC’s DG, Minister, free Corp Member, Obi Linda Chiamaka, Kidnapped by Terrorists in Zungeru, Niger state
Nearly a month since NYSC corp member Miss Linda Obi Chiamaka was kidnapped by terrorists in Zungeru, Niger state, the federal government, the management of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have been tasked to quickly secure her freedom without further delay. The prominent Civil Rights Advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) […]
HURIWA to President: Your Lagos ‘boys’ are on rampage in federal agencies in Abuja”
Says Igbo born public office holders are scared of unceremonious removals Prominent civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has alleged that politicians of the All progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos state, have invaded Abuja and are now all over federal government agencies in search of juicy offices occupied by mostly […]
HURIWA Commends Rivers State’s Commitment to Justice as Judicial Commission Nears Conclusion on LGA Arson Attacks
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised the efforts of the Rivers State Government, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the series of arson attacks on Local Government Area (LGA) Secretariats nears its conclusion. These attacks, shortly after the successful local government elections, posed a significant […]
Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently V.
The last bit of this series that majored on SO MUCH ADO ABOUT REFORMS went pretty viral with some blogs getting thousands of shares, it spoke to the issues about the REFORMS to nowhere, about the perfidy that underscores the so-called reforms of the present government, and the lies that attend the ‘our reforms are […]
Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In Trouble, So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently IV.
The last of this series was released on the October 1st, 2024 under the subhead ‘What Nigeria Is Not At 64.’, however, the very worrying kamikaze and rudderless drift of the ship of State down the abyss has compelled a return to this series. Folks… It is Mayday! The Holy Book lucidly admonishes the power […]
