The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of perpetuating systemic discrimination against the Igbo people by refusing to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The association described the continued incarceration of Kanu as unjust, provocative, and a major impediment to […]
Government Secrecy on Terrorism Trials Unacceptable, Says HURIWA
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed strong concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the trial and prosecution of terrorism suspects in Nigeria. The group accused the government of mishandling the process, asserting that the entire spectacle is shrouded in secrecy, raising doubts about the credibility and accountability of the ongoing […]
Anambra South Senatorial District By-election: History Beckons On Dozie Ikedife Jr.
By Dr. Ikenna Agu The political landscape of Anambra South Senatorial District is set for a significant shift as the bye,-election for its senatorial seat approaches. Among the prominent aspirants, Dozie Ikedife Jr. stands out as a man whose journey, legacy, and vision place him at the forefront of the race. His interest for the […]
Focus on Governance, Not Badenoch’s Opinions: HURIWA Tells Shettima
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized Vice President Kashim Shettima over his recent comments targeting Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader of Nigerian descent. The group described Shettima’s remarks as a diversion from the real issues plaguing the country, urging Nigerian leaders to focus on addressing systemic failures rather than […]
ALLOCATIONS: AS APPEAL COURT RESTORES CONSTITUTIONALISM
By Emmanuel Onwubiko It is generally said that the court of law is the last hope of the common man. This proved to be real with the very recent intervention of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, which fundamentally re-established the fact that all hopes are not lost on the increasingly dwindling popularity and the […]
THE PROGRESSIVE INSTITUTE, TPI, ABUJA
Press Release: 12th December, 2024. PRESIDENT TINUBU TO OPEN APC THINK TANK CONFERENCE ON SKILLS ACQUISITION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday declare open a Three Day National Conference that would address poverty, unemployment and skills’ gap in Nigeria. The conference is designed by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC Think Tank and intellectual […]
HURIWA Commends Appeal Court for Halting Democratic Subversion in Rivers State
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has hailed the Appeal Court’s judgment nullifying the Federal High Court’s order to seize Rivers State’s statutory allocation as a significant victory for constitutional democracy and the rule of law. The association praised the Appeal Court’s decision for upholding the principles of federalism and safeguarding the judiciary’s […]
HURIWA Warns Wike Against Arrogance of Power, Demands Probe Into Land Grabbing Allegations*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his alleged display of arrogance of power in the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja. The group described his actions as high-handed, warning him that he is a mere servant of the Nigerian people, whose […]
HURIWA Condemns Court Order Seizing Farotimi’s Book, Warns Against Threats to Intellectual Freedom
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent court order directing the seizure of Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ describing it as a glaring example of anti-intellectualism and a setback for democratic ideals. HURIWA also decried the warning issued to bookstores by Afe Babalola’s law firm, […]
HURIWA Backs South East APC, Calls for Equitable Representation in SEDC Appointments
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has voiced its support for the position of the South East All Progressives Congress (APC) on the composition of the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). HURIWA emphasized the need for equitable representation across the South East states in line with the provisions […]
