Calls for Immediate Cessation of Destabilizing Tactics Against Governor Fubara Prominent rights group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has issued a strong warning to the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what it describes as an “orchestrated […]
HURIWA Defends NYSC Corper’s Right to Free Speech, Condemns Unlawful Harassment and Intimidation
Pro-democracy Advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has unequivocally defended the right of the young NYSC Corper who recently voiced strong criticisms regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration. HURIWA affirmed that every citizen has the right to express their opinions and concerns about governmental performance without fear of intimidation or retribution just as […]
“Police Service Commission Promotes 66 Senior Officers to New Ranks”
By Newscount The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 66 senior police officers to various ranks. This move aims to strengthen the Nigerian Police Force and recognize the outstanding performances of its officers.Twenty senior officers were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs). Those promoted include Fasuba Akinyele […]
*Birthday Reflections on a World Gone Soft*
By Frank Tietie “A World Gone Soft” was the title of a feature article in one of the editions of The Economist that I came across while studying law at the University of Benin during the tech boom of the 1990s led by Microsoft. The article wasn’t solely about Microsoft, if I remember correctly. Instead, […]
HURIWA Condemns pro-Wike Camp’s Plot to Undermine Supreme Court Judgment, Sabotage Rivers Budget and LGA Elections
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised alarm over what it describes as a dangerous plot by the 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to destabilize the Rivers State political landscape and undermine democratic governance. HURIWA’s alarm comes following reports that the lawmakers, led by […]
