By: George Ozalla As many Christians around the world mark the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday today, they are reminded of the significance of Christ’s passion, suffering, and eventual crucifixion. This 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection is a solemn moment for many Christians to repent from their sins, seek forgiveness, […]
PRESS RELEASE
FCT POLICE RESPOND TO MISREPORTED DEATH OF RETIRED COMPTROLLER GENERAL DAVID PARRADANG. From: Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja. In light of the recent reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, we wish to clarify the facts surrounding this incident to ensure […]
It’s unconstitutional, insensitive to shut down educational institutions for the Ramadan fast: HURIWA tells Northern governors*
HURIWA accused Northern governors shutting schools for Ramadan fast of discrimination since Catholic Christians also fast for 40 days* Civil society group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has described as unconstitutional, discriminatory and insensitive, the arbitrary closure of public educational institutions in some Northern states for a month to mark the Muslim Ramadan […]
SON & NADDC Inaugurate Two Key Committees
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have inaugurated two key committees to enforce stricter automotive standards in Nigeria: Project Management Committee (PMC) – Responsible for providing strategic direction, approving key decisions, and ensuring the initiative aligns with SON and NADDC’s objectives. Project Implementation Team (PIT) – […]
The Power of Focus
By: George Ozalla In today’s interconnected world, where nano-technological developments have made information readily available at our fingertips, it’s easy to get lost in the vast expanse of the internet. With social media, email, text messages, and countless other digital distractions vying for our attention, it’s more important than ever to strike a balance and […]
Adedeji’s Leadership and Expertise on Full Display at Tax Reform Bill Public Hearing
By: George Ozalla Dr Zacch Adedeji’s outstanding performance at the National Assembly public hearing on the tax reform bill has earned him widespread praise and admiration. His exceptional leadership, expertise, and passion for driving meaningful change in the revenue sector have left a lasting impression on all in attendance. As noted by Newscount Crew, “Many […]
Comptroller General of Customs- Adeniyi Receives Prestigious Sun Award
By: Newscount The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honored with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award for his commendable leadership and contributions to national development.The graceful award ceremony, held in Lagos on March 1, 2025, was attended by many dignitaries such Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus […]
Hon Peter Udeogalanya Aniekwe (Macpee) Empowers Constituents With Multi-Million Naira Computer Items, Scholarships
Otuocha- The member representing Anambra East and West Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Udeogalanya Aniekwe, has awarded scholarships to over 50 Students from Selected 23 Senior Secondary schools in the Federal constituency and Otuocha Education Zone in his Phase One of educational Empowerment programme and also distributed computers, school bags worth […]
HURIWA sets agenda for new DG of NYSC, Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu:
Coming on the heels of the official confirmation that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with immediate effect, the leading civil society platform in Nigeria: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has welcomed the appointment of […]
*HURIWA blames renewed political tension on the Supreme Court’s Verdict on Rivers, a clear Miscarriage of Justice and a plot against Democracy*
HURIWA blames renewed political tension on the Supreme Court’s Verdict on Rivers, a clear Miscarriage of Justice and a plot against Democracy* The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s recent judgment concerning the political crisis in Rivers State, describing it as a miscarriage of justice and a clear […]
