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 […]
“Brutality by VIP Loyalists: A Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy”
By: George Ozalla The recent incident after the presentation of former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s memoir, where a young man was brutally assaulted by an overzealous loyalist, serves as a stark reminder of the lingering remnants of military dictatorship in Nigeria. This disturbing event highlights the need for loyalists, security operatives, and personal aides of […]
*The Difference is Clear: Protecting the Senate from Political Manipulation, Not Rewarding Falsehood*
By: Senator Onyekachi Peter Nwebonyi (Senate Deputy Chief Whip) Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s appeal for transparency and institutional protection is noted, but his attempt to draw a parallel between his own past case and the current false allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio is fundamentally flawed. The two situations are worlds apart in context, substance, […]
