By: Emeka Ugwuoye (DPA Family Law Clinic) Have you eaten? I have noticed quite an irony in this single question most women ask their men. If a woman, especially Nigerian woman, likes a man, one of the questions she would ask him if he calls her is: Have you eaten? I have wondered why they […]
Budget Defense on Oceans and Fisheries.
I recently joined my colleagues as a member of the House Committee on Oceans and Fisheries to review the proposed budget for this vital sector. Oceans and fisheries are critical to our nation’s development, given the immense economic potential of aquatic resources. By maximizing these opportunities, we can attract foreign direct investment and significantly boost […]
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN KHAKI AND BABANRIGA* By: Emmanuel Onwubiko We in our organisation (HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA) wrote to the office of Chief of Civil military relations, Nigerian Army, Maj.General GU Chibuisi, who has just been appointed to that position by the Chief of Army staff, and he didn’t hesitate to ask […]
HURIWA Condemns Benue Government’s Armed Invasion of Joy FM, Calls It an Assault on Press Freedom
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the forceful invasion and closure of Joy FM 96.5, Otukpo, by the Benue State Government, calling it a brazen assault on press freedom and democracy. The rights group described the armed invasion by security operatives as a clear case of state-sponsored thuggery and intimidation […]
HURIWA Backs NLC Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike, Calls for Mass Resistance
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has declared full support for the nationwide protest scheduled by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the controversial 50 percent telecom tariff hike. The rights group urged all Nigerians, particularly those struggling to survive under the weight of multiple economic hardships, to take ownership of the protest […]
EFCC’S TROUBLES AND THE ARMY’S RESURGENCE
By: Emmanuel Onwubiko Two major social evils threaten Nigeria’s stability, security, and economic progress: rampant insecurity fueled by terrorism and widespread corruption, particularly among high-profile politicians and the so-called Yahoo Yahoo fraudsters. To combat these twin challenges, Nigeria relies on two key institutions: the armed forces, tasked with national security, and anti-corruption agencies such as […]
Gov. Diri Hosts PANDEF Leadership in Yenagoa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri today hosted the leadership of Pan-Niger Delta Development Forum(PANDEF) at Government House, Yenagoa. Governor Diri alongside the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, and other top government functionaries welcomed and congratulated the current executive of PANDEF under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali. The governor urged PANDEF to […]
CHARGING SOWORE TO COURT FOR CYBERCRIME IS ABUSE OF POWER BY IGP: HURIWA SAYS
Prominent pro-democracy advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the trumped up and orchestrated illegal charges for cybercrime allegedly filed against the opposition political actor and an activist Mr. Omoyele Sowore by the Inspector-General of Police just for the allegation that the activist reportedly calling him an ‘illegal IGP’. “We make […]
*HURIWA Hails Fubara’s Humility, Urges Tinubu to Caution Wike*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his humility and commitment to governance, describing him as a national model of leadership anchored on simplicity and public service. The organization also called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that his message of peace is heeded by the […]
HURIWA, APC Hierarchy in South East Brainstorm on Restoration of Security
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has held a strategic engagement with the National Vice Chairman (South East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, to deliberate on issues of governance, security, and development in the South East. The meeting focused on reviewing the performance of the APC-led governments in Ebonyi […]
