Category: Politics

Leading Pro-democracy Advocacy organization: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force and the Kogi state governor for their reckless abuse of power by attempting to frustrate the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from going to her family house and receiving her constituents. HURIWA said the […]

Since taking office, Prof. Lilian Orogbu (Ada Dị Ebube) has exemplified outstanding legislative leadership, addressing critical needs in her constituency. Her efforts to enhance security include the ongoing construction of a police station in Isiagu and the installation of solar streetlights across 20 communities in Awka North and South, improving safety and visibility. In infrastructure, […]

By Frank Tietie Ibrahim Babangida once reminded Nigerians that he should be remembered for conducting Nigeria’s freest and fairest elections. The annulment of these elections is a separate issue from the quality of the elections themselves. This demonstrates how a positive-minded person can maintain optimism despite harsh criticisms and death threats. As a nation, we […]

By Newscount Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, has made a strong case for his candidacy at a town hall meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Awka. Speaking to a gathering of party faithful, including grassroots mobilizers, youth groups, and community influencers, Ozigbo emphasized the need for […]

By Newscount In a spirited gathering at the All Saints Cathedral Hall in Onitsha, Valentine Ozigbo, a leading contender for the Anambra State governorship, rallied All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and party faithful on Friday, March 28, 2025. The event, attended by state executives, local government party executives, ward leaders, and grassroots mobilisers from across […]

* THISDAY BACKPAGE TODAY By Okey Ikechukwu “I applied for this job, my brother, and I am here to do it”; he said. That was Soludo a few months after he was sworn in as the governor of Anambra State. I ran into him at the Anambra airport. He had the air of: “I will […]

For Immediate Release House of RepresentativesOffice of the House Spokesman House of Representatives Rescinds Decision on Two Constitution Amendment Bills to Allow for Extensive Debate Abuja, FCT | Thursday, March 27, 2025 – In response to widespread calls for comprehensive constitutional reforms that reflect the aspirations of Nigerians, the House of Representatives remains committed to […]

By Newscount In a heartwarming display of unity and commitment to Nigeria’s democracy, the country’s political and intellectual elite gathered in Abuja Monday, to celebrate The Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s 60th birthday. The Colloquium, themed “Is Democracy Failing in Africa?”, featured a keynote address by His Lordship, Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, faulted recent claims made by the Attorney General […]