By George Ozalla Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has issued a crystal clear rebuttal to allegations made by Sahara Reporters, denying that he received dollars to support the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State. “I did not receive any money to support the Approval of the […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REJOINDER BY SENATOR (PRINCE) NED NWOKO ON THE SENATE VS. SENATOR NATASHA MATTER
Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, […]
President Tinubu suspends Governor Fubara, House of Assembly
Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
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 […]
Olumbansa Ward 2 Lit Up
Just In:Joy as Hon Peter Aniekwe (Macpee) lights up Olumbansa Ward 2 with Solar Powered Street lights . 14th March, 2025. Jubilation erupted in the Olumbanasa ward 2 in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State as Hon Peter Udeogalanya Aniekwe (Macpee) successfully installed 25 solar-powered street lights in the community. According to Hon […]
“Press Release”
*Early Voting Bill Passes Second Reading in Nigerian Senate* Abuja, Nigeria – March 13, 2025Today , March 13, 2025, The Nigerian Senate took a significant step towards enhancing the country’s electoral process by passing the Early Voting Bill for second reading. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, representing Katsina Central, the bill aims to address […]
“Fubara Has Shown He Is A Democrat”.- HURIWA
By inviting pro- wike lawmakers , Gov. Fubara has shown he is democrat to the core, all sides should opt for peace – HURIWA urges* Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: The HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA(HURIWA) has affirmed that by inviting pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers, Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State, has demonstrated that […]
Senator Natasha’s Allegation: A View From Abroad
By: Stacey Ukaobasi Onwuegbuchulam For over fourteen straight days, Nigerians all over the globe have read and heard about a sensational sexual harassment accusation as the number one news topic and this inevitable visibility of this apparently pervasive social vice in Nigeria, gained higher attention because of the heavyweights of the accuser Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan […]
If Senator Imasuen is banned from law practice in New York over alleged fraud, then he should resign from Ethics Committee immediately:
If HURIWA says- Even as alleged details have emerged about how Mr Neda Imasuen, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was stripped of his bar licence in New York, US, over allegations of multimillion-dollar fraud and gross misconduct as reported in the media, a call has […]
Senators Akpabio, Natasha & the Rest of Us- the Tireless Commentators & Onlookers
By: George Ozalla –Opinion– This disturbing and unfortunate matter is indeed complex and multifaceted, extending beyond the realm of superficial understanding. As I aptly remind us, “it’s something that doesn’t have a head that ultimately consumes a head” – a Yoruba proverb that highlights the self-destructive nature of certain conflicts. My candid observation is that […]
