To the good people of Owan Federal Constituency, I take much pleasure in sending out to you all, my heartiest good wishes and warm season’s greetings as the year 2025 dawns. I commend your industry, perseverance, loyalty, and goodwill even in the face of general hardship in the nation. The difficulties are not peculiar to […]
HURIWA Endorses Governor Fubara’s Budget Presentation, Condemns Protests by Defected Lawmakers
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly endorsed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the authentic members of the Rivers State House of Assembly while denouncing the reported protests from defected lawmakers affiliated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. HURIWA […]
Senator Nwoye distributes over 17,000 bags of rice, doles out millions of naira
By Newscount Senator Dr Tony O. Nwoye, (Ayaka Nsugbe) has continued to show capacity as an impactful Senator representing Anambra North senatorial zone at the red chamber. In just a year and six months, he has performed creditably attracting worthy projects and empowering his people. In celebration of this Christmas, Senator Nwoye has distributed thousands […]
Anambra South Senatorial District By-election: History Beckons On Dozie Ikedife Jr.
By Dr. Ikenna Agu The political landscape of Anambra South Senatorial District is set for a significant shift as the bye,-election for its senatorial seat approaches. Among the prominent aspirants, Dozie Ikedife Jr. stands out as a man whose journey, legacy, and vision place him at the forefront of the race. His interest for the […]
HURIWA Commends Appeal Court for Halting Democratic Subversion in Rivers State
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has hailed the Appeal Court’s judgment nullifying the Federal High Court’s order to seize Rivers State’s statutory allocation as a significant victory for constitutional democracy and the rule of law. The association praised the Appeal Court’s decision for upholding the principles of federalism and safeguarding the judiciary’s […]
HURIWA Backs South East APC, Calls for Equitable Representation in SEDC Appointments
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has voiced its support for the position of the South East All Progressives Congress (APC) on the composition of the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). HURIWA emphasized the need for equitable representation across the South East states in line with the provisions […]
Senator Umeh’s Bill To Establish Federal College Of Skills Acquisition Technology Agulu Passes Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed for the second reading a bill seeking to establish the Federal College of Skills Acquisition and Technology, Agulu, Anambra State. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, said that acquiring technical and technological skills is crucial for the advancement and development of any […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY GRANTS FULL AUTONOMY TO THE 774 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF NIGERIA AS INEC IS NOW TO CONDUCT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
The National Assembly on Tuesday, granted full financial and administrative autonomy to all the 774 local council authorities across Nigeria by amending section 124 of the nation’s constitution. The section provides a consequential provision for the making of the local councils, a full third tier government without undue interference from the state governments. The ammendment […]
EDO FORENSIC SAGA: INEC’S OWN DOCUMENTS GROUND THEIR COMPLICITY
It is perhaps no longer news that as a fallout of the highly contentious Edo State Governorship Election which held on Saturday the 21st of September 2024, the duo of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa have been sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State respectively. However, there are indications that […]
HURIWA Commends Rivers State’s Commitment to Justice as Judicial Commission Nears Conclusion on LGA Arson Attacks
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised the efforts of the Rivers State Government, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the series of arson attacks on Local Government Area (LGA) Secretariats nears its conclusion. These attacks, shortly after the successful local government elections, posed a significant […]
