The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged a thoughtful reconsideration of the recently proposed bill that seeks a six-year single term for Nigeria’s President, Governors, and Local Government Council Chairmen. While the bill introduces a potential shift in Nigeria’s political structure, HURIWA emphasized that such reforms should be evaluated on their merits, […]
HURIWA Petitions Foreign Governments Over Threats to Rivers State’s Democracy
…Plans Global Campaign to Expose Judicial Complicity in Nigeria In a bold and focused campaign, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union to impose visa bans on judges accused of undermining democracy in Rivers State, Nigeria’s largest crude oil-producing region. This initiative is part […]
Speech By Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo As The Annie Okonkwo Foundation Launches the Dreams to Degree Initiative, Gives Scholarship to 150 Students in Anambra state.
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and dear friends. Today is a day filled with purpose, hope, and remembrance. As we gather to launch the Dreams to Degree Initiative, we are not just unveiling a project but carrying forward a legacy_a legacy of compassion, empowerment, and commitment to the people of Anambra State. This initiative is […]
HURIWA Condemns Tinubu’s Selective Enforcement of Law, Cites Impunity Among Allies
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s selective application of the rule of law, highlighting instances of alleged impunity among his allies. The group expressed concern over the repeated disregard for court rulings and legal standards by individuals closely linked to the President, particularly Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya, […]
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SACKS NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL, VC AND REGISTRAR …REMOVES PRO-CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN OTUKPO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema […]
HURIWA to NYSC’s DG, Minister, free Corp Member, Obi Linda Chiamaka, Kidnapped by Terrorists in Zungeru, Niger state
Nearly a month since NYSC corp member Miss Linda Obi Chiamaka was kidnapped by terrorists in Zungeru, Niger state, the federal government, the management of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have been tasked to quickly secure her freedom without further delay. The prominent Civil Rights Advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) […]
HURIWA to President: Your Lagos ‘boys’ are on rampage in federal agencies in Abuja”
Says Igbo born public office holders are scared of unceremonious removals Prominent civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has alleged that politicians of the All progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos state, have invaded Abuja and are now all over federal government agencies in search of juicy offices occupied by mostly […]
Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In Trouble, So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently IV.
The last of this series was released on the October 1st, 2024 under the subhead ‘What Nigeria Is Not At 64.’, however, the very worrying kamikaze and rudderless drift of the ship of State down the abyss has compelled a return to this series. Folks… It is Mayday! The Holy Book lucidly admonishes the power […]
TERRORISTS AREN’T ‘DARING’ TINUBU,THEY ENDANGER OUR CORPORATE EXISTENCE: HURIWA SAYS: Civil Rights advocacy Group:
HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has advised the National Security Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu to keep political theatrics aside in confronting the matters of National security interest. HURIWA faulted the open display of partisan politics by the NSA for viewing activities of terrorists as mere ‘rivals’ of President […]
HURIWA Debunks Protest Claims, Defends Matawalle Against Unproven Allegations
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned recent accusations against Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, calling them unsubstantiated and politically motivated. This rebuttal follows a protest at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja, where a group of women and youths, purportedly from Zamfara claimed […]
