The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised the intensified efforts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under the leadership of Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, in tackling crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, particularly in the Niger Delta. HURIWA emphasized that the collaboration between the NNPCL, military, and police […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU SHOULD UNDERTAKE COMPREHENSIVE REFORMS OF HIS CABINET TO UPROOT MANY DEAD WOODS: SAYS HURIWA:
Prominent pro-democracy advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) whilst applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for attempting to prune down the expanded federal cabinet which the group say may lead to a reduction in the costs of governance, the organisation however called on the president to undertake bold, decisive and comprehensive reforms of […]
Sit-at-Home Grounds Activities in South-East:- HURIWA Decries Governors’ Inaction as a Sign of No Confidence
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over the ongoing enforcement of sit-at-home orders in the South-East region, despite no clear directive from any specific group. The group condemned the paralysis of businesses, schools, and essential services, blaming the inaction of South-East governors for the economic and security deterioration in the […]
“ON MY ALMA MATER, UNICAL”- AKPABIO PLEGDES SUPPORT
As part of activities marking the ’87 Law Class Re-Union of my alma mater; the University of Calabar, I led some of my classmates and distinguished colleagues on a courtesy visit to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, where we deliberated on the challenges confronting the institution and how we, as former […]
HURIWA Condemns Senator Ashiru’s Claims Against NDLEA, Calls for Investigation into Possible Political Motives
In response to recent allegations made by Kwara South Senator, Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, branding the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as the most corrupt and compromised government agency in Nigeria, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has come out strongly to debunk the claims as baseless and politically motivated. HURIWA, during a […]
HOW NOISELESS GOVERNANCE ENRICHES PLATEAU STATE
By Emmanuel Onwubiko The Peoples Democratic Party’s governor of Plateau state is a young, upwardly mobile legal practitioner. Since taking office slightly over a year ago, he has carved a niche for himself as a political leader whose leadership style is totally devoid of NOISE MAKING. You could even think that he must have held […]
DR. LAW MEFOR: A NEW ERA FOR INFORMATION IN ANAMBRA STATE
By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige Dr. Law Mefor, recently appointed as the Commissioner for Information in Anambra State, brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to public service. A seasoned academic, technocrat, and media expert, Dr. Mefor steps into this critical role with a mission to reshape the State’s communication landscape. His appointment marks a […]
HURIWA Blasts Tinubu Administration, Demands Minister of Power’s Sack Over Grid Collapses
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed deep dissatisfaction and outrage over the repeated collapses of Nigeria’s national electricity grid under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a scathing reaction to the latest collapse on October 14, 2024, HURIWA called for the immediate removal of the Minister of Power, Adebayo […]
Rt Hon Kalu’s Address in Geneva…
Today, at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Debate in Geneva, themed ‘Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for a More Peaceful and Sustainable Future,’ I addressed the delegates on Nigeria’s steps toward responsible use of technology. The theme aligns with our goal of building an equitable society, with technology driving our development agenda. Nigeria […]
“GIVE TINUBU TIME”, YES, WE HAVE!
By Emmanuel Onwubiko There is this sycophantic bug that has beaten most people inside of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The main concern is that this dangerous bug has infested each of these political office holders in the APC led federal administration with the ‘virus’ called “GIVE TINUBU MORE TIME.” The effect of […]
