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 […]
*HURIWA Raises Alarm Over Internal Crisis in PDP, Labour Party: Accuses APC of Subversive Tactics to Undermine Democracy*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed deep concerns over the internal crisis plaguing Nigeria’s two major opposition parties; the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party. According to HURIWA, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is allegedly behind the turmoil as part of a strategic effort to weaken political opposition […]
NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS: HURIWA CHARGES TINUBU ON RESPECT FOR DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS:
Prominent pro-democracy advocates: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has charged president Bola Tinubu to elevate the practice of promotion and protection of human rights and adherence to the principles of the rule of law to the frontburner of governance following the just awarded Nobel Prize in Economics which demonstrates the nexus between national […]
Fed. Govt. Proposes Drastic Reduction In FAAC Share: FG To Take 10%, States & LGAs 90%
The federal government is proposing a major shift in the distribution of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). This was revealed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, in a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Oyedele disclosed that the federal government is set to […]
