By: Newscount The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restructuring and recapitalizing the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) as part of efforts to strengthen the economy and enhance food security. Presiding over a progress report meeting on Friday, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighted the BoA’s […]
Still on the Matter: Violent Clash in Oba: Youths Attack Sasa Members Following Tipper Drivers Incident
A deadly clash erupted in Oba, Anambra State, when hundreds of armed youths from the community launched an attack on Sasa members, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident reportedly followed a confrontation involving tipper drivers and Sasa operatives.Eyewitnesses reported that chaos broke out after tipper drivers allegedly hit Sasa members. In swift reprisal […]
Education Officers’ Promotion Stagnation: A Growing Concern- Stakeholders
By: John A. Onoja The stagnation of promotions for Education Officers in the Federal Ministry of Education has reached a critical point. Despite meeting the required criteria, many officers have gone without promotions for over six years, leading to widespread demotivation, decreased productivity, and a decline in academic performance. The affected staff are seeking President […]
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN KHAKI AND BABANRIGA* By: Emmanuel Onwubiko We in our organisation (HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA) wrote to the office of Chief of Civil military relations, Nigerian Army, Maj.General GU Chibuisi, who has just been appointed to that position by the Chief of Army staff, and he didn’t hesitate to ask […]
HURIWA Condemns Benue Government’s Armed Invasion of Joy FM, Calls It an Assault on Press Freedom
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the forceful invasion and closure of Joy FM 96.5, Otukpo, by the Benue State Government, calling it a brazen assault on press freedom and democracy. The rights group described the armed invasion by security operatives as a clear case of state-sponsored thuggery and intimidation […]
HURIWA Backs NLC Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike, Calls for Mass Resistance
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has declared full support for the nationwide protest scheduled by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the controversial 50 percent telecom tariff hike. The rights group urged all Nigerians, particularly those struggling to survive under the weight of multiple economic hardships, to take ownership of the protest […]
EFCC’S TROUBLES AND THE ARMY’S RESURGENCE
By: Emmanuel Onwubiko Two major social evils threaten Nigeria’s stability, security, and economic progress: rampant insecurity fueled by terrorism and widespread corruption, particularly among high-profile politicians and the so-called Yahoo Yahoo fraudsters. To combat these twin challenges, Nigeria relies on two key institutions: the armed forces, tasked with national security, and anti-corruption agencies such as […]
Gov. Diri Hosts PANDEF Leadership in Yenagoa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri today hosted the leadership of Pan-Niger Delta Development Forum(PANDEF) at Government House, Yenagoa. Governor Diri alongside the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, and other top government functionaries welcomed and congratulated the current executive of PANDEF under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali. The governor urged PANDEF to […]
CHARGING SOWORE TO COURT FOR CYBERCRIME IS ABUSE OF POWER BY IGP: HURIWA SAYS
Prominent pro-democracy advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the trumped up and orchestrated illegal charges for cybercrime allegedly filed against the opposition political actor and an activist Mr. Omoyele Sowore by the Inspector-General of Police just for the allegation that the activist reportedly calling him an ‘illegal IGP’. “We make […]
Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, OFR (Ozoigbondu) Brokers Peace in Isuaniocha.
By: Newscount Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, OFR (Ozoigbondu) has brokered peace in Isuaniocha, a community in Awka North Local Government Council of Anambra State, reconciling all the warring parties. . Prince Eze hosted a delegation of the community in his Abuja residence yesterday, Monday 27th January 2025. He resolved all lingering issues amongst them and […]
