The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the growing trend of naming public institutions, roads, and other federal projects after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and members of his family. The group described this practice as an embarrassing display of sycophancy and a shameful promotion of a personality cult, unbefitting of a […]
Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: How I received more than N22bn from Federal Ministry of Power- BDC Operator
The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman continued on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 8th witness, PW8. The witness, PW8 Abdullahi Suleman, a bureau de change operator, narrated how more than N22 […]
CAPT. CHRIS NAJOMO, Ag DG, NCAA LAUDS AVSEC EXCELLENCE…
By: Newscount The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has approved five key aviation security documents, marking a significant milestone for the Authority. The documents, developed in-house over three years, include the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP), Training Programme (NCASTP), Quality Control Programme (NQCP), Certification Programme (NCASCP), and Contingency Plan […]
HURIWA URGES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE STEPS TO END EPIDEMIC OF FUEL TANKER EXPLOSIONS:
Owners of fuel tankers must be made by the Federal government of Nigeria to take out life insurance policies to cover prospective victims of fuel tanker explosions and must be held accountable for the circumstances responsible for the occurrences of such disasters just as State governments across Nigeria should carry out free quality control tests […]
*HURIWA Condemns FG’s 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Decries Attack on Freedom of Expression*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the federal government’s decision to authorize a 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs, describing it as an illegal, unconstitutional, and oppressive policy that undermines Nigerians’ fundamental rights and freedoms. The organization accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of further impoverishing citizens through a […]
HURIWA Condemns Ongoing Vilification of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Demands Fairness and Adherence to Rule of Law
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized what it describes as the sustained and baseless vilification of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, calling for fairness and a commitment to the rule of law. The association expressed dismay over the continuous use of the term “Diezani loot” to describe […]
DRUG ADDICTION, REHABILITATION AND ENHANCED BUDGET
By Emmanuel Onwubiko Another budgeting circle is here in Nigeria, even as agencies of the federal government are vigorously pursuing and defending robustly their respective proposed budgets in the earliest weeks of January. Some of these agencies are actually finding it very difficult to convince discerning Nigerians about how justified their proposals are when put […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT
PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS NIGERIAN GOVERNORS FOR SUPPORTING TAX REFORM INITIATIVES President Bola Tinubu expresses his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. President Tinubu lauds the governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide, […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU MOURNS DEPUTY CHIEF WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, HON. ADEWUNMI ORIYOMI ONANUGA President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sadness over the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives and representative of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. The lawmaker died on […]
The Heartbreaking Loss of Dr. Sale Murtala: A Symbol of Nigeria’s Tragedy
By Abayomi Odunowo. In an ever-turbulent Nigeria, the tragic death of Dr. Sale Murtala sends ripples of despair, illuminating the cruel reality confronting the country—one that sees its finest minds extinguished in senseless acts of violence. Dr. Sale was a beacon of hope and promise, hailing from Kankara, a town now bereft of its brightest […]
