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 […]
*HURIWA Blasts Police Interference in Rivers PDP, Alleges APC Influence*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the apparent double standards exhibited by the Nigeria Police Force in handling the leadership crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the national and state levels. The association accused the police of acting as a partisan tool to destabilize the opposition, particularly by […]
HURIWA Decries Illegal Operations at Police Service Commission, Threatens Legal Action
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried what it calls the ongoing illegality within the Police Service Commission (PSC) and issued a seven-working-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to reconstitute the governing board of the commission in line with legal provisions or face legal action. HURIWA expressed concern over the PSC’s operations […]
HURIWA Slams Tinubu’s Misstep in Current Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Leadership
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, citing a glaring lack of visible progress and worsening poverty levels since his assumption of office. The association described the situation as a “grave miscalculation” and called […]
