Senate Confirms Hon. Mark Okoye II, Nwogu & Orhers for SEDC, NWDC By Newscount The Nigerian Senate today confirmed Hon. Mark Okoye and Dr Emeka Nwogu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Board of Directors respectively of the South East Development Commission. Also confirmed are other nominees of the 18-member governing board […]
*HURIWA Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, N100 Billion Compensation for South-East States Over Economic Losses*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has renewed its call for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and demanded a compensation of N100 billion for his unconstitutional detention and dehumanisation. The group also urged the federal government to compensate each of the South-East […]
KILLING OF 16 CIVILIANS IS ONE MISTAKE TOO MANY, SAYS HURIWA:
The report making the rounds that at least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs, has been described by the HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) as one accidental mistake too many just as the Rights group has called […]
WORRYING TREND OF ‘ALMAJIRIS’ IN IMO STATE
By Emmanuel Onwubiko Poverty is not a new topic for journalists in Nigeria. Poverty is the most famous situation reported on daily basis in the dailies and broadcasting stations in Nigeria because in terms of demographics, there are more poor households in Nigeria than anywhere else in the developing world. The only difference is that […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU CELEBRATES CHIEF RASAQ OKOYA AT 85 President Bola Tinubu congratulates the esteemed industrialist and philanthropist Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya as he celebrates his remarkable 85th birthday on January 12, 2025. President Bola Tinubu lauds the Chairman of Eleganza Group for exemplifying the Nigerian spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, and success. “For over […]
HURIWA Demands Forensic Probe Into Organ Harvesting Scandals in Nigeria
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alarming allegations of organ harvesting and human trafficking across Nigeria, as recently revealed by the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The association described the unfolding scandals as a grave national crisis and a […]
NIGERIAN MILITARY: HURIWA PRAISES TINUBU FOR BANNING HOMOSEXUALITY, TATTOOING, OTHERS:
Calling it a very bold effort at promoting, defending and uplifting the reverred African tradition and culture as emphasized in chapter two of the Constitution as a major plank of governance in the modern Times, leading civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for banning […]
*HURIWA Condemns Legislative Overreach in Rivers Assembly Crisis, Urges INEC to Conduct By-Elections*
*The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats created by the defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This follows the lawmakers’ controversial decision to override the governor’s veto on three bills despite […]
FCT POLICE COMMAND ARREST 50 SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN MANHOLE VANDALISM AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN ITEMS.
By Newscount In our continued partnership in our shared commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within the FCT, we are pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to tackle the menace of vandalism, which poses serious risks to public safety and infrastructure. The Command has successfully arrested […]
Vote MIKE MBAMA OKIRO, THE UNIFIER KINSMAN AS THE PRESIDENT OHANAEZE NEEDS NOW.
Press Release! By Civil Society Support For Igboland Development -CSSID. At some point in the life of a people or nation the need arises to navigate tough terrains which will naturally require the man who knows the way, understands the times and patriotically committed to take up the unusual leadership challenge.The Igbo nation is obviously […]
