The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has applauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its relentless war against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse, describing its efforts under the leadership of Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) as transformative and decisive. The association also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fully supporting […]
Fubara’s Governance Stands Out in 2024, Declares HURIWA
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has proudly endorsed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the most significant public office holder in Nigeria for the year 2024. The association hailed Governor Fubara’s remarkable leadership in navigating political landmines and maintaining stability in Rivers State despite intense conspiracies and coordinated attempts to destabilize his […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
MISUSE OF NAME, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE The Nigeria Police Force is concerned about the persistent unprofessional conduct of a few Police officers which undermines the standards and reputation of the Nigeria Police Force. Despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those who have been exposed, some officers are still engaging in […]
Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently VII.
Hunger/Food Stampedes And the effort of State Operators to blame the Victims. I listened first to Mr Tope Fasua a Presidential Adviser on the Economy attempting a near impossible task of blaming the victims of the Food Stampede in Ibadan, Abuja and Okija. He struggled to shift the blame from pervasive hunger and poverty to […]
Enough Is Enough: HURIWA Calls for Accountability in Military Airstrikes Tragedies
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the persistent and devastating military airstrikes that have resulted in the deaths of innocent Nigerians, describing them as calamitous and avoidable tragedies. The association has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of military commanders responsible for these operations, asserting that the lack of […]
Senator Izunaso’s Leadership in Focus
By Emmanuel Onwubiko This is an essay perusing the activities of the Nigerian statesman, journalist, public servant and the current Senator representing the good people of Orlu Senatorial zone of Imo state, the heartland of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Senator Osita Izunaso. To do justice to this reflection, I think the best starting point […]
*HURIWA Accuses Tinubu of Bias, Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release for South-East Peace*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of perpetuating systemic discrimination against the Igbo people by refusing to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The association described the continued incarceration of Kanu as unjust, provocative, and a major impediment to […]
Government Secrecy on Terrorism Trials Unacceptable, Says HURIWA
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed strong concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the trial and prosecution of terrorism suspects in Nigeria. The group accused the government of mishandling the process, asserting that the entire spectacle is shrouded in secrecy, raising doubts about the credibility and accountability of the ongoing […]
Focus on Governance, Not Badenoch’s Opinions: HURIWA Tells Shettima
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized Vice President Kashim Shettima over his recent comments targeting Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader of Nigerian descent. The group described Shettima’s remarks as a diversion from the real issues plaguing the country, urging Nigerian leaders to focus on addressing systemic failures rather than […]
ALLOCATIONS: AS APPEAL COURT RESTORES CONSTITUTIONALISM
By Emmanuel Onwubiko It is generally said that the court of law is the last hope of the common man. This proved to be real with the very recent intervention of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, which fundamentally re-established the fact that all hopes are not lost on the increasingly dwindling popularity and the […]
