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 […]
THE PROGRESSIVE INSTITUTE, TPI, ABUJA
Press Release: 12th December, 2024. PRESIDENT TINUBU TO OPEN APC THINK TANK CONFERENCE ON SKILLS ACQUISITION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday declare open a Three Day National Conference that would address poverty, unemployment and skills’ gap in Nigeria. The conference is designed by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC Think Tank and intellectual […]
HURIWA Warns Wike Against Arrogance of Power, Demands Probe Into Land Grabbing Allegations*
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his alleged display of arrogance of power in the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja. The group described his actions as high-handed, warning him that he is a mere servant of the Nigerian people, whose […]
HURIWA Condemns Court Order Seizing Farotimi’s Book, Warns Against Threats to Intellectual Freedom
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent court order directing the seizure of Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ describing it as a glaring example of anti-intellectualism and a setback for democratic ideals. HURIWA also decried the warning issued to bookstores by Afe Babalola’s law firm, […]
HURIWA Condemns Unconstitutional Cross-Carpeting of Lawmakers, Calls for Adherence to Constitutional Provisions
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly denounced the growing trend of lawmakers abandoning the political parties under which they were elected to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This practice, the group asserted, violates constitutional provisions and undermines the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy. In a press statement issued on Thursday, […]
Tinubu reviews list of South East Dev. Commission’s nominees
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial Chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Hon. Emeka Nwogu who was former Minister of Labour. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) disclosed this in a statement. According to […]
