Leading Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop taking actions that continuously and graphically paints his administration as nepotistic just as it has observed that most high profile but controversial tenure extensions granted by the president since coming to office […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 traveling hunters in Edo State, who were mistakenly identified as kidnappers and lynched by a mob. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of the NHRC, expressed deep concern over the incident, highlighting the dangers of mob justice and the […]
Since taking office, Prof. Lilian Orogbu (Ada Dị Ebube) has exemplified outstanding legislative leadership, addressing critical needs in her constituency. Her efforts to enhance security include the ongoing construction of a police station in Isiagu and the installation of solar streetlights across 20 communities in Awka North and South, improving safety and visibility. In infrastructure, […]
By Frank Tietie Ibrahim Babangida once reminded Nigerians that he should be remembered for conducting Nigeria’s freest and fairest elections. The annulment of these elections is a separate issue from the quality of the elections themselves. This demonstrates how a positive-minded person can maintain optimism despite harsh criticisms and death threats. As a nation, we […]
Civil Rights advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good offices to ensure the continuous implementation of the naira-to-crude-deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other Indigenous refineries because any change in this arrangement would automatically […]
Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the weekend’s violent crackdown by the Nigeria Army of the procession staged in Abuja by the Islamic sect known as Shiite in which over a dozen persons were killed just as the Rights group expressed shock and consternation at the […]
By Newscount Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, has made a strong case for his candidacy at a town hall meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Awka. Speaking to a gathering of party faithful, including grassroots mobilizers, youth groups, and community influencers, Ozigbo emphasized the need for […]
NUJ FCT COUNCIL EXTENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO MUSLIM FAITHFUL ON EID-EL-FITR The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim journalists and the entire Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a goodwill message issued by the Chairman of the Council, Grace Ike, the NUJ commended Muslim […]
By Frank Tietie –Opinion– Kaduna State’s former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been endorsed by Frank Tietie, a Nigerian lawyer and social commentator, for his unwavering commitment to progressive values. Tietie’s endorsement is rooted in El-Rufai’s consistent advocacy for two critical issues: state police and resource control. El-Rufai’s track record as a public administrator and politician […]
The President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Chris Isiguzo, says the Eid El Fitr celebrations should be a time for reflection, renewal, and rejoicing. In a statement, Isiguzo extended heartfelt and warm greetings to Muslim journalists across the African continent as they join the global Muslim Ummah in marking the occasion. Isiguzo acknowledged […]
