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 […]
By: Emmanuel Onwubiko An excerpt from www.smarthistory.org summed up the concept of IKENGA in Igbo cosmology by drawing extensive citations from one of the most distinguished literary works of one of the most respected writers to have ever come out of Nigeria: the late Professor Chinua Achebe. To put Achebe in the appropriate context as […]
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 […]
By: Newscount The Association of Local Governments (ALGON) announced yesterday that the 774 local governments are required to establish dedicated accounts with the CBN. This initiative is aimed at facilitating the direct distribution of their allocations from the Federation Account. Bello Lawal Yandaki, the National President, emphasized that establishing the account is essential for putting […]
…Fubara respected Tinubu’s intervention, but Wike Sabotaged Mr. President’s efforts – HURIWA The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for accusing Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of betraying a presidential peace accord. In a statement issued on Monday, HURIWA argued that it […]
Rᴀᴄɪsᴛ Woman Tells Big Shaq ‘Go Back to Africa’—His Response Leaves the Crowd Speechless. One sunny afternoon, Big Shaq, known for his towering presence and fame as a basketball legend, decided to visit his usual corner store. Despite his celebrity status and impressive physique—standing over two meters tall—he enjoyed the simple pleasure of grocery shopping. […]
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 […]
By: Godknows Igali, Phd WHY THIS MONOLOGUE? Mr. President, I have the honour to write this belated letter and take courage to disturb your peaceful eternal rest. Truth be told, I started writing something to you before you left this land of mortals, but nonetheless, I cannot hold it back, Sir, to pour out my […]
By Reme… There’s a time for everything in life — hobbies, joys, and small pleasures. Once that time passes, you may still fulfill your dreams, but the satisfaction may not be the same. The pizza that tastes like heaven at 18 may not taste as divine at 32. At 18, riding a bike or walking […]
The film industry was not enough to sustain me. Besides, I had a deep passion for agriculture and a desire to eliminate hunger in my community and beyond through my products. This passion led me to venture into poultry farming, yam cultivation, ginger, pepper, and cereal production. I believe agriculture is the key to creating […]
