Delta 2023: Uhurie United Union Advises Edevbie To Sheath The Sword, Backs Oborevwori For Governor
The leadership of Uhurie United Union (UUU) of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has advised Hon Chief David Edevbie to sheath the sword and dismantle his political warchest by respecting the opinion of the…
Wranglings in PDP Part of Democracy – Atiku Campaign Organisation
The Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation has described the disagreements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the characteristics of democratic governance. Spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mr. Charles Aniagwu stated this while answering questions…
Judiciary Must Not Be Used To Compromise 2023 Election, HURIWA Knocks Out Suit Against BVAS
Fearing that millions of enthusiastic young Nigerians who are now energised to participate actively in electing Nigeria’s next President may stage nation-wide mass protest against judicial impunity, a Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on…
Okowa condoles Akeredolu over mother’s demise
Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has sent condolences to his Ondo State counterpart, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, on the death of his mother, Lady Grace Akeredolu. Mrs Akeredolu reportedly died…
Ayu Must Go Agitation: Makinde, South West PDP Join Call for Inclusivity In PDP
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in South West have joined the call for the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, to step down for a southerner, to ensure inclusivity in the…
Pre-trial Detention Orders By Courts Undermine Human Rights, Worsen Prison Congestion – HURIWA Warns
… Says Swift Prosecution Guarantees Justice, Restores Faith in Country Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Wednesday, criticised the recent permission granted by a Federal High Court in Abuja to the Department of State…
Queen Elizabeth II: a Guilty Ghost or Dead Saint?
By Shiloh O. Akinyemi In April, I wrote an article which my friends described as me dragging Nigerian blogging journalist Kemi Olunloyo by her wig. On the 16th of May, about a month after, Kemi Olunloyo decided to react to…
Why Values Of the Church Should Be Reflected Anywhere Her Representatives Are Found Serving – SDP Presidential Candidate
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo has stressed the need for Christian body to use participation in politics to raise men who will represent the church in governance, by…
Group of Niger Delta Youth Leaders Declares Total Support For Atiku/Okowa Ticket
The leadership and the entire membership of the Niger Delta Youth Leaders Administrative Council has declared their total and unilateral support for the Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa joint Presidential ticket under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The prominent Youth…
NAF’s Bombing of Civilians May Translate To War Crimes If…. – Rights Group
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Tuesday cautioned the Nigerian Air Force to be wary of committing ‘war crimes’ through accidental and sporadic bombardments of civilians during its many aerial bombardments on terrorist hideouts…
How Our Courts Undermine Human Rights
By Emmanuel Onwubiko Ideally, the court system in modern society is in place to promote respect for fundamental Human Rights. The protection of human rights of all citizens is truly the essence of the rule of law and that precisely…