Deploying More Security Agents in South East Will Aggravate Extrajudicial Killings, HURIWA Tells Buhari
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Wednesday, said the recent approval by President Muhammadu Buhari that additional security personnel be deployed in the South-East will aggravate extrajudicial killings in the zone. HURIWA, in a…
Birthday: Pastor Omale Wisdom Congratulates Abah Benjamin Eneojo Treaure
A Clergy, Pastor Omale Wisdom has congratulated Mr. Abah Benjamin Eneojo Treaure on his birthday. In his comments on the Kogi State born illustrious Igala son, the Pastor said, “Birthdays are special days in our lives. It’s a day of…
FG Releases N142.6m For Research Development In Minerals And Metal Sector, Adegbite
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, has stated that the Federal Government through the Ministry has released the sum of N142.6M for the purpose of research development in the Mineral and Metal Sector. Adegbite stated this…
Lawmaker Facilitates Covid-19 Relief Funds for Constituents
House of Representatives Member from Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has facilitated Covid-19 relief funds for 150 Constituency members. In a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Representative said that the fund would provide a sort…
NYSC Reviews MoU with INEC On Corps Members’, Safety During Elections
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Independent National Electoral Commission for a more robust welfare pakckage and enhanced security for Corps Members and NYSC officials during elections. NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu…
Enugu 2023: HURIWA Supports Zoning of Political Offices, Warns Greedy Politicians
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Tuesday, raised the alarm that Abuja political forces bent on undermining good governance in Enugu State have started selfish, anti-people campaign to maliciously discredit Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of…
Osinbajo’s Fanaticism Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight
By Farooq Kperogi My piece on Yemi Osinbajo’s undisguised hostility toward Muslims and his missionary zeal to evangelize his faith using the symbolic resource of state power is news to many only because people haven’t been paying attention to him…
Civic Engagement: The Osun Example
By Abiodun Komolafe Not long ago, Osun State Government launched a feedback platform to further bridge the gap between policy implementation and the experiential realities of the residents of the state. The website, was launched through the state’s Civic Engagement…
HURIWA Tackles President Buhari, Gov. El-Rufai Over Southern Kaduna Genocide
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Monday, said the unending bloodbath and chaos in Kaduna State, North-West Nigeria, are obvious signs of descent into anarchy and a sign that there is “an official genocide”…
BREAKING: Salihu Tanko Yakasai, Sacked Ganduje’s Media Adviser Quits APC
Special Adviser on Media Matters to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, who was sacked for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari administration, on Monday announced his exit from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Yakasai was suspended…
Governor Soludo Appoints Chief of Staff, Revenue Boss and Security Adviser
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Monday announced three new political appointments. This makes it a total of six political appointees the Governor has so far announced since assuming office. The governor named Mr Ernest Ezeajughi as…