Nnamdi Kanu: Your Appeal Amidst Disobedience Is Sacrilegious – HURIWA to Federal Government
Stating that disrespecting the binding judgment of the court of Appeal on the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and appealing at the Supreme Court against the same decision you disrespected amounted to a legal…
Electoral Fraud: Prof Ignatius Uduk Collapses In Court, Taken Away By Wife And Daughter
The University of Uyo Lecturer, Prof Ignatius Uduk, who is standing trial for alleged electoral malpractice when he served as Returning Officer for Essien Udim Local Government Area in 2019, on Wednesday collapsed in the dock. He was then rushed…
Manchester United’s Greenwood Gets Bail After Attempted Rape Charge
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been released on bail, days after being charged with attempted rape. The 21-year-old forward was also charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and assault at the weekend. He appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on…
Nigeria, Exits, Hopes, And ‘Mobments’
By Prince Charles Dickson In the spirit of Sankara, the Malian singer Oumou Sangaré released a wonderful song, Kêlê Magni (‘War Is a Plague’), in February 2022, which speaks for the entire Sahel: War is a plague! My country might…
Peace and Security: Katsina State Government Reiterates Commitment To Collaboration With Security Agencies
Katsina State Government has reiterated its commitment to the continued collaboration with security agencies to ensure enhanced peace and security in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim…
Police Lives Matter; All Lives Matter — Says Rights Group
… Demands Non-Kinetic Steps To Stem Tide Of Violent Attacks On Police Operatives Prominent Civil Rights Advocacy Group, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the indiscriminate violent attacks targeting mostly Police operatives by insurgents from all parts…
Labour Party Demands Release Of ‘Kidnapped’ Senatorial Candidate Okorie
The Labour Party has called for the immediate release of its Senatorial Candidate in Ebonyi South Senatorial District election, Hon Linus Okorie. Okorie, a former House of Representatives member from Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, is believed to have…
Unbelievable Tale As Labour Party Candidate is Kidnapped
A Senatorial Candidate on the platform of the Labour Party, Dr. Linus Abaa Okorie has reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen alleged to be members of the Ebubeagu Security Outfit in Ebonyi State. Okorie, who is currently contesting for the Ebonyi…
HURIWA demands release of Kwara journalists persecuted by Governor AbdulRazaq
Prominent civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Saturday, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of two Kwara-based journalists persecuted by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for allegations of defamation. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, described…
Kwara Government Instigates Arrest of Four Journalists Within 24 hours
Kwara State Government has allegedly facilitated the arrest of four journalists within 24 hours, leading to their remand in custody by a Magistrate Court. The Police on Thursday arrested Publisher Fresh Insight, Abdulrasheed Akogun Shoboi and Dare Akogun of Sobi…
Why Leader of IPOB Nnamdi Kanu May Not Be Released Despite Court Order
There are indications that Nigeria’s Federal Government may not free the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, after the court ordered his immediate release. The National Security Council has disclosed that the incarcerated Biafran agitator…
