HURIWA Compares Evans’ Jail Term with Wadume’s, Draws Conclusions
Demands Another Trial for Taraba Kidnapping Kingpin or No Decent Young Nigerian Should Enlist in Police Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Tuesday, described as appropriate justice the fresh jail term handed out to…
HURIWA Backs Buhari On Cause Of Insecurity, Makes Case for Nnamdi Kanu
The position canvassed recently by President Muhammadu Buhari during a state visit to Owerri Imo State blaming elite for the heightened state of insecurity in the Country has found solid endorsement from a prominent Civil Rights advocacy group, Human Rights…
Ifeanyi Ubah Tragedy – I Blame Security Arrangement
By Omife l. Omife Last Sunday was a very bad day.When I first heard about what happened to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s convoy at Enugwu-Ukwu, I thought it was a mere rumour until it was confirmed. I really sympathize with Senator…
Stakeholders Agree On Establishing National Response Mechanism on Safety of Journalists in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria have agreed that it is imperative to establish a National Response Mechanism (NRM) to address the issue of Safety of Journalists (SOJ) in the country in line with global best practices. According to a communique issued at…
Why Ex-IGPs Shouldn’t Be Appointed Police Service Commission Boss, Says HURIWA, Makes Case for South West
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Friday, welcome the resignation of IGP Musiliu Smith (retd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and described his exit as a golden opportunity to restructure the…
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…
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…
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…
Attack On Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Exposes Poor Security Strategy In South East, Says HURIWA
Condemning as reprehensible and absolutely uncalled for the violent assassination attempt on the person of the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial zone at the National Assembly, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a leading civil Rights body, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria…
How Gunmen Attack On Ifeanyi Uba Left 10 Persons Feared Dead in Anambra
…Names of Victims Revealed Ten persons, including police escorts, in the convoy of Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District of Anambra State, Ifeanyi Ubah, were feared killed whike no fewer than three of them were reported dead on the spot…
