Panic As Unknown Gunmen Target Soldiers in South East, Kill 7
The killing of seven soldiers of the Nigerian Army in the South East on Tuesday and Wednesday by unknown gunmen has created panic among residents of the region, PRNigeria has learnt. According to the Online public relations portal, it confirmed…
HURIWA Decries Buhari Govt’s Double Standards Over AK-47 for Katsina Vigilantes And None For Amotekun
Prominent civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Thursday, carpeted President Muhammadu Buhari for the double standards of his administration which granted a vigilante owned by the Katsina State Government license to bear AK-27 rifles…
Why Governor Ugwuanyi’s Hands Are Clean From Attacks On Political Opponents – Rights Group
Prominent civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Tuesday, explained reasons Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State can NEVER be involved in attacks on political opponents in the state. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko,…
BREAKING: Court Nullifies Election of Senate President, Ahmad Lawan
The controversial All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election of the Yobe North Senatorial District which produced Senate President Ahmad Lawan has been annulled by the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The court has consequently declared…
Rights Group Reveals Horrendous Crimes Against Humanity Happening In Orlu Imo State
Civil Rights Advocacy Group, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has described as spectacularly horrendous and unpardonable crimes against humanity the burning down of the Eke Ututu market and the bombing of Orsuihiteukwa Community in Orsu local government area…
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes Victim, Witnesses Protection Bill
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to protect witnesses and victims in the state. The ‘bill for a law to provide for the rights and entitlements of victims and protection of witnesses and for connected…
Court Ends ASUU Strike
Nigeria’s federal government has obtained an order of the National Industrial Court against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off their ongoing strike. Delivering a ruling on the interlocutory injunction filed by the Federal government, Justice Polycarp…
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…
