How N3.7m Mysteriously Vanished From My UBA Account – Italy Based Single Mother Cries Out
An Italy-based Nigerian single mother of five, Taye Funmilayo, has narrated how N3.7 million was mysteriously transferred from her United Bank for Africa (UBA) account. According to victim, she maintained the UBA account for savings only. “I have a UBA…
Earth Conservancy, Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Lead Tour of Revitalized Espy Run Stream and Askam Borehole Treatment Center
According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection, there are over 5,000 abandoned underground mines across the state. In fact, abandoned mine lands (AMLs) impact the vast majority of Pennsylvania’s counties, harming the health of people, wildlife, and the economy, as…
Photojournalist Adekola Bamigbala Languishing In Ikoyi Prison
Lagos based freelance photojournalist, Adekola Bamigbala, has reportedly been languishing in Ikoyi Prison for weeks. He is said to have been arrested and detained for alleged manslaughter after an alleged incident involving him and some LASTMA officers. However, according to…
Return of N122.4m: HURIWA Asks EFCC to Arrest Ayu Over Alleged Bribery – HURIWA
Prominent civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Friday, charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee members and the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, over the return…
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…
Implement Tourism Law, Establish Tourism Agency, Lagos Lawmakers Tell Sanwo-Olu
Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf to ensure continuous awareness relating to tourism. They also urged the Governor to…
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…
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…
