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…
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…
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…
