HURIWA Uncovers Smear Campaign Against Ex-COAS Buratai, Fingers Retired General in Buhari’s Govt
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Wednesday, said it has uncovered a systematically hatched and well coordinated media campaign by some Abuja moneybags who have insisted on smearing the reputation of the former Chief…
Have Nigerian Girls Always Mattered?
By Emmanuel Onwubiko “Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.” — Kofi Annan “Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of…
Tanko’s Resignation as CJN Not Enough, Why EFCC Should Arrest Him –Rights Group
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Monday, said the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria was not enough to clear him of corruption allegations levelled against him by the…
IPC Carpets Bauchi Police Over Detention, Harrassment Of WikkiTimes Publisher And Reporter
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, condemns in strong terms the harassment and molestation of Mr. Haruna Mohammed, the publisher of WikkiTimes online newspaper and one of the reporters, Mr. Idris Kamal, by the Police in Bauchi, Bauchi State. The…
Senate To Probe Supreme Court Justices’ Allegations Despite CJN’s Resignation
The Senate has resolved to continue with its investigation into the crisis in the Supreme Court despite the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Lawmakers in the upper chamber of the National Assembly made…
BREAKING: CJN Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns As FJSC Shortlists 29 Candidates for Supreme Court Bench
The Chief Justice of Nigeria ( CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned, multiple media sources said, this is even as the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has shortlisted 29 candidates in the ongoing appointment process to fill six vacancies on…
HURIWA Condemns Smear And Fabricated Media Terrorism Against Tukur Buratai
Prominent Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it described as orchestrated media terrorism by a section of bloggers and citizens journalists targeting the person and character of the former Chief of Army…
ICPC Identifies Real Owner Of Billions in Found Alleged Retired COAS Buratai’s Home
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the weekend clarified reported recovery of N170 million cash, $220,965, G-Wagon from the residence of Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic and retired Chief of Army (COAS), Lt. General Tukur…
No Arms Funds Found in My House, Story Fabricated – Buratai
A mischievous campaign of calumny to tarnish the image and good reputation of Amb. Buratai by Sahara Reporters has been exposed. Sahara Reporters, in a recent online publication, alleged that cash meant for arms, ammunition to fight Boko Haram was…
Impunity: Full List of Senatorial Candidates Submitted by APC, As INEC Rejects Lawan, Akpabio, Umahi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list and particulars of candidates vying for various positions at the federal level in the 2023 general elections. Conspicuously missing were the names of Senate President Ahmad Lawan, former Minister of…
Alleged Organs Harvesting Charges: Ekweremadu, Wife’s Trial Adjourned
The trial of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice Ekweremadu has been adjourned to July 7. The London Metropolitan Police earlier on Thursday said it had arrested and charged the duo for conspiring to bring a…
