2023 Presidency: INEC Releases Final List, Names Obi, Atiku, Tinubu, 15 Others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections. This is according to a circular released by the electoral body on Tuesday in Abuja. The INEC circular…
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…
Buhari Departs for New York to Attend UNGA 77 Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday to attend the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA77) in New York, United States. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President’s Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari,…
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…
Why Values Of the Church Should Be Reflected Anywhere Her Representatives Are Found Serving – SDP Presidential Candidate
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo has stressed the need for Christian body to use participation in politics to raise men who will represent the church in governance, by…
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…
Ohanaeze To Buhari: Igbos Committed To Nigerian Project
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Tuesday, reiterated the commitment of the Igbo people to the Nigerian project. The apex group, however, said Igbo people seek justice and fairness and a platform where they can contribute their…
EFCC Help Desk?: Beware of Scam Alert, EFCC Releases Contacts
The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to misinformation trending on the social media, of a Scam Alert which purportedly emanated from EFCC Help Desk Headquarters, Jabi-Abuja. For the avoidance of doubt, EFCC has…
MRA Tasks NBC On Disclosure Of License Fees Payments, Amount Owed by Each Broadcast Station
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to disclose to it the status of payment of license fees by all broadcasting stations and platforms operating in Nigeria and the amount of indebtedness of each of…
Outsiders And Insiders Are Funding Anti-NYSC Protests – HURIWA Raises Alarm
Prominent Civil Rights Advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised alarm that powerful politicians within and outside of the system in the Country have coalesced and concluded logistical strategies to immediately commence a series of protests…
CNPP To Buhari: Replace NNPC Boss And Management Team, With Private Sector Players To Save Nigeria’s Economy
Worried that while oil producing countries globally are experiencing a boost in their revenue generation as a result of the increasing international prices of crude oil, Nigeria has continued to suffer decline in earnings, the Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties…
