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…
ALGON NEC Urges FG To Resolve ASUU Strike, Insists On Community Policing Strategy Against Insecurity
The National Executive Council of the Association Of Local Governments Of Nigeria (ALGON) at the end of their 32nd NEC meeting has urged the Federal Government to immediately resolve and end the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of…
NSPMC Plc: President May Have Breached Nigerian Constitution – HURIWA Suggests
President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of the appointment of Ahmed Halilu as the Managing Director of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company Plc (NSPMC Plc), may be in clear breach of the Oath of office of the President of Nigeria sworn…
NGIJ Renews Mojoyinola-led EXCO’s Mandate
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has extended tenure of current National Executive Committee led by Mr Mojoyinola Ayoyemi of thecitypulsenews. Members of the guild passed vote of confidence on the executive after presenting their stewardship during Special Congress…
