Emmanuel Onwubiko
14 Nov
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned recent accusations against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, describing them as politically driven and unsubstantiated.
11 Nov
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the surge in killings across Imo State, blaming both heavily armed non-state actors and security forces for the violence.
23 Oct
Despite the declaration by Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, that Tuesday was not included in the sit-at-home imposed on the South-East, residents of Abia and Anambra states stayed indoors yesterday.
15 Oct
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed deep concern over the internal crisis in Nigeria’s two major opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP).
3 Oct
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the National Assembly to sanction Deputy Comptroller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa.
1 Oct
Mixed feelings were expressed yesterday regarding the visit of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to the National Assembly. VeryDarkMan was scheduled to testify before the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions.
13 Sep
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has labelled the Nigerian judiciary an agent of oppression while condemning the bail conditions imposed on 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
31 Jul
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned that the creation of regional development commissions will not make any impact without dealing with corruption.
4 Jun
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the National Assembly to mandate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to emulate the conduct of the just conducted South African election.
29 May
Condemnation has continued to trail the demolition of residential houses in Enugu City and an ancient market in Nsukka by the Enugu State government, which plans to make way for bus garages and parks.
7 May
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the execution of the controversial Calabar-Lagos Coastal Highway until issues of opaqueness, lack of transparency in the award of the project, among other issues are cleared.
29 Apr
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for sanctions against proprietors of Chinese supermarket in Abuja and Lagos State-based Indian school, for racism.
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