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1 day ago
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has extolled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for relaunching the Christmas discount market. The group described it as a thoughtful initiative aimed at providing affordable goods to residents during the festive season. National coordinator of the group, Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement, observed that the programme, which…
2 days ago
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have raised the alarm over a subterranean plot by retrogressive forces to unlawfully arrest and clamp into detention, House of Representatives member, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, on trumped-up charges.
14 Dec
The Human Rights Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised the Appeal Court's judgment nullifying the Federal High Court's order to seize Rivers State's statutory allocation as a significant victory for constitutional democracy and the rule of law. The association commended the Appeal Court’s decision for upholding the principles of federalism and safeguarding the judiciary’s integrity…
ATM withdrawal
11 Dec
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concern over the country’s unabating cash shortage, describing it as a clear indication of a completely collapsed economy. 
10 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the recent treatment of human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who appeared at the Ekiti State High Court in handcuffs over a defamation lawsuit filed by prominent lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN. The group described the incident as a gross abuse of the criminal…
Director, Media Operations, DHQ,, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba
9 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted the military’s invitation of Amnesty International (AI) to substantiate its claims of 10,000 civilian deaths in military detention.
Ikenga Ugochinyere at 42 has attained all Shakespeare said about being born great, achieving greatness or having it thrust upon you.
8 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), a human rights and pro-democracy organisation, has expressed disapproval of the purported expulsion of Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, a House of Representatives member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, by a factional leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The group described the move…
4 Dec
Human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, has been arrested by security personnel and whisked away to an unknown destination.
4 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the recent amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, describing it as a pivotal move to bolster the fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria.
28 Nov
African Refinery Group (ARG) has extended its congratulations to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the restoration of production and resumption of crude oil processing at the Port Harcourt Refinery.
22 Nov
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over recent developments in the legal handling of cases involving Rivers State. Specifically, HURIWA said it is alarmed by the actions of Justice Barka, the Presiding Judge of the Abuja Court of Appeal, who disbanded the panel and reassigned its cases to his direct…
22 Nov
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused President Bola Tinubu of selectively applying the rule of law to favour his allies, particularly Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo.

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