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14 Aug 2023
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to adhere to the rule of law over the deployment of troops to crush the coup d'etat in neighbouring Niger republic. HURIWA's national Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko in a statement asserted that President Tinubu's engagement of Nigerian troops in warfare without the…
9 Aug 2023
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concerns over the alleged admittance by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of the disbursement of funds running into billions of naira to senators for holiday purposes. Led by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA noted that Akpabio's remarks which went viral on social media, smacks of insensitive…
6 Aug 2023
*Says Incumbent Govt Reckless With Country’s Funds The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Saturday, carpeted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the bloated structure of his about-to-be sworn in cabinet, saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is reckless with taxpayers’ monies. Speaking at a press briefing held in Abuja, HURIWA, through…
6 Aug 2023
*Says Arbitrariness Fascism The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has expressed deep concern over the continued detention of the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, by the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 14, following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu. Similarly, the Rights group has…
4 Aug 2023
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, sympathised with the family of the late Dr Vwaere Diaso, who lost her life in an avoidable elevator tragedy at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, on Tuesday.
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31 Jul 2023
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, sent a SAVE-OUR-SOUL message to the Supreme Court, urging it to hear the case concerning the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, sooner than the adjourned date of September 14, 2023. The Department of State Services (DSS) has not released…
27 Jul 2023
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, commended President Bola Tinubu and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for joining National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to fight against hard drugs.
23 Jul 2023
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has advised bloggers against spreading deceptive stories ahead of ruling in the case between the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.
20 Jul 2023
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted Vice President Kashim Shettima for saying that terrorism and banditry in Northern Nigeria is accentuated by poverty and social exclusion.
17 Jul 2023
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, flayed the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over monetary gifts presented to families of deceased police officers and those injured in the line of duty.
15 Jul 2023
An Abuja-based rights group - Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), Saturday, canvassed a law to repeal pensions of legislators who are former governors. Speaking through its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, stated that “it is criminal and corrupt for ex-governors who found their ways into the National Assembly to earn double pay.” HURIWA also…
14 Jul 2023
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, petitioned world leaders over failure by the Federal Government to arrest erstwhile Niger Delta militant leader and former agitator, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, despite alleged threat to the Nigerian state and people.

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