HURIWA
1 Jan
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has given its seal of approval to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amidst protests from the 27 alleged defected lawmakers loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, the association…
31 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently order an independent and comprehensive review of the controversial Emmanuel Nwude matter, citing sensational allegations circulating about the handling of the case.
30 Dec
The Opposition Coalition, All People's Party (APP), and Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as an economic tactician under whose administration Rivers State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has increased by N100 billion. They equally commended the Governor for funding the 2024 budget without borrowing, despite the futile efforts by…
27 Dec
Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, has condemned the rising trend of nepotism in Nigeria’s political landscape, accusing past and current administrations of fostering inequality and deepening ethnic divides.
25 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the trial and prosecution of terrorism suspects in Nigeria.
23 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his heavy focus on land revocation and allocations to the detriment of other essential services and developmental priorities in Abuja.
20 Dec
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…
19 Dec
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…
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…
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.