While Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was in Port Harcourt discussing the petroleum economy and Nigeria’s stunted growth index yesterday, his home state of Kano was a beehive of activities, preparatory to his reinstatement. In setting the ball rolling, the Kano State House of Assembly abrogated the amended law, breaking the old […]
Month: May 2024
A Niger Delta youth activist and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 Bayelsa State governorship election, Festus Daumiebi Sunday, has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Army, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Staff, and the Attorney General of the Federation. He is seeking […]
Emmanuel Solate, the talented CEO of Showlate Entertainment Limited, has once again demonstrated his keen insight and dedication to storytelling through his compelling piece on the 37th Lisabi Festival. His work brings to the forefront the rich tapestry of the Egba people’s history, culture, and enduring spirit. Solate’s narrative not […]
Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State attended day two of the Rivers Economic and Investment Summit, themed “Rivers Emerge: Advancing Pathways To Economic Growth And Sustainability.” The event was held at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt. The keynote speaker, former CBN Governor and Emir of […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Nigerian Police Force for the recent abduction of Mr. Madu Onuorah, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Globalupfront Newspaper. This incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at around 6 pm, when approximately ten fully armed police officers […]
In a significant development, the Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency has commenced the recall process for suspended Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji. This move follows his indefinite suspension by the All Progressive Congress (APC) Zamfara State Chapter due to anti-party activities aimed at weakening the party’s strength and popularity in the […]
Abuja, May 17, 2024 – The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for all anti-corruption bodies in Nigeria to adhere strictly to the rule of law, urging them to avoid media trials and politically motivated persecution of suspects. This call was made during a peaceful protest organized […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concerns regarding biased reporting surrounding the ongoing court case involving Alliance Hospital and its Medical Director, Dr. Christopher Otabor. According to HURIWA, certain media outlets, termed “5th Columnists,” have skewed the allegations of illegal organ harvesting, potentially maligning the hospital […]
Emmanuel Solate, the visionary CEO of Showlate Entertainment Limited, a leading voice in Nigeria’s creative community, has brought attention to the challenges faced by arts journalists in Nigeria, highlighting the obstacles that hinder their crucial role in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage. In his latest report, Solate probed into the […]
President Bola Tinubu has committed to unlocking Ogoniland’s human and natural resource potential while ensuring Nigerian communities’ environmental and economic security. This pledge was made during a meeting with the Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers of Ogoni at the State House, led by King Samuel Nnee of Tai Kingdom. According […]
