The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for a careful reconsideration of the proposed bill that suggests a six-year single term for Nigeria’s President, Governors, and Local Government Council Chairmen. Emphasizing that reforms should be judged by their merits and not party loyalty, HURIWA highlighted the importance […]
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In a powerful message marking the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Miss Face of Humanity Nigeria (MFOH Nigeria) 2024/2025, Amb. Oloruntimilehin Fortunate has united her voice with millions worldwide in demanding an end to all forms of gender-based violence. Launching the 16 Days of Activism […]
The much-anticipated Miss Face of Humanity National Showcase took place yesterday at the Sandralia Hotel, Abuja. Miss Ekiti, Fortunate Oloruntimilehin, emerged as the winner, earning the title of Miss Face of Humanity Nigeria 2025. Her victory is a testament to her dedication to human rights and gender equality, as she […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed grave concerns over recent legal developments involving Rivers State, particularly the actions of Justice Barka, Presiding Judge of the Abuja Court of Appeal. HURIWA alleges that Justice Barka may be part of a plot to manipulate rulings detrimental to Rivers […]
The Miss Face of Humanity Nigeria (MFOH Nigeria) today held the second edition of its annual One-Day Stakeholders Dialogue on the Rights of Indigents at the Bhukari Bello Auditorium, National Human Rights Commission, Abuja. The event, themed “Empowering Indigents: Building Sustainable Solutions,” brought together key stakeholders, including delegates for the […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Rivers State Government, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for its dedication to justice as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into a series of arson attacks on Local Government Area (LGA) Secretariats nears its final report. The attacks, which occurred […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has rejected recent accusations against Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, labeling them baseless and politically driven. This follows a protest at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja, where women and youths from Zamfara alleged […]
The Democracy Convening 2024 continued in Abuja today with an insightful session focused on the aspirations, challenges, and roles of Nigerian youth in achieving the “Nigerian Dream.” Titilope Gbadamosi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Delivery and Monitoring Youth Initiatives, addressed participants on the Nigerian Dream, outlining both its […]
The Democracy Convening 2024, an alliance of 24 youth organizations, opened today at the Reiz Continental Hotel in Abuja. Under the theme “The Nigeria We Want: Our Dreams, Now Our Action,” the event brings together youth leaders, policymakers, and international partners to reimagine Nigeria’s democratic future and tackle barriers to […]
Nigeria mourns the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, who died at age 56. His death was confirmed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Wednesday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, shared […]
