The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed strong disapproval over the recurrent collapses of Nigeria’s national electricity grid under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Following the seventh grid collapse of 2024 on October 14, the advocacy group called for the immediate dismissal of the Minister of Power, […]
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a sharp rebuke to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over handling the case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. HURIWA criticized the confusion and inconsistency surrounding Bello’s visit to the EFCC headquarters, condemning the agency’s lack of […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing a new Ministry of Livestock Development, separate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. HURIWA argues that this move rewards terrorists associated with the Miyetti Allah group, who have been responsible for […]
In a statement posted on its X handle, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) refuted media allegations of inflating subsidy claims by N3.3 trillion. The company emphasized its commitment to transparency and accountability, adhering to international best practices. NNPC Limited clarified that all previous subsidy claims are verifiable, […]
As a patron of Chicken Republic restaurant in Kubwa, Abuja, I recently encountered an experience that shed light on the importance of customer acquisition and retention in today’s competitive market. My visit to the eatery, aimed at enjoying a meal, turned into a lesson in customer service and responsiveness. Upon […]
In an effort to combat security challenges, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has called for enhanced military cooperation with Mauritania. Matawalle emphasized the importance of bolstering bilateral defense relations during a meeting with Mauritania’s Defence Minister, Hanena Ould Sidi, in Abuja. According to a press […]
In a bid to address the escalating issue of small arms and light weapons proliferation, the Nigerian Minister of Defence, H.E. Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has called for collaborative efforts with the Libyan government. Badaru emphasized the urgency of tackling the trafficking of illicit drugs and arms from Libya into Nigeria […]
The first civilian governor of Abia State and former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has reportedly passed away. Sources close to the family revealed to TheNiche that he died in Abuja today after spending three weeks in the hospital. Read Also: David, The Peripatetic Politician In addition, an […]
In a joint effort to combat illegal wildlife trade and preserve Nigeria’s biodiversity, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government of Nigeria commemorated World Wildlife Day 2024. The event, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, centered on the theme “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital […]
Just before he took off to Qatar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu got more than what he bargained for when he decided to include his family members on the taxpayer-funded business trip. Many observers objected because according to them, it amounted to official impunity and a breach of the Presidential Oath […]
