The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has sharply criticized the Nigerian government’s ongoing persecution of investigative journalists, particularly David Hundeyin. HURIWA called on the international community to closely monitor these escalating attacks on press freedom, warning that the wave of arrests, harassment, and abductions of journalists under President […]
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the current military leadership for what it calls a complete failure to implement an effective strategy against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The organization expressed outrage over the worsening situation in Zamfara and Niger […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised serious concerns about what it believes is a politically driven campaign against Hon. Amobi Ogah, the current House of Representatives member for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State. HURIWA is particularly disturbed by recent charges brought against Hon. Ogah […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its remarkable display of transparency and accountability with the release of its 2023 Audited Financial Statement (AFS). The statement, which declared a net profit of N3.3 trillion and a dividend of N2.1 […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed grave concerns over the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC) alleged involvement in a land dispute in Nri Town, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. HURIWA urged the agency to steer clear of actions that could undermine the principles […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on Northern political elites to align with the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, by showing unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. This appeal comes amid rising concerns over insecurity in the Northern region and the […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has vehemently denounced the disjointed and illogical calls by some groups for a military regime, which the organization deems nonsensical and unacceptable to millions of Nigerian democrats. Additionally, HURIWA has dismissed the Nigerian government’s unproven allegations that foreign entities are sponsoring the […]
Prominent Civil Rights Advocacy Group, HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA), has urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest individuals posting hate messages against the Igbo ethnic group in the South West. HURIWA condemned the tolerance of such tendencies, referencing the lack […]
The Civil Rights Advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has paid glowing tributes to the iconic musician and pro-democracy activist, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu. Describing her as a terrific nation-builder, HURIWA highlighted her contributions to both Nigeria and her hometown, Arondizuogu. HURIWA praised Onwenu for her resilience, consistency, […]
At the 17th Annual Human Rights Lectures organized by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) at the Fountain Hall of Rockview Hotel (Royale) in Wuse 2, Abuja, Amb. Rita Chika Ezenwa, Miss Face of Humanity Nigeria (MFOH Nigeria), emphasized the urgent need for collective action to advance human […]
