The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, for alleged nepotism in the recent appointment of 23 judges to the Federal High Court. The Civil Rights Advocacy Group in a statement expressed deep concern over the appointment of the […]
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has submitted a formal petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC), raising serious concerns over an alleged miscarriage of justice in the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The petition focused on the conduct of the tribunal’s Chairman, Justice Kudirat Morayo Akano, […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has made a strong demand for transparency regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records from Chicago State University amidst allegations of identity fraud. President Tinubu recently took legal action to prevent the release of certain confidential educational records, raising concerns. A media […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent Governorship Election Petition Tribunal ruling in Enugu State, labeling it as illogical and a threat to Nigeria’s electoral integrity. In a statement on Saturday, HURIWA criticized the tribunal’s decision to dismiss petitions based on the National Youth […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent violence by suspected soldiers in Imo State’s Umualumaku Umueze. The rights group, in a statement by the National Coordinator; Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko expressed outrage at property destruction in the Oriendu community following the killing of security personnel, […]
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed strong disapproval of the actions of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, which they characterize as “irritating pettiness,” in his dealings with Deputy Governor Comrade Philip Shaibu. HURIWA’s statement comes in response to recent incidents involving Governor Obaseki’s treatment of his deputy, […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has voiced deep concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointments, labeling them as unconstitutional and undemocratic. In a statement, HURIWA expressed worry that these appointments suggest an unwelcome pro-ethnic bias within the administration. “President Tinubu’s swift appointment of Olayemi Cardoso as […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has vehemently condemned the recent surge in tuition fees at public tertiary institutions, including the alarming increases witnessed at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Lagos (UniLag). HURIWA views these hikes as oppressive measures that threaten the fundamental right to […]
About two decades ago, when I arrived in Abuja as a fresh reporter for The Guardian Newspapers, unarguably Nigeria’s largest circulating national daily, I met a senior colleague who covers the politics beat. He would move on to become a Professor at a prestigious University in Nigeria. This colleague is […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the recent judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) that dismissed all petitions filed by the Labour Party and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in which Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerged […]
