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 […]
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for companies involved in mineral exploration to prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and host communities. The President made this commitment during a presentation by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, titled “Harnessing the Mining Industry for […]
In a significant address at the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in Accra, Ghana, President Bola Tinubu detailed the progress and challenges faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). As Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Tinubu emphasized […]
President Bola Tinubu has made a heartfelt appeal to religious leaders across Nigeria, urging them to refrain from disparaging the nation in their sermons and instead focus on praying for its prosperity. Speaking during a Ramadan Iftar event held at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized the urgent need for the Nigerian government to focus on addressing food insecurity to prevent associated crises. According to the IMF, President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited a challenging economic situation from the previous administration, characterized by low growth, poor revenue collection, high inflation, […]
The Federal Government has announced its decision to abstain from importing food into Nigeria as part of its strategy to combat high food prices and economic challenges. This resolution was reached during an emergency meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, […]
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zaccheus Adedeji, revealed on Monday that the Nigerian Student Loan Scheme, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, will be funded through the Education Tax Fund under FIRS. Speaking at a briefing with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa […]
In a strategic move aimed at restructuring pivotal federal agencies for the benefit of Nigerian consumers and bolstering the nation’s economic growth, President Tinubu has made significant personnel changes, dismissing two Chief Executive Officers. Effective immediately, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, who served as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Federal Competition […]
Civil rights advocacy group, HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA), has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent reconstitution of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) board, labeling it unconstitutional and a breach of a court judgment. Addressing the media, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, spoke on behalf […]
In a resounding caution, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to exercise prudence in committing the Nigerian Army to military actions without proper legislative concurrence in line with the constitution. The association emphasized the need to uphold constitutional checks and balances to preserve […]
