The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has demanded the arrest of former Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, over the non-payment of salaries to 1,800 teachers employed in Federal Government Unity Schools who have reportedly been unpaid for 36 months. In a statement on Wednesday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, expressed profound dismay and […]
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HURIWA Slams Police for Taking Sides in Kano Emirate Tussle
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for allegedly taking sides in the ongoing Kano emirate dispute. In a statement released on Tuesday, HURIWA urged the police to avoid political biases and focus on upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security. The statement, signed by […]
HURIWA Calls for Transparency, Due Process in Matawalle’s Corruption Probe
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged anti-graft agencies to follow due process in their anti-corruption investigations. The advocacy group emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles of the Rule of Law, particularly in the prosecution of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle. During a peaceful assembly at […]
EFCC: HURIWA Calls For Edu’s Resignation Amid Alleged Fraud
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) is urging the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to resign promptly, allowing herself to be subjected to investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). HURIWA made this plea in light of the ongoing N44.8 Billion Fraud investigation involving NSIPA, where […]
HURIWA Calls For Tinubu’s Disqualification, Resignation Over Identity Theft
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urgently called upon the Supreme Court of Nigeria to disqualify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office or compel his resignation in light of allegations surrounding identity theft and certificate forgery. HURIWA issued this statement in a press release on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, following revelations that […]
HURIWA Demands Emefiele, Malami’s Arrest Over Naira Redesign Crisis
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Sunday demanded the immediate arrest of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over their roles in the crisis trailing the redesign of naira notes. The duo had come under severe criticism from Nigerians over […]