May 9, 2025

By Isaiah Eka Chief Sylvanus Okon, paramount ruler of Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, has condemned the maltreatment of widows, wife battery, and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).   Okon, on Thursday in Uyo, declared an end to such heinous practices in his domain. The traditional ruler described practices such as rape…

By Zainab Oyekan Mrs. Helen Mutfwang led female government stakeholders on a condolence visit to late Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden’s residence. Mutfwang, who visited the family on Thursday, in Jos, said the news came as a painful shock to everyone. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former Deputy Governor of Plateau…

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, fixed June 26 for ruling on an application by the EFCC to “cross examine” its 3rd prosecution witness (PW-3) in the trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after listening to the submissions by the EFCC and…