Yenagoa, Bayelsa— Concern mounts over the prolonged detention of former domestic workers of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan, as legal delays continue to obstruct the path to justice. The alarm was raised by Funmi Adedoyin, legal counsel to the defendants, who expressed deep dissatisfaction with the stalled trial, now adjourned for the 42nd time since 2019. Addressing…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has applauded the unwavering resilience of Nigerian women in their quest for a more just and equitable society. The commendation was delivered by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Kwara State, in a statement marking International Women’s Day. He emphasized the critical role…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called on Nigerian women to embrace mentorship as a tool for personal and collective growth, urging them to be both mentees seeking guidance and mentors fostering opportunities for others. Speaking at the 13th edition of the Business Day Inspiring Woman Series held at the Civic Center…
The Delta State Police Command has rescued over twenty victims of human trafficking in the Ughelli area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, announced this on Thursday in Asaba. According to SP Edafe, the command received reliable information about a woman named Chinyere, who specializes in trafficking young women from the South-East…
Abdulmalim Zubairu, the member representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has undertaken a compassionate initiative by sponsoring the marriage of 105 orphan girls who tragically lost their parents to bandits in Zamfara State. During the marriage ceremony, Zubairu highlighted that a committee comprising Ulamas and five women from the constituency was established…
