Inmates in Nigerian prison A Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court sitting at Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 34-year old school teacher to 12 years imprisonment for raping an 11 years old, Junior secondary school (JSS1) boy. Pascal Ofomata, the defendant, was charged with rape and inflicting physical harm punishable under section 3(1), 4 (1)…
Prof Charles Soludo The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved contracts worth over ₦9.6 billion for erosion control and road rehabilitation across the state. The approvals were granted during the 11th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Light House (New Government…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres The United Nations (UN) has strongly condemned the recent attacks on the Yelewata community in Benue State, Nigeria, reportedly carried out over the weekend by suspected Fulani herdsmen. According to multiple reports, dozens of civilians were killed,while they were sleeping and several others were displaced in the aftermath of the brutal…
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to invoke Section 305(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and declare a state of emergency in Benue State. This, he argued, is…
Sir Paul Chukwuma The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Sir Paul Chukwuma (Onwa Umueri), has promised to prioritize the restoration of law and order across all parts of the state if elected. According to him, the state is currently experiencing seemingly insurmountable insecurity challenges, which hinder efforts to boost business activities—especially Micro,…
