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Intimate partner violence (often abbreviated as “IPV”) and mental health are twin topics seldom discussed openly in Nigeria either for cultural or socio- religious reasons. Meanwhile, IPV is one of the most common forms of violence against women across the globe. In its limited meaning, IPV is a form of domestic violence against women arising from intimate partnership. IPV is restrictively different from the generally used term “domestic violence” which encompasses partner violence, child or elder abuse, or abuse by any member of a household. Whereas IPV is gender sensitive and applicable only to women in intimate relationship, domestic violence…

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the Minister’s recent actions regarding the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat. Responding to criticism from Dare Adeleke, the Caretaker Chairman of the PDP in Ekiti State, Olayinka stated that Wike remains focused and undeterred by political noise. Adeleke had publicly condemned the FCT Administration’s decision to seal the PDP National Secretariat over outstanding ground rent. However, Olayinka pointed out that Adeleke, who allegedly occupies two positions in defiance of the PDP constitution,…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended five suspected cultists and recovered firearms during a raid in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. In a statement released on Thursday in Uyo, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the arrests, which occurred on Wednesday at the suspects’ hideout in Ikot Etuk village. According to DSP John, the operation followed credible intelligence received by the command. During the raid, officers recovered one locally made pistol, a fabricated single-barrel gun, and various charms believed to be used in criminal activities. The suspects have reportedly made voluntary confessions and provided valuable…

Lancelot Obiaku, the factional Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, has dismissed claims of division within the party, insisting that the PDP in Imo remains united and focused on offering an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027. Addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Owerri, Obiaku affirmed that Austine Nwachukwu is the duly recognized Chairman of the PDP in the state, describing his emergence as the product of a transparent and constitutionally guided process. He emphasized the legitimacy of Nwachukwu’s leadership, noting that the process which brought him to office began…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a Lagos State civil servant, Mr. Emmanuel Ogunyemi, for unlawfully receiving double salaries. Investigations revealed that Ogunyemi was simultaneously drawing salaries from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in violation of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. His actions led to the illegal accumulation of ₦3.49 million. The ICPC charged him with eight counts of corruption, which were later reduced to three under a plea bargain agreement. Ogunyemi pleaded guilty before…

Abuja – Eight autonomous communities in the Mbaishi area of Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State, have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and halt what they describe as an unlawful military siege on their ancestral farmlands. At a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, the spokesperson for the affected communities, Dr. Ugo Jim-Nwoko, alleged that armed military personnel have occupied over 30,000 hectares of their land for the past nine months, preventing residents from accessing their farms. The affected communities include Umuchie Eziama, Umulu, Umuegirige, Umuogba Eziama, Umuocham Ntu, Umuokpo Ntu, Umuhoko Ntu, and Alatia—all located within…

The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has firmly rejected calls for his resignation, insisting he will remain in office despite mounting pressure from some party leaders. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Anyanwu accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah of orchestrating a coordinated effort to unseat him before the end of his tenure, which runs until December 2025. “There is no vacancy in the office of the National Secretary of the PDP. I remain the substantive National Secretary,” he declared, describing the ongoing dispute as politically motivated and…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has accused the Federal Government of practicing selective justice following a criminal charge filed against her. It was reported that the Federal Government, in mid-May, instituted legal action against the senator over alleged defamatory remarks made during a live television broadcast. The suit, marked CR/297/25, was filed on May 16, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, naming Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant. According to court documents, the senator is accused of making statements with the intent — or reasonable belief — that such comments would harm the reputation of another individual.…

The Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Julius Abure, has asserted that it would have performed better in managing Nigeria’s affairs than the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the past two years. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, expressed concern over the prevailing economic hardship, insecurity, and declining living standards across the country. According to Ifoh, the Labour Party had previously warned about the looming economic downturn, rising poverty levels, and worsening inflation—issues that have now become the reality for millions of Nigerians. “Let Nigerians honestly ask themselves: are their lives better…

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State for a second reading. The budget, totaling ₦1.48 trillion, was presented by the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, who reminded the chamber that the Senate had assumed legislative authority over Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency. In his remarks, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola emphasized the urgency of passing the budget to ensure the people of Rivers State feel the impact of governance. “Mr. President, while I’m unsure under what exact heading this document is presented, it’s clear this is a budget prepared under…