TOPIC Threats, Trauma, and Therapy: Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence. INTRODUCTION Sexual violence refers to any unwanted sexual contact or activity that is forced or coerced by another person or group of persons. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or background. Furthermore, the act can also happen anywhere including places that
By Sylvia Akpan A quarterly foster care meeting of the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and partners has been held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. A key partner, the State Ministry of Humanity and Social Welfare was absent in the meeting meant to look into teething issues of fostering and adoption in Cross
By Mary Bassey Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM), University of Calabar (UNICAL) Directorate has been chastised for its new ‘indecent dressing’ regulation. The Directorate issued a circular signed by its Director, Prof. Egaga Patrick on 31st of March, 2023 blacklisting many dressing styles it termed ‘indecent dressing’ among staff and students. It said it
By CrossRiverWatch Listen To The Report The Federal High Court of Nigeria sitting in Calabar (Court 2) and presided over by Justice Rosemary Dugbo has awarded damages of N1 million only against the Nigerian Air Force over an alleged case of human rights violation. The Applicant in the case, Eno Iyamba Esq. who is a
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report Former Akwa Ibom State House Representatives Member, Hon. Robinson Uwak has been accused of attempted murder by his wife, Kezia. She made the accusation in a press conference in Calabar where she narrated her ordeal in the marriage. Kezia, who couldn’t hold back her tears as she spoke
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report Lawyer and child right advocate, Barrister James Ibor has been appointed Notary Public for Nigeria. A Notary Public in Nigeria is an appointment made by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and is deemed an officer of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In other words, a Notary Public is
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report Dr. Idem Etuk Samuel, CEO of Mount Zion Clinic Calabar who is being accused of sexually assaulting his underaged patient was arraigned yesterday at the High Court of Cross River State, Calabar Judicial Division. He pleaded not guilty to the two-count charges against him and was granted bail
By Sylvia Akpan Listen To The Report A Cross River State High Court sitting in Akpabuyo Judicial Division has ruled that properties inherited during a marriage are matrimonial properties. Justice A. Ewa in a judgment delivered in suit No: HCA/20/2019 brought before him by Basic Rights Law Partners. The Judge said the properties acquired during