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As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged the people of the State to use the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to show more love to one another and preach against hate. In his Easter message to the people of the State, Governor Aiyedatiwa extended an invitation to all to consider forgiving someone this Easter, saying “as you forgive, the Lord will relieve you of anger, resentment and pain and bring you peace.” The Governor said: “I greet you all, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we celebrate Easter in commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ after a glorious self-sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. “The message of Easter reminds us of the power of divine love, faith and redemption. Easter also evokes in us the resilience of the human spirit not to give up in the face of seemingly daunting challenges of life.  “I urge you to increase your love for one anothe...

By Olu Kay, Akure It was an event filled with jubilation as family, Friends, Children of Mrs Faseyi Olabisi Roseline celebrated her birthday in grandstyle .  Newsline NG learnt that, Mrs Faseyi clocked 50 years of age on Monday 25, March 2024. The celebrant Husband, Mr Adeniyi Faseyi while thanking everyone for gracing the event, commended her wife for supporting him ever since they got married.  His words "She's an initiator, Very supportive in all ground, a woman of Prayer, a destiny pusher, everything to me honestly.          The celebrant, Mrs Faseyi Roseline "Clocking 50 years of age in the land of living without any form of sickness is by grace of God and is worthy of celebration, that is why we decided to celebrate it in a mini way In her reaction, the celebrant, Mrs Roseline Faseyi also thanked everyone for gracing the event  "Honestly, I am short of words, for me to be alive, Is a privileged, it is one of the best days of my life The eve...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  As Christians celebrate Easter, the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged Nigerians, especially Christians, to make other people’s burden lighter by being a blessing to the less fortunate. Badejo made the remark in his Easter message, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. Badejo urged Christians to be a witness of goodness, reconciliation, brotherhood, love and faith as ingredients for a better society and future. “That is what Jesus died for, that is how we can get eternal life with Him, if you feel God’s love, joy, compassion or forgiveness, share it with somebody. “Jesus is risen! He has conquered sin and death and he is alive! He assures us all of the same fate. That is the message of Easter for every human being, irrespective of their life condition. “Easter, the resurrection of Jesus, means life, joy, victory, freedom, justice forgiveness, compassion and peace. It means that no situatio...

MEDIA RELEASE The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council rejoices with Christians in the state especially journaliata on the occasion of this year's Easter Celebration . In a Press Statement signed by the State Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite and the State Secretary, Comrade Olaoluwa Meshack, Ondo NUJ urges Christians to use Easter Celebration marking the end of the 40 day lengthen season  commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, to reflect on the ups and downs of life. The Union also enjoins our Christian brothers and sisters all to learn from the love, humility and endurance displayed by Jesus Christ for the sake of mankind during his trial, humiliation and crucifixion.  The union emphasizes the need for Christians to use this Easter Period to pray for peaceful Governorship election in Ondo State this year, while hardship socio-economic situation in the country should be prayed as well.  NUJ also appeals...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  As Christians celebrate Easter, the bishop of Ibadan-North Anglican Diocese, Rt Rev. Williams Aladekugbe has affirmed that there’s hope and victory for Nigeria and entire world through Christ’s resurrection. Aladekugbe made the remark in his Easter message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ibadan. Aladekugbe remarked that there was first of all hope of eternity for all who believe in the power of Christ’s resurrection. “Though this world is now ravaged by materialism, violence, corruption, faithlessness, though we are in the age of a revolutionary change, the finger of Christ is seen everywhere; our hope of redemption is not lost. “Take a look at our country Nigeria, where things appear to be disintegrating on a daily basis. Life is grossly uncertain; death comes so easily through the hands of assassins and kidnappers without remorse, yet, Christ says through His resurrection that there is hope for those who believe...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district has felicitated with Christian faithful and all Nigerians as they celebrate Easter. Senator Natasha lauded the selfless love of Christ for humanity, urging Nigerians to emulate His virtues, and live in peace and love. She admonished Nigerians to use the occasion to seek the face of God for continuous peace and harmony in Nigeria. "Let us emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by impacting the lives of those around us and contributing to the growth of Kogi Central and Nigeria at large. "We should strive to embody the virtues of humility, compassion, and undying love that were demonstrated by Jesus Christ. May the blessings of Easter and the power of the resurrection reignite our faith in both God and humanity. I wish you all a joyous celebration." Arogbonlo Israel Chief Press Secretary to Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan March 29, 2024.

THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE MONTHLY CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ONDO STATE COUNCIL, HELD ON THURSDAY 28TH MARCH, 2024 AT THE PRESS CENTRE, PEN CRESCENT, ALAGBAKA-AKURE The Congress was well attended by members of the union across all chapels and presided over by the State Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite . It deliberated on a wide number of issues ranging from politics economic, social, security to welfare of members among others, and agreed on the following decisions;  1. That the Congress noted with emphasis the upcoming November 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo state and praised the maturity displayed so far by political gladiators, but enjoined them to play the game according to the rules as party primaries hold next month, noting that no human blood is worth sacrificing for sake of any election. 2. That activities of quackery in journalism came under scrutiny and the Congress advised quacks/unaccredited Journalists to stay away from Ondo State especia...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  As Christians celebrate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Good Friday), the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged leaders and Nigerians to emulate Christ’s sacrifice. Badejo made the remark in his Good Friday message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ibadan. Badejo enjoined all leaders, people in authority and Nigerians to emulate Jesus in order to improve society and institutions. The catholic bishop emphasised that Good Friday teaches us the best qualities of leadership in service, humility and love. He noted that Good Friday represents all the challenges and problems in life, at work, in family and country at large. According to him, those problems will be solved not just by praying, but by serious, honest and selfless efforts by everyone to do good and oppose sin and evil. “Nigeria is not beyond repair, but it is righteousness that exalts a nation. “Good Friday is the day on which Je...

A warning has gone out to universities in the country, particularly administrative staff, that the whirlwind changes occurring in the global university system call for equally dynamic changes in administrative skills and acumen in order not to be left behind. A former Registrar of Redeemers University, Osun State, Mr. Olukayode Akindele, gave the warning while speaking as the guest lecturer at the second edition of the Annual Registry Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the University Multipurpose Hall.  Examining the topic, "Change Management in University Administration: A Registrars Perspective," Akindele identified three types of changes in university administration to include incremental, transformational, and revolutionary, and warned that any administrator or institution that fails to adapt to these fast-paced changes stands the risk of being changed or forgotten. Akindele advised that changes should be embraced rather t...

HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY TO OUR PRESIDENT AND LEADER On behalf of myself, family and the good people of Ondo State, I congratulate His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday today.   Mr. President, it's no coincidence that you share the same birth month with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of the Western Region and one of the foremost thinkers and political leaders Nigeria has ever had in its chequered  history.  Aside from sharing the same birth month with Chief Awolowo, you are also an incurable subscriber and executioner of progressive politics meant for the advancement of mankind and the society at large. As our leader, I am in awe of your uncanny ability to take bold decisions in the overall interest of the people and live with the consequences that may come off thereafter without caving in under pressure.  Your leadership of the country at these trying times and...

The testimony of a witness of the Social Democratic Party at the Election Petitions Tribunal on the Kogi State governorship election went awry, on Thursday as the witness' statement before the Tribunal contradicted the documents submitted . The petitioners had delved away from BVAS, after their star witness claimed he was not in Kogi State during the said election, and alleged that the All Progressives Congress candidate, now the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, forged his age declaration affidavit.  The witness, one Dan Musa Williams from the FCT High Court, in Abuja, who had said the document did not emanate from the Court, upon cross examination, could not substantiate his claims. When asked whether he checked the record of the registry to ascertain that it was a forged document, he said he just looked at the date, being a Saturday and concluded that it could not have been from them. It was, however, found that the "declaration of age" affidavit was sworn in Okene, Ko...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  An automobile mechanic, Kehinde Eniola, 30, was on Thursday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly stealing his customer’s car parts and N60, 000 cash. The police charged Eniola with theft and obtaining money by false pretence. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp Oladejo Balogun, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences in October 2022 at Moremi, Bode area, Ibadan. Balogun alleged that Eniola fraudulently obtained N60,000 cash from his customer, Lukuman Yusuf, under false pretence to repair his vehicle gear. He alleged that the defendant stole Yusuf’s Toyota Sienna gear box worth N700, 000 and unlawfully damaged the vehicle. He said the offence contravened the provisions of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N300, 000 with two sureties in like sum. She adjourned the ...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  Workers of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have deplored working in darkness and appealed to well meaning Nigerians and government at all levels to come to their aid. They said this on Wednesday during a congress organised by Joint Action Committee (JAC), the umbrella body of all the unions in the hospital. The congress had in attendance members of Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) and others. The JAC Chairman, Mr Oludayo Olabampe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the workers had been working without light since March 19. NAN reports that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) disconnected the UCH power supply over alleged accumulated indebtedness. Olabampe urged senators, government at all levels, well meaning Nigerians and the Oyo State government to urge...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has said it did not owe Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) N495 million bill, as being insinuated. UCH’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mrs Funmilayo Adetuyibi, stated this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan. NAN reports that IBEDC had disconnected the power supply to UCH due to what it called accumulated bills of N495 million, thus throwing the facility into darkness. Adetuyibi, however, said that it was not true that the hospital had an accumulated bill of N495million over the last three years. She said that the present UCH administration, led by Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, assumed office on March 1, 2019 and inherited over N207 million as at Feb. 27, 2019, adding that it had since ensured the monthly payment of bills brought by IBEDC. According to her, the UCH management has also been settling the backlog of bills inherited from previous ad...

Sunshine Queens Captain, Suliyat Ajibade has said her teammates will consolidate on their 3-0 win against FC Robo when they face Edo Queens tomorrow at Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, in the match day 11 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). She added that they are fully ready for the game against Edo Queens, saying "If they could defeat us at home, we can also defeat them at their backyard too.  The team captain stated this in a chat with newsmen at their hotel in Benin City . She disclosed that Edo Queens had in recent time, defeated them in three matches, which she said tomorrow (Wednesday) match will mark the end  of their victory over Sunshine Queens. "This time, we are ready to face them with all intent, we are ready to free ourself from them, enough is enough for them". The trickish and mercurial midfielder said their camp is very cool and calm, saying her teammates are battle ready for the important game. "It's two of  three possible results today for u...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  Two men: Abiodun Abdulahi, 23 and Kazeem Sodiq, 31, were on Tuesday brought before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing phone worth N150, 000. The men, whose addresses were not provided were charged with conspiracy and theft. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on March 12 at Oke-Ado area, Ibadan. Amusan alleged that Abdulahi stole the Infinix phone belonging to one Oluwasola Adebowale. He alleged that Sodiq on the same date and at the aforementioned area received the stolen phone from Abdulahi, knowing it was stolen. He said the offences contravened provisions of Sections 390(9) and 427 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The court’s president, Mrs Moji Aworemi, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N250, 000 and one surety each in like sum. She adjourned the case until April 23 for hearing. ...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has assured the patients and public that the management is doing its best to restore power supply in the hospital. The UCH Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Dr Abiodun Adeoye made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan. NAN reports that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC ) disconnected the UCH power supply due to what it called accumulated debts. Adeoye said while the management had engaged the IBEDC in open discussion, it had also written to the Federal Ministry Of Health for special interventions. He added that the ministry of Health had also communicated to the ministry of power so the two ministries are doing their best to get a holistic solution to it. “On our own efforts here, we have put inverter in some critical areas such as clinics and wards, we have generator dedicated to power the theatre, ICU and labour rooms. “Also...

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; and the Senate Chairman on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, met amid the ongoing 148th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) holding at the International Conference Centre, Geneva, Switzerland.  Senator Natasha who has been a strong advocate of export opportunities for Nigeria urged Dr Okonjo-Iweala to help facilitate access to global markets for Nigerian businesses, and enhance export capabilities to bolster economic growth and diversification.  She further expressed concerns about her desire to see Nigeria take advantage of the opportunities that African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) offer, respectively. "It is my earnest expectation under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to see Nigeria take advantage of these export opportunities through your support and by working closely with my office a...

Ahead of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on April 25, one of the aspirants, Dr Paul Akintelure has reportedly died. It was learnt that Akintelure a medical doctor from Igbotako, In Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo state died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. Credible family sources informed our correspondent that Akintelure gave up the ghost in Lagos. As of the time of filing this report, the family are yet to officially announce the development. Akintelure has last week in a statement raised alarm that unnamed persons were threatening his life over the forthcoming governorship election in the state. He was the running mate to the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu during the 2012 governorship election under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)

I  The star witness of the Social Democratic Party and its candidate in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, in a dramatic twist, on Monday, told the Election Petition Tribunal that he was not in Kogi State on the day of the election.  The star witness, who is a data analyst with the Independent National Electoral Commission,  said this as he completed his Evidence-In-Chief and was cross-examined after 11 long days of his testimony before the Tribunal. The witness, Abdulmalik Njidda, had earlier testified to events that took place during the election in Kogi State, with regard to entries on the BVAS machines used for the election in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi, Ogori Magongo and Lokoja Local Government Areas of the State. However, drama ensued when, during cross examination by Counsel to the Governor of Kogi State, the APC and INEC, he turned around to say he was nowhere near Kogi State on the day of the election.  The INEC data analyst confirmed th...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  Four men were on Monday docked in a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in  Ibadan for allegedly threatening the life of  pastor Charles Gold. The police charged Olatunji Musibau, 44;Abiodun Folarin, 50; Kazeem Oluremi, 60 and Yusuf Sodiq, 23, with conspiracy and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Philip Amusan, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on March 8, at about 2 p.m., at New Bodija Area in Ibadan. Amusan alleged that the defendants and others at large, threatened violence against pastor Gold, of Echo Evangelical Ministry Ibadan. He said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 516 and 383 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The defendants however pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Court President, Mrs Moji Aworemi, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N150, 000 each and two sureties each in like sum. Aworemi held that one of the sureties must be a b...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SENATE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS  I join your well wisher, Millions of students across the nation in celebrating you on the special occasion of your birthday  You have lived an exemplary lifestyle  and you’re a source of great blessing to the entire student populace being an epitome of love, a phlegmatic philanthropist and masses oriented man I celebrate you  my special friend and brother, Babtee as you’re fondly called by your associate I wish you God’s unending blessings this new year  Your wonderful and industrious inputs to the student populace is worthy of emulation and commendation  I wish you many more greater years just ahead" Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards and warmest wishes. SIGNED Hon. Kêlvìñ Solomon Olaolu Chairman Krosol Tech. Ltd NANS Patron

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   As the world marks the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day on Sunday, a Pulmonologist, Dr Oluwaseun Ololade has called on Nigerians to stop stigmatising Tuberculosis sufferers as the ailment is not as highly contagious as thought. A pulmonologist is a doctor who specialises in lung conditions. He or she diagnoses and treats diseases of the respiratory system. Dr Ololade told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Sunday that it would take at least two weeks of close exposure to a tuberculosis sufferer for one to be infected. Ololade is a Senior Registrar at the Pulmonology Unit of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He listed poor nutrition, low socio-economic status, over-crowding, and prison congestion, depressed immunity status as obtains in HIV and Diabetes Mellitus as possible causative agents of tuberculosis. “For us to overcome this scourge and eradicate tuberculosis faster we must stop the stigma around sufferers; give them medi...

  Ahead of the forthcoming Primary election in Ondo State, members of People United By Sports (PUBS), former Sports Commissioner, Bamidele Ologunloluwa and about 30 sports in the State have rallied support for the State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.  The Sports community led by the former commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in the state, Mr Bamidele Ologunloluwa, at the rally organised and anchored by the People United By Sports (PUBS), said they resolved to embark on the solidarity march for the incumbent Governor, based on his contribution to sports development when he was the Deputy Governor and Chairman, interim management committee for Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens. The rally tagged; 1,000 men and women  in sports took place at First  Bank roundabout in Akure,  and ended at the Ondo State Sports complex Akure. The 30 sports included; Football teams such as  Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens, members of People United By Sports (PUBS), boxi...

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, alongside the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong among others are currently at the ongoing 148th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) holding at the International Conference Centre, Geneva, Switzerland.  Senator Natasha and her colleagues are attending the IPU as delegation of the Nigerian Parliament.  The Kogi lawmaker was seen seated with the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Rositsa Kirova. This year’s edition is billed to hold from March 23 to March 27, 2024. The IPU, global organisation of national parliaments, was founded in 1889, and dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue. It has grown into a truly global organization with 179-member countries out of 193 countries of the world. Arogbonlo Israel Chie...

23rd March 2024 PRESS RELEASE  The attention of the NYSC Oyo State has been drawn to a story trending on the Social media of a Corps Member posted to Amotekun Corps. I want to set the record straight that it is the policy of the National Youth Service Corps to post Corps members to where they would be relevant and their services well utilized. While I admit that the Amotekun Corps is a respected organisation in its line of Assignment but it is not included on the list of employers on our database.We only post to employers on our database. I want to state clearly that a posting letter with such deployment did not emanate from the NYSC Oyo State. The fellow is just trying to gain undue attention to himself while using his antics to misinform the public.But for whatever purpose he's  towing this path,it is quite unfortunate.  The National Youth Service Corps is a noble Scheme that has served the nation for over five decades with notable achievements to our records.It is ther...

The State Director of Youths and Sports for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot Soldiers (LACO-FS) and the immediate past Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Rural and Community Development, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde has taken the campaign for the election of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to the nooks and crannies of Akoko.  After the inauguration of the Akoko North West chapter of LACO-FS on Wednesday in Oke-Agbe, the former Federal Legislator paid a courtesy visit to Alhaji Sheikh (Dr.) Batuta Al-Adaby, the Grand Mufti of Ondo State and Fakharul-Ulamãi Yoruba Land, Edo and Delta to enlist the support of the renowned Islamic cleric for the Governor's election bid. Earlier today, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde was a guest of the Akoko Youth Development Forum at an event organized by the youth group at the Babafunke Ajasin Hall, Isua-Akoko to galvanize support for Governor Aiyedatiwa. He was accompanied by Director-General of LACO-FS in Akoko South East Local Gover...

A courtesy visit was paid to Glow 99.1 FM  today by the Ondo State's Ministry Of Information led by  Hon Akogun Olugbenga Omole (Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Information and Strategies). The representatives of the Information Ministry appreciate the founder Dr Ezekiel Akande for giving back to the people and reducing unemployment rate in the society, the ministry also seek further partnership with Glow 99.1 FM.  Dr Ezekiel Akande described the visit as the biggest since Glowfm Akure began operations, he also highlighted the intentions and commitment of the establishment towards informing and enlightening the general public.   He told the delegation that the station was open to government patronage and that the location was deliberate and strategic.  After the meeting, the officials of the information ministry were conducted around the facilities of Glow FM Akure after which Akogun Omole presented the official portrait of Ondo state's governor H...

Reviewer: Kola Olaniyan, Ph.D Kówódé, an eponymous dramatic form published by Kraftgriots few weeks ago, explores new dimension to rape and girl child molestation in modern day Nigeria. From the interactions among the characters and a flashback to an era in the country's sociopolitical life, we understand that the reason(s) given for incidents of rape and sexual molestation of the opposite gender by men have advanced from just untamed libidinal desire or attractions to ritual purposes precipitated by the crazy pursuit of wealth in recent time. Kówódé's adventure to seek way out of his penury reveals that "Women are the best materials in rituals if you want the best results. Virgin for money, mothers for awure, pregnant ones for positions of power." (Priest, page 12) Here, Lara Owoeye has not only challenged men heinous crime against women but also the cosmics in their discrimination against this special gender.  Do we say the gods also subscribe to the patriarchal con...