Tag: #DomesticViolence
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LAGOS COUNCIL STEPS UP CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC, GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has intensified its campaign against domestic and gender-based violence (DGBV), taking sensitisation and advocacy efforts to communities across the council area. The campaign, led by the council’s Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) team, on Thursday September 3, focused on educating residents about the dangers and consequences of domestic…
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POLICE ARREST KOGI MAN OVER ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO SET WIFE ABLAZE
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Mrs Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, Aug. 14, at Oworo Estate, Felele. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu, said the victim sustained injuries and…
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLAIMS SPARK ONLINE REACTIONS OVER ILEBAYE–FATHER INCIDENT
Social media users have reacted strongly after reports emerged alleging an assault involving Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, and her father, Emmanuel Odiniya. The situation gained attention after Ilebaye appeared distressed during an Instagram live session, where she cried out for help. The video later circulated widely online, prompting concern from many…
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LAGOS EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT TO TACKLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Instead of reacting to abuse, Lagos is stepping in earlier—helping couples fix issues before they turn violent. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is rolling out expanded professional relationship support services aimed at stopping domestic violence before it starts. The initiative offers confidential guidance for singles and couples—from dating and pre-marriage stages to…
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HORROR IN EBONYI: SON BANISHED FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING HIS MOTHER
A quiet community is in shock after a young man allegedly turned deadly against his own mother—sparking outrage, grief, and swift traditional justice. Residents of Ohatekwe Ukawu in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State are reeling after 20-year-old Damian Oforbuike was banished for allegedly murdering his mother, Onyemaechi, following a domestic dispute over the weekend. According…
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ARGUMENT TURNS DEADLY: FARMER ARRESTED OVER WIFE’S SHOCKING DEATH IN KEBBI
It was supposed to be just another quiet Monday morning in Bayawa Village, Kebbi State. Instead, the community woke up to a tragedy that has left many in shock and mourning. A 30-year-old farmer, Suleman Mamuda, is now in police custody for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Umaima Maidawa, during a heated domestic dispute. According…
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30% OF NIGERIANS FACE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HiiL CALLS FOR JUSTICE REFORMS
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) reveals that 30% of Nigerians experience domestic violence, spotlighting a huge gap in affordable and accessible justice. At a recent Abuja conference, experts highlighted that over 90% of Nigerians face legal issues like domestic violence, land disputes, and employment conflicts every four years. Yet, many avoid formal…
