Tag: #JusticeForSurvivors
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SERIAL OFFENDER TAXI DRIVER ACCUSED OF RAPE, ASSAULT, AND ARMED ROBBERY
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a taxi driver, Adedayo Ben Adegbola, accused of multiple heinous crimes including rape, defilement, assault, indecent assault, and armed robbery against female passengers. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the arrest on Saturday, following a discreet and thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. The…
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LAGOS PASTOR AND LAWYER OLAWALE AKANNI FACES TRIAL FOR ALLEGED INDECENT TREATMENT OF MINOR
Olawale Akanni, also known as Bashorun, a legal practitioner and pastor, was arraigned before the Ikeja High Court on charges of indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl in Lagos. Akanni denied the allegations related to an incident in 2010 where he was accused of fondling the minor’s breast while she was under his custody. The…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SETS NOVEMBER 17 FOR JUDGMENT IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE AGAINST SUSPENDED UNICAL LECTURER
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 17 for the judgment in the sexual harassment lawsuit against suspended University of Calabar lecturer, Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The date was fixed after final written addresses were adopted by both the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the defense team. Ndifon, who…
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LAGOS VOWS STRONGER PROSECUTION TO CURB SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Hook: Lagos boosts fight against SGBV with tougher laws, better support, and community engagement. Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro announced plans to strengthen prosecution of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) offenses to tackle the rising menace. Speaking at the Governor’s Commendation and Awards Night, Pedro stressed holistic justice—legal aid, psychosocial support, and shelters—are key to…
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CSO DEMANDS JUSTICE & SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS IN NIGERIA
Talk Initiative calls for urgent action to break the cycle of sexual abuse, backing Hadiza Baffa’s fight against impunity and demanding accountability. At a press briefing in Abuja, Talk Initiative urged the government, security agencies, and civil society to protect survivors of sexual violence, highlighting the case of Hadiza Baffa, who accuses former Minister Kabiru…
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KWARA PUSHES FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP TO END GBV AND FGM
Kwara State is intensifying efforts to fight gender-based violence (GBV) and eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) through enhanced collaboration among civil society, security, judiciary, and healthcare sectors. At a recent training workshop in Ilorin, Commissioner Dr. Mariam Imam stressed the shared commitment to protect the dignity, safety, and rights of women and children. She condemned…
