Radio personality and mum, Tolu Demuren aka Toolz, says it is time to ensure that people who falsely accuse others of sexual assault face harsher penalties. The mum-of-two like other Nigerians said this in reaction to the growing spate of
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Popular Nigerian Disk Jockey, DJ Big N, is of the opinion that women who weaponize sexual abuse should be given the same treatment as actual rapists. He shared this opinion in an Instagram post where he called it despicable that
A 49-year-old pastor identified as George Amaechi Okeaghalam has reportedly been arrested by men of the Imo State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old girl in Umuguma village, Owerri. According to a report posted by an NGO (Sweet Mothers
Nigerian women who have experienced gender-based violence firsthand have given chilling accounts of it in UN Documentary. While the global spread of COVID-19 has tragically seized the lives of 1.4 million people worldwide, it has also catalyzed another deadly disease: The
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said no offender indicted in reported cases of rape and gender-based violence will go scot-free under his watch, Punch reports. The governor spoke on Thursday when he received a 54-page compendium on Sexual
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan has reportedly approved in principle a law on chemical castration of rapists in the country. Local reports said Mr. Khan approved the law which would also fast track sexual assault cases during a federal cabinet
A Stakeholders Committee on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Bauchi has called on parents and caregivers not to compromise rape case in the state. Chairperson of the Committee, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar, made the call at the Stakeholders capacity building session
Governor Abdullahi Sule has revealed that kidnappers and rapists in Nasarawa state will henceforth receive a death sentence. Speaking at the flag-off awareness creation, sensitisation on the spate of rape and kidnapping event in the state, the governor who was represented by
The story of a 37-year-old Ifeomachukwu, who was pregnant while she was mentally challenged, and her battle to recover her child from the foster parents is one that will make you think deeply and thankful for your life. She appeared
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has signed into law the new State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020, which stipulates surgical castration and removal of Fallopian tubes for any male or female found guilty of raping a child in the state. Recall
Eight years after graduating from one of the state-owned universities in the South-West without a job after several unsuccessful applications and interviews, Helen Omoniyi decided to seek greener pastures in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. She left Lagos on one
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved a stern law to deal with rapists in the state. The Assembly gave the approval following the passage of a bill to amend the Kaduna state penal court law, 2017, by the
When you hear or read about other people’s stories, you will be thankful for your life. The girl pictured above, Pelumi Olamide was born innocent like every one of us. But for her, fate has served her raw cruel deal
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, on Wednesday paraded the six suspects who allegedly raped and killed a 100-Level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, Uwaila Vera Omozuwa, in a church in Ihovbe quarters in Benin.
Former Nollywood actress and mum-of-three, Victoria Inyama, has told Nigerian women that they have a role to play in curbing sexual violence against themselves. The actress turned psychologist offered that Nigerian women need to comport themselves and dress decently as
Seyitan Babatayo has released a statement after it was revealed that she has dismissed her petition against singer D’banj after accusing him of rape. Her statement is a reaction to a statement released by the human rights group, Stand To
A young Nigerian has allegedly committed suicide after being accused of rape by a Twitter influencer who refused to provide further details. #JusticeForIzu is currently trending on the microblogging app after a user named Legend Izu Madubueze took his life
It’s been a few months since Instagram comedian cum actress, Steph Isuma, better known as Calabar Chic, narrated her rape experience and how she had to battle with depression after the ordeal. Isuma has now revealed what has moved her
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus had shared her close shave with a rapist back in her secondary school days. The talented Yoruba movie star shared with PUNCH: “Firstly, whether people are saying the truth or not, 95 per cent of females
A Consultant Psychologist at the College of Health, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Dr Adebimpe Oluwafisayo, has said cultural and social stigmatisation associated with rape acts as significant barriers to women reporting rape The specialist, in a
In recent times, rape has been a topic widely discussed in the country due to tragic incidents involving the rape and murder of young innocent girls who were just starting their lives. The incidents had led to several rape victims
The CEO and Managing Director of giant pharmaceutical company, MedPlus, Mrs Joke Bakare has voiced her thoughts over the alarming rise in rape incidents in Nigeria. In a post shared on Ynaija, Bakare shared that the scourge has made her
Celebrity dad, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has sued his rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo for N1.5 billion Naira. In an initial lawsuit, D’banj demanded N100 million Naira from Ms. Seyitan for “defamation of character” after she accused him
Human rights activist, Segun Awosanya a.k.a Segalink has made a clarification on his statement about Seyitan Babatayo’s rape case against D’banj, which ignited a controversy on social media yesterday. Segalink had yesterday tweeted about the case whilst having very limited
The elderly persons in society are looked up to for protection by the younger ones. Unfortunately, many older people have committed act that they should ordinarily be warning the younger ones to desist from. Also, aged persons usually regarded as
