Popular Nigerian philanthropist Ambassador Dion Osagie made headlines in January after a video emerged of his battered wife accusing him of beating her and locking her up. He has now taken to social media to publicly apologize to his estranged wife.
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Last year, Nollywood actress, philanthropist and mother of one, Tonto Dikeh‘s marriage to the father of her son, Olakunle Churchill, was dissolved on allegations of domestic violence among other things (read here). Now, in an exclusive interview she had with The
For the first time, a domestic violence survivor, Mary Nkirote, is narrating how she survived a violent marriage in the hands of man she was married to for 12 years. According to the 39-year-old mother of two girls and one
Domestic violence is becoming a common occurrence in the world today and it is refreshing to see victims of the abuse voice out rather instead of staying silent. After one year of enduring abuse in her one year marriage, Joan, who
A retired boxer and a said pastor of The Lord’s Chosen church, Everistus Ezehiri is on the run after he reportedly killed his wife over Christmas in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to a report by Punch,
Nigerian singer, Gloria Doyle has in a new interview with The Sun, recounted how she suffered domestic violence in her previous marriage. In the interview, Doyle stated that she was beaten by her ex for no reason leading to her exit from
Maryam Sanda, wife of late Bilyaminu Bello, son of ex-PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, who was stabbed to death at their home in Abuja sometime in November (read here), appeared at the high court in Jabi, Abuja today December 7th as
A 21-year-old woman identified as Adolfina Camelli Ortigoza, has had to undergo reconstructive surgery on her face after her husband brutally attacked her for every Facebook ‘like’ she got. According to Daily Mirror, Ortigoza was rescued last week after being kept
New reports have emerged concerning the death of Bilyaminu Bello, son of ex-PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, who was stabbed to death by his wife, Maryam Sanda. Speaking at his tribute night in Abuja, family members of the deceased called for
Olaoluwa Adejo, a 32-year-old bank worker has been nabbed by the Lagos State Police Command for the death of his 28-year-old wife, Maureen, at their home on Peluola Street, Oworonshoki, Bariga, Lagos State. Olaoluwa was alleged to have tortured his wife of
A female Lawyer, Yewande Oyediran, who was accused of killing her husband Lowo, was on Monday sentenced to seven years in prison by Justice Muntar Abimbola for manslaughter. The former staff of the Department of Public Prosecution in the Oyo
Remember writer and speaker, Mercy Makinde who made her sweet husband, Larry tear up after pulling a surprise 50th birthday party for him? She is here again sharing her domestic violence story and yes, it is a must read. According to the mother of
Maryam Sanda has been arraigned for allegedly killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, before an FCT High Court in Abuja, just as the court ordered her to be remanded in Suleja Prison custody. According to Sahara Reporters, Mrs Sanda was arraigned
Former Spice Girl, Mel B has come to an agreement over her messy divorce from her estranged husband Stephen Belafonte that included claims of domestic violence. The pair managed to finally come to an agreement yesterday, just days before a
Former Nigerian central defender, Godwin Okpara has been dragged to court by his wife, Lynda Oladoyinbo Okpara over ownership of property, which she said was acquired when the going was good with the family. It was gathered that a Magistrate’s
Vocal powerhouse Niniola Apata, better known by her stage name Niniola, has shared her thoughts in a message addressed to both men and women, on the alarming rate of domestic violence in our society. Speaking with NL TV during the unveiling of her debut
Thelma Dennis, a victim of domestic abuse has shared photos of her battered face after her fiancée, Richards, beat her up few weeks after proposing to her in South Korea. According to her, she’s sharing her story with the world
Nigerian Wrestling Champion John Eke Uti, popularly known as Power Uti, 55, was on Tuesday brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly killing his wife. Uti, was arraigned before Magistrate Bola Folarin-Williams on a two-count of murder and
The on-going separation battle between Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill has taken a new turn. A 15-second video was released online yesterday depicting the actress in the act of hitting the father of her son. Within minutes of the
This is not a pleasant news to report this morning but we cannot ignore the increasing spate of domestic violence in Nigeria. The Akwa Ibom State police has arrested a man, Sunday Akpan of Eda Street, Uyo, for killing his
Domestic violence is becoming a common occurrence in the world today. Victims of domestic violence get hurt often and finding succor can be a trip. This is because they cannot help themselves and when loved ones try to help, they
According to the result of the findings in a newly released Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) by the National Bureau of Statistics, 33.7% of Nigerian women believe that a man is justified in beating his wife for at least one of
Bose Alao Omotoyosi is a cross-over Nollywood actress with footprints in both Yoruba and English movies. A new report by Skye9movies, with photo details, revealed how the beautiful actress was battered by her Nigerian-born Beninese husband Razak Omotoyossi. The footballer
A 31-year-old housewife, Ngozi Obasi, has allegedly poured a pot of hot water mixed with pepper on her husband’s genitalia. The woman was arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ in Lagos on Thursday. Mrs. Obasi, a resident of 17,
A new mom who goes by the name Lynda Onwunali, has taken to Facebook to call out her estranged husband for abusing her while they were together. According to Linda, her ex husband, Okpoebo Chidozie beat her up while she was
