Rape might not end soon in Africa, nay Nigeria. But to curb it to the barest and ensure victims get…
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If dressing is reason for rape, children shouldn’t be victims — Executive Director, women advocacy centre, Akiyode-Afolabi – Punch Newspapers
Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, in this interview with CHIMA AZUBUIKE, explains how government…
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Nigeria: Of Rape and the Way Forward
Ilorin — Some days ago, the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen disclosed that Nigeria reported 3,600 rape cases…
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Nigeria: Updated – Senate Removes Time Limit On Rape Charge, Prescribes Life Jail for Kidnapping
The Senate has passed a bill amending the criminal code, changing the jail term for kidnapping from 10 years to…
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States must domesticate laws against rape – Prof Bammeke
Prof. Funmi Bammeke By Taiye Olayemi/ Olaitan Idris Prof. Funmi Bammeke, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, on…
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Rape: Don urges states to domesticate sexual, gender-based violence laws
34 year-old Tania (R, name changed), a victim of sexual violence, speaks with psychologist Edwige Kahambu at the Sofepadi NGO…
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Senate removes time limit on rape charge, prescribes life jail for kidnapping
The Senate has passed a bill amending the criminal code, changing the jail term for kidnapping from 10 years to…
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Nigeria: At Least 3,600 Rape Cases Recorded During Lockdown – Minister
Over 3,600 rape cases were recorded across Nigeria during the lockdown, the minister of women affairs and social development, Pauline…
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At least 3,600 rape cases recorded during lockdown
Over 3,600 rape cases were recorded across Nigeria during the lockdown, the minister of women affairs and social development, Pauline…
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Minister: 3,600 Rape Cases Recorded Nationwide during Covid-19 Lockdown
Pauline Tallen By Deji Elumoye The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has disclosed that a total of 3,600…
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Rape bill targeted at lecturers, says ASUU
By Kolade Adeyemi, Jos The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has faulted the recent Bill passed by the National…
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Man, 30, remanded over alleged armed robbery, rape in Ekiti
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded a 20-year-old man, Kehinde Oke, in prison…
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Rape: Gov Sule approves establishment of mobile courts
Gov. Abdullahi Sule: approves establishment of mobile courts to handle rape cases By Mercy Enulue Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa…
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MARS-V Conversation on Rape and Gender-based Violence Holds
By Mary Nnah Following a successful webinar that took place on the 27th of June 2020 where a lot of…
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Two arraigned over alleged conspiracy, rape
The police command in Ekiti State on Tuesday, arraigned a 60-year-ld great grandmother, Deborah Ajisegbede and one Ola Sunday, 21…
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A luta Continua’ against the prevalence of rape in Nigerian tertiary institutions
By Chukwunonso Ekesiobi A Luta Continua! Anywhere this is proclaimed serves as a rallying cry to galvanise support and solidarity…
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Q&A: Rape from the standpoint of current laws in Nigeria
In the last few weeks, there have been increasing reports about rape incidences in Nigeria. Although rape is an age-old…
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Nigerians Call for Stiffer Punishment As Reported Rape Cases Increase
For the Bellos, life will certainly never remain the same again and every Monday will always strike a sad chord…
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Sadiya Umar Farouq calls for strong laws against rape offenders
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq …As over 3m apply for N-Power programme By Nneka Ikem The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster…
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Nigeria declares ‘state of emergency’ on rape and sexual assault · Global Voices
Triple G: Girls Go for Greatness members from Lagos and Ogun state at the “Guard Against Rape” seminar in Lagos,…
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