Tag: domestic violence
Court ends top police officers’ marriage over domestic violence, infidelity
ACP Abayomi Abayomi further stated that he once gave his wife, CSP Gladys a blow, causing her to hit her…
Shocking Stats: Lagos records nearly 9,000 domestic violence cases
Pedro identified Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Oshodi-Isolo as the local governments with the highest adult-related cases. For child-related cases,…
‘My husband usually poison my food’
Kumunyi, a resident of Osungbade area of Ibadan, had dragged her husband to a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in…
I told my daughters to slap their husbands back if they hit them – Emir Sanusi
Sanusi revealed that 45% of domestic violence cases involved wife beating, with many instances resulting in severe physical harm, including…
Lagos DSVA sounds alarm: 6,456 cases of violence reported less than a year
The most common form of violence reported among adults was domestic violence, comprising 73% of the cases, followed by rape…
Joeboy speaks on domestic violence against women in Africa
Afrobeats sensation Joseph Akinfenwaa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, explained that he wrote the song in a bid to shed…
Lagos charges women experiencing domestic violence to speak out
The Commissioner further revealed that the Ministry, from 2019 to date has had 16,900 graduands from the 20 skill acquisition…
Engaging a child as house help will land you in big trouble – Minister warns
Kennedy-Ohanenye added that apart from the domestication and implementation of the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition…
Lagos takes campaign against domestic violence to Tejuoso Market
Vivour-Adeniyi said it was a collective responsibility to ensure that women are not held back in any way, be it…
In Lagos women now beat their husbands to submission, 340 cases reported
Vivour-Adeniyi disclosed that 340 male reported incidences of domestic violence perpetrated against them by their wives between September 2022 and…
Lagos posts 2,495 domestic violence, rape, sexual assault cases in one year
Shitta-Bey said between August 1, 2022 and July 2023, the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), handled 5,624 cases of…
Lagos begins support, healing sessions for domestic violence perpetrators
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has commenced support and healing group sessions for perpetrators of domestic…
Lagos’ policy of zero tolerance on gender-based violence non-negotiable – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu stated that the family is the foundation of the society and that a stable family unit could raise strong…
Lagos reports 4,860 domestic violence, rape, sexual assault cases in 10 months
Giving a breakdown, Onigbanjo said there were 2,029 domestic violence cases, 65 rape cases, 40 sexual assault cases, 1o attempt…
Domestic violence: Lil Frosh remanded in prison
A Lagos court has ordered the remand of embattled Nigerian rapper, Sanni Goriola better known as Lil Frosh, at the…
Domestic violence: Lil Frosh rearrested
Fast-growing rapper and Davido's ex-artist, Sani Goriola Yusuf aka Lil Frosh is in fresh trouble as he has been rearrested…
Domestic, sexual violence antithetical to sanctity of life – Obasa
The Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has said that issues of domestic and sexual violence…
Sanwo-Olu tells domestic violence, sexual abuse victims to speak out
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse not to be afraid…
Swiss women stage mass scream over domestic violence
Women across Switzerland let loose with screams during a national protest on Sunday, demanding equal treatment and an end to…
Domestic violence damages children mentally, emotionally – Psychiatrist
A Psychiatrist, Dr Oluseun Peters, says that children who are exposed to domestic violence experience emotional, mental, behavioural and social…
Walk away from toxic relationships- Gender activist tells women
A gender activist, Mrs Toun Okewale-Sonaiya, on Sunday, advised women to promptly walk away from any toxic or draining relationships…
Sanwo-Olu leads walk against domestic, sexual violence
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to wield "the big stick" on perpetrators of rape, domestic violence and…
New face of campaign against domestic violence in Lagos
Across the world, domestic violence is clearly making the headlines. Whilst women, men, boys and girls can be victims of…
The Growing Epidemic of Domestic Violence
By Tony Ogunlowo Despite the fact we’re living in the 21st century the ugly issue of domestic violence against women…
Ambode’s wife, Dep. Gov. charge women to rise against domestic violence
Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode and the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Oluranti Adebule have…
Pastor loses marriage to domestic violence
The 11-year-old marriage of a pastor at Rhema Pentecostal Church International in Sango-Ota area of Ogun has0 hit the rocks…
Trey Songz Arrested, Charged With Domestic Violence
Popular American singer Trey Songz has been arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department to face a felony domestic violence…
Domestic violence: Police to deal with perpetrators – Enugu CP
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Danmallam, on Sunday, gave the assurance that the law enforcement agency…
Lagos charges residents to shun domestic violence, child abuse
The Lagos State Government has urged residents of the state to desist from all forms of violent act and abuses,…
OPD receives 502 cases of child defilement, rape, others in 9 months
The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender, OPD, says it receives 502 cases of child defilement, rape, domestic violence…