Yobe Police decries increased rate of gender based violence in state
The Yobe State Police Command has expressed serious concern over the growing cases of gender-based violence across the state. Police authorities say incidents such as domestic abuse, sexual violence, and physical assault are being reported more frequently. According to the command, many of the victims are women and young girls who suffer in silence due […]
16 Days of Activism: Nigerian govt urged to declare protection of women, children national priority
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence has once again drawn attention to the rising cases of abuse affecting women and children in Nigeria. Advocacy groups and human rights organisations say the Nigerian government must take stronger steps to protect vulnerable people. According to them, the campaign should not end with awareness alone—it must […]
31% of Nigerian women suffer s3xual and physical violence – Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has revealed that nearly one in three Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49 have suffered physical violence, while more than a quarter have been victims of sexual violence at least once in their lives. She noted that these figures paint a […]
Indian man sentenced to d3ath for burning his wife alive over her skin colour
An Indian court has sentenced a man to death and ordered him to pay a fine of Rs 50,000 for killing his wife by setting her on fire. The shocking case was heard at the Additional District and Sessions Court in Vallabhnagar, Udaipur, where the judge described the act as a crime against humanity. The […]
Update: Man arrested for allegedly be@ting his wife four days after welcoming their baby arraigned in court
A man in Lagos State has been taken to court after being accused of beating his wife only four days after she gave birth to their child. The incident reportedly happened last week, and although the man’s name has not been shared publicly, his arrest has drawn wide attention. Popular actress Omosalewa Fafowora shared a […]
“I’m sorry for not listening when you warned me about this boy” – 21-year woman apologises to her mother before she d!ed after being set ablaze by her boyfriend
“Mama, I’m sorry for not listening when you warned me about this boy. Please look after my daughter.” Those were the final words of 21-year-old Nompumelelo Gamede to her mother before she slipped into a coma and later died in the ICU. The tragic incident happened in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, where Nompumelelo and another woman — […]
Police go after boyfriend over murder of Ondo final-year varsity student
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a female final-year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the young woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend. He explained that the student worked under a POS (Point of Sale) business owner who gave her ₦2 […]
South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for k!lling his pregnant girlfriend and burning her body
A court in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has sentenced a 29-year-old man named Jabulani Nkosi to life in prison for killing his pregnant girlfriend, Boitsoko Khoza. He also received an extra five years for setting her body on fire. Nkosi was found guilty of murder and arson on Thursday, July 3, 2025. According to South Africa’s […]
“I was widowed at 38. I remarried at 45 with my 6 children” – Nigerian lawyer reveals after women bashed a young widow who wants to remarry
Becoming a widow at a young age can be a life-altering experience. For Nigerian lawyer Emem Ette, the journey from loss to rediscovering love was both challenging and inspiring. Mrs. Ette, who serves as the Director of the Akwa Ibom State Government and Gender-Based Violence Response Department, has used her personal story to encourage widows […]
Emir Sanusi: I Advise My Daughters to Defend Themselves Against Abuse
Domestic violence remains a significant issue in many communities, with women often bearing the brunt of this harmful practice. Former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has taken a strong stand against such abuse, encouraging women to defend themselves when faced with violence. Speaking at the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, Sanusi […]