Can a man rape his wife?
By Francis Ewherido The issue of rape is topical at the moment. People are asking questions and someone asked: “Can a husband also be accused of raping his wife?” For me a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer is insufficient. To start with, what is rape?”Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse or […]
Rising cases of rape: LEDAP calls for stringent action against rapists
A civil society group, Legal Defence and Assistance Project, LEDAP, has called on the Federal Government, the Nigeria Police Force and relevant agencies to take urgent action to tackle the rising cases of sex crimes in the country.
Anambra records 80 rape cases during COVID-19 lockdown
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka – NO fewer than 80 cases of rape have been recorded in parts of Anambra State since the lockdown of the country occasioned by Coronavirus pandemic. The worrisome figure was given at Isuaniocha in Awka North local government area of Anambra State by the director of child welfare services in the […]
Lawmaker proposes special courts, speedy trial for rapists
By Tordue Salem – Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Miriam Onuoha, has recommended the setting up of Special Courts to ensure speedy trials and conviction of rapists in the country. The lawmaker who represents Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe Federal Constituency of Imo State spoke with journalists on Monday in Abuja. “I will also […]
We attended to over 200 rape survivors — Omejalile, activist
By Funmi Ajumobi Mr. Ebenezer M. Omejalile, Co-founder, Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN), says his group attended to 200 rape survivors in two years. Let’s look at the penalty for rape The penalty for rape is life imprisonment in Lagos State according to Criminal Code Section 137. Is the position of the […]
People Talk: How govt, parents can tackle rape, sexual assault
“Parents need to be very vigilant, monitor and give sexual education to their children especially the girl child. Children should be trained to always voice out whenever they see signs of assault from either male or female. “The government should enact a new law that will stipulate castration or death by hanging for offenders.” — […]
Lawmaker proposes special courts, speedy trial for rapists
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Miriam Onuoha, has recommended the setting up of Special Courts to ensure speedy trials and conviction of rapists in the country.
Nigerian Guild of Editors appeal to FG to release funds for media houses
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria to release funds for media houses to support their efforts and to cushion the harsh effects of COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant lockdown. This appeal was made at the Standing Committee Meeting of the Guild held on Thursday, June 4, 2020, […]
Late Uwa read at church where she was murdered for 5 years ― Report
Report has revealed that late Uwaila Omozuwa had been using church where she was murdered as her reading house for five years until the news of her death broke seven days ago. The church at Osa-Amadasun Street, Ohovbe Quarters, which she attended and about five minute-walk from her residence was considered a safe spot for […]
Justice for Uwa is victory for all women
By Morak Babajide-Alabi Once again, the death of the 22-year-old Nigerian university student Vera Uwalia Omozuwa has shifted the discussion about rape to the forefront. Uwa died on Saturday, May 30, three few days after being physically and sexually assaulted by unknown individuals. According to reports, the student had gone to a quiet church near […]
Rape: Offenders should be prosecuted – NCWD
Director-General, National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), Mary Ekpere-Eta has condemned the spike in cases of rape of women across the country.
