Rape allegation: D’banj’s accuser releases statement
Nigerians react By Juliet Ebirim Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj of rape, has formally filed a criminal complaint against the music star. In a press statement released by Babatayo on Wednesday morning, detailing the timeline of events since she came out with her story, she revealed […]
RAPE: Some cases are for rituals — IGP Adamu
The Inspector-General of Police said that there has been an upsurge on sexual-based violence as a result of the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic.
NICO director seeks review of cultural policy to curb rape
The Director, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Mrs. Bridgette Yerima, has called for an urgent revisit and review Nigeria’s Cultural Policy, 32 years after it was put in place, saying it will help to address the rising cases of rape in the country.
How rape can be stopped by Bello Foundation
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has expressed concern over the astronomical increase in incidences of sexual and other forms of gender-based Violence in Nigeria.
No punishment is too severe for rapists ― Pastor Adeboye
By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, said no form of punishment that will be given to a rapist can be considered too severe. Adeboye, who spoke during a live programme on DOVE TV, described rape as bad and unscriptural; adding that […]
NHRC, Police, NAPTIP join forces against rape
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Peeved by the increasing cases of rape in the country, the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has announced a collaborative effort with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, and the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, to bring perpetrators to book and halt the trend. Executive Secretary of the […]
