Tag: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Lagos evacuates 1,340 beggars, destitute in one year
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said a total of 1,340 beggars, destitute and mentally challenged persons were taken off the streets in the...
After EP blunder, Seyi Shay releases ‘Pack and Go’ video featuring...
After engaging in a needless social media ding-dong over her ignorance of the meaning of EP, songstress Seyi Shay has given fans something positive...
My husband has infected me with STD several times, wife tells...
A housewife, Kehinde Oladipo, on Wednesday begged a Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court, Aso Pada, to dissolve her 10-year-old marriage because her husband allegedly...
Senate rejects woman equality bill citing religion and tradition
Nigerian Senators on Tuesday voted against a gender and equal opportunities bill. The bill, which did not pass a second reading, was aimed at...
My wife sent me packing, husband tells court
An Alimosho Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday dissolved a 17-year-old marriage between Ajoke Ayoola and her husband, Omotayo, for infidelity and frequent beatings.
In...
Bisi Olateru-Olagbegi (1953-2015), by Reuben Abati
Our sister died. And we are all devastated. We called her Sista Bisi, Mama Kiitan, Olori, Chief (Mrs). To some other people, she was...
Lagos partners police on sexual and gender-based violence
In line with the Lagos State Government’s zero tolerance to issues of sexual and gender-based violence, the State’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team...
Tonto Dikeh’s foundation donates to less privileged in Ghana
The Tonto Dikeh Foundation (TDF), founded by Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, on Thursday donated foodstuff, provisions and more to the less privileged in Ghana.
Representatives...
Zaaki Azzay’s ex-wife bags heroes award
Hadiza Yadoo Anyamikegh, former wife of veteran singer, Zaaki Azzay, was given the Heroes Award by women's rights organisation, Project Alert, at their 16...
How we saved victim of 25-year domestic violence – Vivour-Adeniyi
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has announced its intervention in a 25-year long domestic violence by a man on...