Domestic violence now legal in Afghanistan as Taliban issue troubling new laws
Taliban introduce a new penal code permitting domestic abuse Husbands face minimal punishment for violence against wives Women risk jail for visiting family without permission Rights groups warn of worsening…
Man Nabbed for Allegedly Killing Wife in Kebbi
A 30-year-old man identified as Suleman Mamuda has been arrested by the police in kebbi for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area…
25 Year Old Husband Arrested in Sokoto for Alleged Murder of 15 Year Old Wife
The Sokoto Police Command arrested a 25 year old husband for the alleged murder in Sokoto of his teenage wife. Police say the suspect stabbed the 15 year old during…
Ned Nwoko Denies Domestic Violence Allegations, Claims Regina Daniels Struggling With Drug Abuse
Ned Nwoko denied subjecting Regina Daniels to domestic violence, saying he has never been violent with any of his wives. He claimed Regina Daniels has been struggling with drug abuse…
Rivers State Man Arrested for Brutally Stabbing Side Chic After Marriage Proposal Rejection
A Rivers State man, Abi Baragon, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his side chic, Orineme Ayanate, multiple times. The assault reportedly happened after the victim rejected his marriage proposal…
My father Said Beating Women is Good, Pushed Mum Out Of Her Car –Late Osinachi’s Son reveals
Late gospel singer, Osinachi's children have recounted how their mother was maltreated by her husband while she was alive. Osinachi’s first son disclosed that his father, Nwachukwu, was in the…
How Domestic Violence Can Be Curbed In African Culture — Seun Kurti
Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat singer, has debunked views by some people that domestic violence is part of the African culture.During an interview with Saturday Beats, he said;"I don’t like people…
How I Killed My Step-Mother, 25-year-old Speaks
A 25-year-old man, identified as Najib Shehu, has narrated he used a pestle to kill his stepmother, Asiya Mohammed while trying to defend himself when the latter attacked him. Shehu,…
Domestic Violence: ‘Dad Maltreated Mum, I Won’t Attend His Burial’ – Actress Chioma Toplis
Chioma Toplis, a Nollywood actress, has stated that she will not attend her father's burial to pay her last respects when he passes away. The actress remarked in response to…
Domestic Violence: “Some Women Are Witches” – Actress Omoni Oboli Writes
Nollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli has revealed on social media that women are not the only victims of domestic violence. Sharing her opinion on Instagram, Oboli viewed that men…