Tag: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bus driver allegedly kills lover in Benin
Benin, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The police command in Edo says it has arrested a 42-year-old mini-bus driver, Osabuohen Igerevba, for allegedly killing his...
Severe sanctions await those who employ underage househelps, FG, NPF warn
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) issued stern warning against employing underage househelps, maltreatment of vulnerable persons and other domestic violence.
The...
NHRC Kano received 158 complaints in January 2024 – Official
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State says it received 158 complaints on alleged human rights abuses in January 2024.
The NHRC state...
Lawyer in Police net over alleged abuse of 10-year-old househelp
Abuja, Feb. 17, 2024 (NAN) The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested Mrs. Adachukwu Okafor, a lawyer who has been on the run after...
Maryam Tambuwal speaks on Persistent Gender-Based Violence
Hajiya Maryam Tambuwal, Sokoto State First Lady was the guest speaker at Media Women Forum Webinar on Saturday via zoom where she bared her...
Coalition begins campaign against GBV,child abuse #SilenceisViolence
Driven by increase in cases of domestic violence, child marriage, rape and sexual harassment occasioned by travel restrictions, curfews, school closures and loss of...
Police rescues child from torture, psychological abuse
The Enugu State Police Command on Saturday said it has rescued a 10-year-old girl (name withheld) from “household wickedness, grievous harm and unabated battering”...
