Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Domestic Violence

June 29, 2026

Divorce: Abuja housewife promises to return bride price to estranged husband

“My Lord, I have no peace in my marriage. My husband beats me constantly. He does not provide for me. I have seen it: he does not love me anymore,” the plaintiff said.

Courtroom in Abuja
May 22, 2026

1.2 billion people living with mental health disorders worldwide: Report

Anxiety and depression emerged as the most prevalent conditions among the 12 major recurring mental illnesses affecting people worldwide.

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March 25, 2026

Lagos expands professional support services to curb domestic violence

The DSVA announced this in a post shared on its ‘X’ handle @Lagosdsva on Tuesday.

DSVA
March 11, 2026

Lagos urges faith groups to strengthen premarital counselling to curb abuse

DSVA has urged churches and mosques to strengthen premarital counselling for intending couples as part of efforts to prevent domestic violence.

Executive Secretary, DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi
November 5, 2025

NAPTIP hunts husband as wife undergoes emergency surgery after assault

Mr Magnus said that following the attack, a NAPTIP rapid response team proceeded to the suspect’s residence in Jabi to effect an arrest.

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) used to illustrate the story.
November 19, 2024

Germany reports rise in crimes against women in 2023

Michael Kretschmer, vice-president of the BKA, said, “The facts and figures show that hate and violence against women are a growing social problem.”

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
October 7, 2024

Man seeks end to 14-year ‘loveless’ marriage, says wife troublesome

Mr Adewale, who lives in Asolo-Ireakari, an area of Ibadan, told the court that Ms Adedoyin did everything to make him an unhappy husband.

Photo used to illustrate divorce
April 5, 2024

Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu express gratitude for success of viral video, encourage #MakeWeHalla challenge

“We are asking bystanders to take action – Make We Halla – to show they don’t agree with violence and take a stand,” said the actors.

Charlse Inojie and Ali Nuhu (Credit: QED)
February 5, 2024

Population commission concludes demographic health survey in 10 Kaduna LGAs

She said the LGAs covered were Kubau, Zaria, Kauru, Sabon Gari, Kudan, Makarfi, Giwa, Ikara, Soba and Lere.

NPC OFFICIALS (credit: News arena)
January 25, 2024

298 rights violation complaints received in Gombe: NHRC

The NHRC in Gombe said it received 298 complaints of alleged human rights violations in 2023.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)