Gender
Understanding Nigerian rape laws – Why enforcement, justice have gaps
By Catherine Egwuom, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Rape remains one of the gravest violations of human rights. Beyond the physical injuries,…
Tag: Rape
Gender
Lawyer urges respect for consent, faster justice in sexual offences
By Catherine Egwuom Mrs Adaku Mbama, pioneer chairperson and chairperson emerita, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Badagry Branch, says consent remains…
Judiciary
Lawyers defend statutory sentencing for rape cases
Some legal practitioners in Lagos have argued that the punishment for rape is prescribed by statute and therefore cannot be arbitrarily altered by the courts.
General News
Court remands man, 37, for allegedly raping 12-year-old girl
By Funmilayo Okunade An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 37-year-old man, Oluwafemi Lekan, in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a 12-year-old…
Judiciary
False rape claims undermine justice, harm victims, expert warns
A security expert, Mr Olaniyi Daniel, has raised concerns over the impact of rape allegations later found to be false, warning that such cases…
Health
FCTA pledges justice for 14-year-old girl allegedly raped by cleric
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to ensure justice for a 14-year-old girl…
Foreign
U.S. to execute man convicted of rape, murder
A U.S. citizen is scheduled to be executed in Alabama on Thursday evening after dropping his appeals, saying he was guilty of raping and…