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IVD finally breaks his silence and gives his side of the story, complete with receipts
The death of Bimbo, the wife of Lagos car dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, has caused a lot of different reactions on social media. Hours after the news…
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Bimbo, wife of famous car dealer IVD, dies a few days after setting her house on fire during a fight with her husband (Read full story)
It's a sad time for the family of Bimbo Ogbonna, the wife of famous car dealer IVD. The famous businessman's wife has died. Mama Jazz, her sister, posted the sad…
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Osinachi asked me not to tell anyone about her husband’s abuse – Neighbour tells court
Grace Nnaji, who lived next door to the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, told a Federal Capital Territory High Court that the singer asked her several times not to tell…
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2023 elections: Tinubu breaks silence after returning to Nigeria; FG declares Monday public holiday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
2023 elections: Tinubu breaks silence after returning to NigeriaDSP allegedly brutalizes wife in IbadanMC Oluomo introduces barcodes in parks, garages to check crimePolice to sanction officer for carrying Atiku wife’s…
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AU, EU, UN set to establish a task force in Libya to tackle slavery
The African Union (AU), European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) are set to establish a task force in Libya to check migration. The AU’s Moussa Faki Mahamat, EU Commission…
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The Thread: “Protect your mumu button” | How to avoid dating abusive men
Ladies, if you needed a pep talk to summon the will power to leave an abusive relationship, @The_Kitchen_Guy has just the right words for you. Wake up and smell the…
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[The Sexuality Blog] This is a coming out story you’ll definitely want to read
It's not very often that we have the opportunity to tell a coming out story here on the Sexuality Blog. It's even rarer when the person coming out is a…
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Restructuring is not something to abuse each other about – Pat Utomi
Economist, Pat Utomi has said the discussion about restructuring is not one to kill for. He said this while speaking at The Platform, a programme organized by Covenant Christian Center…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Let’s talk about Toyo baby’s conflicting stories about her virginity
On the Sexuality Blog, we do not subscribe to the point of view that people in the public eye are first and foremost people and then celebrities. Many take that…
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Human rights abuse: Osinbajo constitutes panel to investigate Armed Forces
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated a panel to investigate human rights compliance of the Nigerian Armed Forces. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,…
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Spicer took tremendous abuse from the Fake News Media – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said outgoing Press Secretary, Sean Spicer endured "tremendous abuse" from news outlets. Trump tweeted on Friday, "Sean Spicer is a wonderful person who took tremendous…
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Ebonyi gov’s wife calls for arrest of policewoman for house-help’s abuse
Wife of Ebonyi State governor, Rachael Umahi has called for the arrest of a policewoman for allegedly pouring hot water on her 15-year-old house-help. Umahi made the call after officials…
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Eketi Edima Ette: These are the worst rape stories you will ever read
by Eketi Edima Ette Let me play devil's advocate here. If you've been on Twitter since 2014, you'd know that #MenAreTrash is a hashtag that trends every now and again.…
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Law enforcement agencies may have a share of the blame in silencing victims of domestic abuse
"He beats me consistently. I stayed because I loved him and because everytime he beats me, he begs and gets family and friends to beg me. He promised regularly to…
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Blaming the victim of domestic violence is all shades of wrong
Domestic violence has been one of the topics on the front burner on the cyberspace and in various chat groups for the past few days. The discourse gained voice when…
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Shouldn’t we talk about domestic violence against men too?
by Azeez Adeniyi The internet has been agog over the issue of domestic violence in relationships and marriages in the last few days. What seems to have fuelled this discourse…
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The Thread: “I was raped by my dad” | Horrifying stories of abuse out of Twitter that will break your heart
Twitter Africa today is full of stories that will make you shiver, clutch a hanky and wail into it, while shaking your head endlessly in sheer frustration. Women are sharing…
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“I’m still coughing and sneezing blood after three weeks” | 5 things we learned from Mercy Aigbe’s new interview
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has been the subject of a marriage controversy that is characterized by domestic violence, abuse and allegations of cheating. In an exclusive interview with Broadway TV,…
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Signs to look out for in an abusive relationship
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Abusive relationships are one of the trickiest situations to deal with, whether firsthand or as a third party observer. Women don't plan to go into abusive relationships. In…
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5 shocking details from Mercy Aigbe’s unfolding marriage drama
Yesterday Friday started off on a fairly good note and while everyone prepared for the usual pre-weekend turnup, we stumbled on the most unprecedented news of the week. Nollywood sweetheart,…
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Entertainment Roundup: Yemi Alade kicks off Mama Africa world tour, Mel B accuses estranged husband of physical abuse and battery | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup Yemi Alade kicks off world tour…
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Opinion: How control affects a growing child
by Oluranti Fatoye In psychology-related slang, the term control describes a person who attempts to dictate how everything is done around them. Controllers are often perfectionists defending themselves against their own inner vulnerabilities in the belief that if…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s faux modest culture
by Nana Aisha Salaudeen “You went visiting a man alone, what did you think would happen?” Those were the first words my friend, Bintu received from her family when…
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This looks harmless because it’s Pretty Mike but the Lagos govt. just did something dangerous
The Lagos State Government made a move on Thursday that initially came across as the lawful thing to do. The state's Police Command ordered the arrest of the now popular…
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Oreoluwa Fakorede: When did abuse become okay? [NEW VOICES]
We see it every day; in offices, on the streets, on the bus. We hear it from the neighbour’s house, loud voices and the sound of blows carried on the…
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YNaija TV: We revisited the Ronke Shonde murder story
The events that led up to the murder of wife and mother of two, Ronke Shonde remain unknown to many. She was found by neighbours lying in a pool of…
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The Thread: These sexual harassment stories will leave you weak with fury
I've said this before: Nigerian streets are not safe -morning, noon or night. Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, wherever, the stories of sexual harassment women suffer daily have piled to the high heavens, and Nigerian…
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Opinion: Ending sexual and domestic violence
by Divya Dube Abuse in any form tends to impact the lives of survivors for a long, long time. The trauma a person undergoes is not only painful, but it…
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#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden
"Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its…
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I don’t have N80 million to mobilise women against Dino Melaye – Oluremi Tinubu
Senator Oluremi Tinubu says she has forgiven Senator Dino Melaye for issuing threats and abusing her. The senator representing Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the Senate, says as a Christian she…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy