Tag: abuse

May 10, 2013

“I got pregnant 13 times to stop my husband attacking me” – The shocking story of an abused wife

Suzanne Wise suffered terrifying abuse for ten years at the hands of her violent husband. The only time that Jason Wise didn't attack his wife was when she was pregnant…

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March 15, 2013

‘My son was bullied to death’: Child abuse campaigner’s 14-year-old son is found dead at their home (PICTURED)

A 14-year-old boy who was found dead at his home was 'bullied to death', his heartbroken mother claims. Teenager Ayden Olson, was found at his home in Colchester, and his…

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January 25, 2013

Woman accused of sexually abusing 2 sisters – aged 6 and 10 – while working as their nanny (PICTURED)

A social worker was today accused of sexually abusing two young sisters while she was working for their family as a live-in nanny. Elaine Hewitt, now 49, is alleged to…

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December 22, 2012

Abusive wife sets house ablaze with husband and 3 children locked inside

A Mochudi man is fighting for his life at Deborah Retief Memorial hospital after his abusive wife set the house they were sleeping in ablaze last weekend. As the international…

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December 1, 2012

How to recognise if you are in an abusive relationship

by Naomi Piercey Although you may feel like you are betraying your partner, or abandoning him, you have to fight the urge to return to your previous life, and especially…

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December 1, 2012

Till rape do us part – A case for the criminalisation of marital/spousal rape, by Elnathan John

by Elnathan John One reason for a husband’s legal and social immunity from rape is our cultural attitude toward women in general. A man is viewed as master over a…

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December 1, 2012

Temie Giwa: It’s hard out there for a girl (YNaija FrontPage)

Thousands of women are sexually assaulted each year, and even more are just plain assaulted. It is hard out there for a girl, and it is harder still in Nigeria.…

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November 30, 2012

#TrueTales: I was abused at 11 by my best friend’s father, and I dare not expose him

by Meghan Alexander Sexual abuse was taboo when I was a child, but children no longer have to suffer in silence, I tell myself. They’re told the difference between good…

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August 9, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Truth Commission calls for prosecution of Daniel’s wife

by Isi Esene The Ogun State Truth Commission has recommended the prosecution of the wife of the immediate past governor of the state, Mrs. Olufunke Daniel, and seven others for…

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July 28, 2012

The story behind the shocking video of 9-year-old boy violently attacking toddlers

by Adeniyi Abdul It is highly unlikely that when authorities at the Kiddie City Childcare Centre in Vicksburg, Mississippi had surveillance cameras installed, they expected to record any footage beyond…

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June 18, 2012

Pregnant woman beaten to death by her husband

  In yet another tragic case of spousal abuse, Mrs Funmilayo Ajibola, 30, was repeatedly beaten and finally succumbed to her injuries, in a report by Punch newspaper earlier today. Her…

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February 27, 2012

Shell Nigeria Ogoni Case: US Supreme Court fixes hearing

By Lekan Olanrewaju The U.S. Supreme Court has said it will on Tuesday listen to arguments from parties on allegations of abuses perpetrated against the people and environment of Ogoniland.…

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Oluwapelumi October 22, 2011

Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor and Alex Usifor star in new movie, Victims of Society

by Willfred Okiche Nollywood veterans Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor and Alex Usifo co-star in the upcoming movie 'Victims of Society' directed by actor turned film maker Elvis Chucks. According to…

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