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Through the eyes of a little boy | The role family plays in raising violent men

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Domestic Violence. Broken ribs. Emotional abuse. Shattered self esteem Those were the hot topics blazing the social media space all week and we are not killing the…

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I want him to understand the gravity of what he has done | Mercy Aigbe speaks on her marriage again

by Azeez Adeniyi As the domestic violence saga between Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe and her husband, Lanre Gentry continues, the thespian has said the issue has gone beyond a family…

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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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Domestic violence: BBN star narrates ordeal

by Omoleye Omoruyi Ex-Big Brother Naija 2017 contestant, Cocoice in reacted to actress Mercy Aigbe’s interview, where she narrated her ordeal in the hands of estranged husband, Lanre Gentry, said…

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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: “Piece of shit” “Men are taught to be trash” | Twitter NG divides into fiery camps over domestic violence

The conversation on Twitter since yesterday has been fixated on sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence- and in particular who bears the brunt of sexual abuse and violence more. It…

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Entertainment Roundup: “If he hits you, he is not a man” – D’Banj speaks on domestic violence, Bow Wow has a “scientific” explanation for private jet lie | 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. D'Banj speaks out against domestic violence, advises…

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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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Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband reportedly remanded in prison

by Omoleye Omoruyi The story of Nigerian actress, Mercy Aigbe and her husband, Lanre Gentry, is not leaving the news stands as soon as expected. Mercy and her husband have…

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Mercy Aigbe gushed about her estranged husband two months ago (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi A video of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe praising her husband, Lanre Gentry just two months before she accused him of domestic violence and assault has gone viral.…

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Poetry: You’re in love but he beats you …RUN!!!

by Soyombo Ayomikun 1.Of Nneka I once heard Whose rich husband Always rages Like a demon let loose From hell. He bleeds her At night And spoils her During the…

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Mercy Aigbe had bruises all over her body when she came for help – Commissioner

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lola Akande has said Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe had bruises on her face when she came to…

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Mercy Aigbe has mental issues | Husband, Lanre Gentry alleges

by Dolapo Adelana Lanre Gentry, husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has said that his wife is mentally unstable. The hotelier made the allegation Wednesday in a chat with Best of…

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Lagos govt to prosecute Mercy Aigbe’s husband for alleged assault

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has dragged her hotelier husband, Lanre Gentry to the Lagos Ministry of Women Affairs for investigation and prosecution over alleged battery and assault,…

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Politicians have Mercy Aigbe on speed dial for sexual adventures | More details emerge from actress’ crashed marriage

by Dolapo Adelana On April 28, reports filtered in that the seven-year marriage of Nollywood actress, Mercy-Aigbe Gentry had hit the rocks. But what we did not disclose then was…

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I have never beaten my wife – Mercy-Aigbe’s husband

by Dolapo Adelana Lanre Gentry, husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry has dismissed as untrue reports that he beats his wife. Gentry, who said this in the comments section of…

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FLASHBACK: 4 years ago Mercy Aigbe-Gentry denied being beaten by her husband (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Earlier today reports filtered in that the seven-year marriage of Nollywood actress, Mercy-Aigbe gentry had crashed over reports of domestic violence. Photos showed a battered and bloodied…

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“Say no to promiscuous and irresponsible women” | Mercy-Aigbe’s husband claps back

by Dolapo Adelana Lanre Gentry, husband of Nollywood actress has issued a scathing response to reports that he beat his wife. Earlier today LIB reported that the couple's marriage had crashed…

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Mercy Aigbe’s 7-year marriage crashes over domestic violence (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

by Dolapo Adelana The seven-year marriage of actress, Mercy-Aigbe Gentry has reportedly crashed over allegations of domestic violence. According to LIB, the actress and her husband, Lanre had a nasty…

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The Thread: What happens when men are on the receiving end of domestic violence?

Domestic violence is not restricted to one gender. Although rarely broadcast, men are victims of domestic violence. Sometime in January, Babatunde Rosanwo shared his anguish with Twitter NG. This story below…

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Patoranking’s label boss allegedly swore to make news as the next man to kill his wife – wife cries out

by Dolapo Adelana Foston Utomi, CEO of Foston Musik Entertainment has been accused by his ex-wife, Ajoke of beating her on several occasions. Popular musician, Patoranking is signed to the…

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Brave Women: Itoro Eze-Anaba is saving lives with the Mirabel Centre

In Nigeria there is an increase in sexual assault against girls and women. Despite this increase coupled with an extremely low conviction rate for rape and sexual abuse, very few…

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Be warned, I have pictures, videos to back my claims | Tonto Dikeh tells Churchill

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has said she fight her estranges husband, Oladunni Churchill who she claimed is trying to discredit her. A Ghanaian police officer had given…

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‘I suffered domestic violence’ | Tonto Dikeh speaks on her troubled marriage (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed more details about her stormy marriage to Oladunni Churchill. In an interview with Azuka Ogujiuba, an emotional Tonto Dikeh revealed she…

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Opinion: Marriage and the one sided domestic violence narrative

by Simon Utsu   As much as I try my utmost best not to write about the private family lives of people, I just read an about-to-be viral narrative that…

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The Thread: This is the simplest solution for wife beaters, right?

The best way to stop violence against women is by having the male community speak up against it. This thread has this much going for it- the male community reacted. Do…

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The Thread: “I received 18 slaps and got a spine shift” | @rosanwo tells his story of surviving years of domestic violence

This thread is so sad. We often hear about domestic abuse from a woman's point of view- almost always as the victim. What about where the victim is a man?…

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The Thread: This by fire, by force marriage story will make you cry -or curse

Some days ago, financial analyst Oluwatosin Olaseinde, explored the concept of domestic violence victims being enablers of their own abuse. Today, @biolaojo_ tells the story of a woman who took…

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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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