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Domestic violence
May 13, 2017

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 conversation anytime soon. Why? Because this is a phenomenon that NEEDS to STOP. Relationships shouldn’t be the breeding ground for boxers and murderers. The very... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 13, 2017

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 affair. Gentry has been in detention for some days after failing to meet bail conditions. In an interview with Punch, Aigbe said the matter was... Read More
The News Blog
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May 12, 2017

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 change but he never did. When my husband gets angry, he gets physical, not only to me but to anyone. He has done that with... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 12, 2017

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 is the claim by Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, that her husband, Lanre Gentry has been beating her all through their marriage. Aigbe had alleged that... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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May 12, 2017

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 was set in motion by this thread by Jasper (@JajaPhD) https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/862605450671525888 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/862628632237412352 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/862629351698948096 Problem was, a couple of days ago, a girl had been declared... Read More
Opinion
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May 12, 2017

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 victims to LEAVE  Yesterday, news of the tragic death of a South African lady, Karabo in the hands of her lover was everywhere. Karabo, who... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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May 11, 2017

“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, Mercy Aigbe told of how and why she has had to cope with abuse from her husband, Lanre Gentry before finally going public few weeks... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 4, 2017

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 report her husband, Lanre Gentry. The Commissioner said this while speaking with newsmen in Lagos. Akande said the actress was coughing blood and looking exhausted... Read More
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April 30, 2017

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, Telegraph reports. The newspaper reports that Gentry may be prosecuted for wife battery as Lagos State government has begun investigation into the matter. A top... Read More
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April 29, 2017

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 the reason behind the crash of the marriage. According to NET, sources close to the family have revealed that the marriage of Mercy, 38, and... Read More
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April 28, 2017

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 Mercy and a post on her Instagram message also spoke against domestic violence. Lanre, her husband also responded to the allegation speaking against promiscuity and... Read More
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April 28, 2017

“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 due to acts of domestic violence. Pictures showed a bloodied Mercy, with a battered eye. [Read Also:] Mercy Aigbe’s 7-year marriage crashes over domestic violence (GRAPHIC... Read More
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April 28, 2017

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 fight last week which left her bloodied as she is currently nursing her battered face and other wounds. Writing Friday on her Instagram page, the... Read More
The News Blog
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March 18, 2017

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 is as told by the doctor who attended to him. Do see below: So a married man presented at our hospital last night with injuries... Read More
Opinion
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March 15, 2017

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 record label. The accusations began on Wednesday when Utomi posted on his Instagram page. He wrote, “When you’re holding on to someone who doesn’t want... Read More
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March 14, 2017

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 are doing anything to combat this problem. Enter Mrs Itoro Eze Anaba, the founder of Mirabel Centre, the first Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in... Read More
Citizenship, Cover Stories, Thinking Through
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March 12, 2017

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 a different account of a misunderstanding between her and Churchill in Ghana while they were still dating, just days after her interview. But the actress... Read More
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March 8, 2017

‘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 suffered domestic violence in her marriage. She also showed the interviewer pictures to proof her claims. “First of all, I’d like to say that this... Read More
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February 16, 2017

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 interested me. It’s no longer news that the marriage of actress Tonto Dikeh has crumbled, what is news now is she has commissioned bloggers to... Read More
Opinion, Thinking Through
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January 31, 2017

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? @Rosanwo has come forward with his story of surviving domestic abuse. Do see below: Kept quiet for too long, hoping to salvage the situation. Sometimes... Read More
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November 22, 2016

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 it upon herself to marry a particular dude, and the drama that ensued, we can say for free, is not at all worth the trouble... Read More
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