Rape

Police in Adamawa has arrested two suspects for alleged raping of two minors in Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area of the state. SEE ALSO: Four nine-year-old boys take turns raping five-year old school mate DSP Sulaiman Nguroje…

UK based rapper, Solo 45, has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment for raping and assaulting four women repeatedly. The 33-year-old was convicted of 21 rapes and five counts of false imprisonment, two counts of assault by penetration…

The Police command in Bauchi State on Thursday said it arrested 27 rape suspects and five others for various offences. SEE ALSO: FCTA Sets to Collect Taxes on Unoccupied Buildings — Official DSP Ahmed Wakili, Police Spokesman for the…

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested three of the five men who allegedly gang raped a lady (name withheld) on Thursday at Ogijo area of Sagamu council area. SEE ALSO: Supreme Court's Hearing Of Ihedioha's Application For Review…

Lagos-based Musician, Mr. Oladapo Oyebanjo, popular as D’Banj, would be upholding his N1.5 billion Naira libel suit filed against his rape accuser, Ms. Seyitan Babatayo, despite her withdrawal of the charges filed against him. …

United States Police has reacted to the death of Izuchukwu Madubueze who committed suicide over false sexual assault allegations. The Herald on Sunday reported that 23-year-old rising Fashion Designer Izu killed himself over emotional…

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded a 25-year-old man, Wasiu Nurudeen, for allegedly allowing his friend to rape a teenager in his apartment. SEE ALSO: Widower Blames The “Devil” For Defiling Minor In Bathroom Nurudeen, a…

The Police in Adamawa have confirmed the arrest of one Obiora Patrick, 39, for allegedly raping his nine-year-old step-daughter in Jimeta, Yola North local government area of Adamawa. SEE ALSO: Nigeria's Unity: My Response To Muhammed…

A 10-year-old girl has been brutally raped by 5 men, including her aunt’s husband in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victim who is now in the custody of Hajiya Rabi Salisu of Arida Foundation of Nigeria (AFN), found…

Following the suicide story of Izu @legend_izu  who allegedly took his own life after a Twitter Influencer falsely accused him of rape, Nigerians have taken to social media to call for justice. It all began when @Nanichianese compiled a…

A young man has allegedly committed suicide after he couldn’t handle backlash from a false rape allegation on Twitter. https://twitter.com/dopeTchidi/status/1284631280752238595?s=20 The young man identified as Izu, @Legend_Izu, had…

A police officer attached to a COVID-19 isolation centre has been disarmed, arrested and quarantined after he was caught sexually assaulting a female patient. The incident occurred in Busia county, Kenya where the police officer was…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara says it has arrested five persons for alleged illegal abortion and rape. SEE ALSO: 3-Year-Old Abandoned By Mum To Visit Partner Starves To Death Sector Commander of NSCDC in…

The National Assembly has passed a bill that recognizes the male gender as possible victims of rape. The bill was sponsored by Senator Oluremi Tinubu and sought to make an amendment to the criminal code act CAP C38 LFN 2004.  It passed…

“I just want to sleep. A coma would be nice. Or amnesia. Anything, just to get rid of this, these thoughts, whispers in my mind. Did he rape my head, too?” ― Laurie Halse Anderson Amidst the global development of COVID-19 pandemic,…

The Police in Jos have arrested a 39-year-old businessman, Abdul Abdul, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl after buying N20 sachet water in her mother’s makeshift store. SEE ALSO: NSCDC arrests man over attempt to defile 15-year-old…

The recently passed rape bill on sexual harassment and rape has been strongly criticized by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), claiming that it is targeted at lecturers. The National President of the union, Professor Biodun…

A 28-year-old hairstylist, Tayo Bakare, was on Monday sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for rape, luring and kidnapping. SEE ALSO: Police arrest man who killed female lawyer at a Lagos…

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom arrested four suspects in the last 18 days over alleged defilement in the state. SEE ALSO: NSCDC Seals 16 Illegal Private Guard Companies In A’ Ibom, 30 Staff Arrested The command’s Spokesman, CSP Nnudam…

Jennifer Yarima, the Chairperson of Plateau chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has observed that women and girls living in houses without decent toilets are more at risk of being raped. SEE ALSO: Jordana…

The Police Command in Kebbi has arrested seven suspected rapists and one for sodomy in the state. SEE ALSO: Don’t Tell Me How To Spend N78 Billion FG Refund – Wike Warns Critics The Commissioner of Police in the state, Agunbiade…

A social media influencer, Dr. Olufunmilayo accused of rape and sexual assault has charged his accuser to court for false rape allegation and defamation of character. Dr Funmilayo is also demanding for an apology and 10,000 British Pounds…

The Police Command in Sokoto State says it has arrested no fewer than 14 suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy, robbery, theft, rape and culpable homicide in the state. SEE ALSO: Over 2,700kg of hard drugs seized in Yobe- NDLEA The…

An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Thursday remanded one Oyerinde Oyeniyi, 28, for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl. SEE ALSO: Police Rescue New Born Baby Abandoned In Uncompleted Building Oyeniyi is being tried for rape and…