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Domestic violence is prominent in Nigeria as in other parts of Africa. [1] [2] There is a deep cultural belief in Nigeria that it is socially acceptable to hit a woman as a disciplinary measure. [3] [4] Cases of Domestic violence are on the high and show no signs of reduction in Nigeria, regardless of age, tribe, religion, or even social status ...
Born. 12 November 1979. Died. 8 April 2022. Spouse. Peter Nwachukwu. Osinachi Nwachukwu (died 8 April 2022) was a Nigerian gospel musician. She achieved popularity through the single "Ekwueme" by Prospa Ochimana. [1] Her death was alleged to be as a result of domestic violence. [2][3] Her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, was arrested in connection ...
Anjana Mishra rape case (1999) Imrana rape case (2005) Ayesha Miran rape case (2007) Soumya murder case (2011) 2012 Delhi gang rape. 2013 Kamduni gang rape and murder case. Suzette Jordan (2013) 2013 Mumbai gang rape. 2014 Birbhum gang rape case.
Domestic violence is prominent in Nigeria as in other parts of Africa. [33] [34] There is a deep cultural belief in Nigeria that it is socially acceptable to hit a woman as a disciplinary measure. [35] [36] Cases of Domestic violence are on the high and show no signs of reduction in Nigeria, regardless of age, tribe, religion, or even social ...
The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 (also known as VAPP Act) is a law enacted by the National Assembly (Nigeria) and was assented to become law by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on 2015. [1][2] The goal of the Act is to "eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence against persons and to ...
Human rights in Nigeria are protected under the current constitution of 1999. [1] While Nigeria has made major improvements in human rights under this constitution, the American Human Rights Report of 2012 notes several areas where more improvement is needed, which includes: [2] abuses by Boko Haram, killings by government forces, lack of social equality and issues with freedom of speech.
Human trafficking in Nigeria. Nigeria is a source, transit, and destination country for women and children subjected to trafficking in persons including forced labour and forced prostitution. [1] The U.S. State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons placed the country in "Tier 2 Watchlist" in 2017. [2]
Land-Based Crimes. Crime in Nigeria is investigated by the Nigerian Police. Nigeria is considered to be a country with a high level of crime, ranking 19th among the least peaceful countries in the world. [1] During the first half of 2022, almost 6,000 people were killed by jihadists, kidnappers, bandits or the Nigerian army.