Intimate Partner ViolenceMonday, October 26, 2015
Whether he killed her or not is yet to be determined. But a non-contestable fact is that she rsquo;s dead. She rsquo;s become another statistic in the unfortunate growing number of women losing the battle to domestic violence/abuse. It gets one wondering and asking, for how much longer will we co ...
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Whether To Tell, Or Not To TellWednesday, June 10, 2015
In a developing country like Nigeria, with highly valued socio-cultural, religious and traditional beliefs, the understanding and complete acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS, would prove almost impossible. The story of Bukky Adetola, one of many Nigerians living with this virus would convi ... |
"Make it Happen" for The Nigerian WomanThursday, April 2, 2015
A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform - Diane Mariechild When asked, a suitable answer is rarely or never given to the question - Who is a woman? . As a matter of fact, no one adequately describes a woman in a simple sentence. This doesn't mean ba ... |
Women, Children And Domestic Violence In NigeriaMonday, March 9, 2015
Domestic violence has its roots buried deep in various societies across the world of which Nigeria is no exception. As a matter of fact, reports reveal that domestic violence in the country seems to be on the rise lately. Both the government and the Nigerian society have not paid the required level ... |
Child Sexual Abuse: The Burden Of A Slow Judicial System In NigeriaWednesday, February 18, 2015
The rape epidemic in Nigeria seems to be deepening its roots into our contemporary society due to many factors which fearfully, have become a norm, welcomed by the nation with open arms. Some of these factors no doubt include fear (of stigmatization), poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, corruption an ... |