Mob Descends On Man Over Rape Attempt

Ondo, Rape Mob Beat

A yet-to-be-identified man was almost beaten to death by residents of Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday for allegedly raping a lady and plucking out her eyes. A resident of Oluwatuyi area of Akure caught the suspect in the act and raised the alarm, as residents thronged the scene. A witness, who did not want to … Read more

Kebbi Signs Kidnapping, Rape Bill

Kebbi, Rape, Kidnap

Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has assented to some bills passed recently by the State House of Assembly. In a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Hajia Rahmatu, Adamu Gulma said the bills involved kidnapping and rape. The statement explained that with the assenting into law of the penal 2021, it … Read more

“My Father Sleeps With Me Even When My Mother Is At Home”- Lady Cries Out

A young Nigerian Lady in a viral video narrates how she was repeatedly abused by her own father. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Buhari’s Anti-Corruption War Lacks Will – Soyinka Buhari’s Anti-Corruption War Lacks Will – Soyinka Excited Nigerian Soldiers Dance, Fire Shots Over Buratai’s Removal (Video) It is no doubt that the rate of female … Read more

Opinion: The Maddening, Disheartening, and Prevalent Rape Cases in Nigeria

It’s still a thing of bewilderment whenever I hear of babies, girls, and women been subjected to the cruelty of rape by those who are meant to protect them, people in positions of trust and influence in their lives.  Some of the pertinent questions that come to mind are: what were the perpetuators thinking before … Read more

Rape: APC Stalwart, Oladunjoye Stella Cautions Ladies Against Provocative Dressing

By Babatunde Kaka A retired nurse and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Eredo Local Council Development Area, Mrs Oladunjoye Stella Odufisan says provocative and indecent dressing can’t be overlooked in attempts to address the issue of rape. Oladunjoye made the controversial stance in an interview with Ekohotblog on the sideline of … Read more

SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: Lagos First Lady Takes Crusade To Alimosho

  The wife of the Lagos State Government, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has extended Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) awareness to residents and stakeholders in the Alimosho area of the state. Sexual and gender-based violence advocates for the involvement of members of the community-fighting threat. The global 16 days of activism against sexual and gender-based … Read more

Zamfara First Lady Urges Parents, Guardians To Report Rape Cases

The Wife of the Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Aisha Matawalle, has urged parents and guardians in the state to report cases of rape and other gender-based violence (GBV) to authorities. The First Lady gave this charge while speaking at the campaign against rape and GBV at the Government Secondary and Primary Schools on Monday in Gusau, … Read more

Rape Victim, Uwa Omozuwa Laid To Rest

Rape Victim, Uwa Omozuwa Laid To Rest EKOHOTBLOG, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa was laid to rest today, after she was ruthlessly assaulted and killed in Redeemed Christian Church of God in Benin, Edo state. The merciless assault and murder of Uwa Omozuwa, has been censured by Nigerians everywhere on the nation. The … Read more

Ugandan Man Jailed For Raping And Impregnating 14-year-old Daughter

A Ugandan High Court has sentenced a man, Amuza Kamulya, to 50 years in prison for defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. Amuza Kamulya pleaded guilty after his daughter and his wife showed up in court to testify against him. He had denied the offence and had threatened to kill his daughter if she dared … Read more

Update: Governor Tambuwal Aide’s Son Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Raping A Minor

Update: Governor Tambuwal Aide's Son Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Raping A Minor

Ekohotblog, October 6, 2020, Governor Tambuwal Aide’s Son Remanded In Prison For Alleged rape Aminu Hayatu Tafida, aka Jaffa, the son of a Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has been remanded in prison for allegedly raping a minor. Jaffa was arraigned in a Sokoto magistrate court on Monday, October 5. Although, during the trial, … Read more

Herdsmen Rob Family, Rape 16-Year-Old Girl In Ogun – Police

Herdsmen Rob Family, Rape 16-Year-Old Girl In Ogun – Police

Two herdsmen arrested for robbing a family and raping 16-year-old daughter in Ogun state.  Ekohotblog, September 14, 2020… Two herdsmen are currently cooling off at the Nigerian Police Force’s custody, Ewekoro Divisional Headquarters, Ogun State, for allegedly robbing and defiling a teenager, Ekohotblog reports. The Police confirmed the report in a statement issued on Sunday … Read more

Top RCCG Pastor, Paul Bankole Accused Of Sexual Harassment Inside Redemption Camp, Abike Dabiri Reacts

Top RCCG Pastor, Paul Bankole Accused Of Sexual Harassment Inside Redemption Camp, Abike Dabiri Reacts Ekohotblog, September 14, 2020… A top and popular RCCG pastor identified as Paul Bankole has been called out on Twitter for alleged sexual harassment of young girls at redemption camp. Beatrice, a fitness trainer who happens to be a female … Read more

Teacher Arrested For Raping 15-Year-Old WAEC Candidate In Ogun

Teacher Arrested For Raping 15-Year-Old WAEC Candidate In Ogun Ekohotblog, September 12, 2020 The officers of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested one Mathew Adebayo, a teacher in a private secondary school for allegedly raping a 15-year-old student, Ekohotblog reports. The rape victim was said to be one of the students writing the ongoing West African Senior … Read more

Rape: Assembly Approves Castration As Punishment

Rape

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved castration as punishment for anybody convicted for rape in the state. Ekohotblog gathered the approval was made on Friday, September 11. This follows the amendment of the State Penal Code (No.5), law of 2017 which stipulates stiffer penalties for rapists in the state as part of effort … Read more

Rapists Will Now Be Castrated In Kaduna As Assembly Amends Penal Codes

Development follows amendment of state penal law The Kaduna house of assembly has passed into law a bill seeking castration as punishment for those convicted of rape. The development is sequel the amend the Kaduna state penal court law, 2017, by the lawmakers. The assembly, which announced the development via its Twitter handle on Thursday, … Read more

Pastor Defiles A 12-Year Old Girl In Ibafo

An assistant pastor and evangelist in Miracle Christian Centre church at Ibafo, Ogun State, Mr Greg Iyeohobu, has been alleged of defiling a 12-year old girl. According to an eyewitness who preferred anonymity said that the little girl was living with her aunty who happened to be the pastor wife. The incident happened early this … Read more

Police Parade Killers of Uniben Student, Uwaila

Police Parade Killers of Uniben Student, Uwaila Suspects responsible for the death of the 100-level Microbiology student of University of Benin, Uwaila Vera Omozuwa, have been apprehended by the police, Ekohotblog reports. The information reaching our correspondent confirms that the suspects were paraded by the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, yesterday. Ekohotblog … Read more