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Dad and 4-month-old son shot dead in front porch of their North Carolina home

"This is a very difficult time for our community and our officers in the face of this senseless act of violence. We are committed to bringing the perpetrator of this crime to justice," Gilliard said.

Man bathes wife with hot water in Ondo

In this instance, the Ondo State Agency Against Gender-Based Violence (OSA- GBV) is already involved in the handling of the matter, and I can assure you that justice will surely be served."the statement read

Governor Alia bans holding of public events beyond 10 pm in Benue

Performing the ceremony on Friday in Makurdi, Alia said the order was pursuant to section 14 sub-section (2) of the 1999 constitution and section 10 of the Public Order Act, CAP 382 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

10th House of Reps sets new record for most bills passed in 12 months

Also, there are Bills mandating the inclusion of teachings on breast and cervical cancer and sexual gender-based violence in the secondary school curriculum, as well as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission Act (Repeal and

Pastor Eke administered a substance to make the woman dizzy and weak before using her - Court

However, the court sentenced him to 8 years in prison, recognizing the severity of his actions. This case marks the first prosecution under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act in Imo State.

Son sends father to prison after capturing him beating his mother

A man who brutally beat his wife in front of their kids has been sentenced to four years in jail after he was recorded by his 9-year-old son during the act.

Man arrested for defiling seven-year-old girl in Anambra

, face life imprisonment or a maximum of 14-year jail term, depending on the age of the offender and type of violence committed.

Nigerian footballer accused of abandoning his child since 2015

, according to the provision of Section 16 VAPP Act 2015.

Woman remanded in prison for allegedly threatening Seyi Tinubu, IGP

The communication was said to have placed Seyi in fear of death, violence or bodily harm. The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 24 (2) (a) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.

APC suspends chairman over r@pe of minor in Jigawa

He said the case is contrary to section 3 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act of Jigawa State and is punishable under the same Act.

Former governor of Zamfara, Yerima says no regrets marrying 14-year-old bride in 2010

Yerima also criticised the Child Rights Act (2003) and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (2015), saying whatever act is passed at the National Assembly has to be domesticated by the state assemblies.

How I harvested genitals of 72 year old woman for money ritual - Domestic staff confesses

Ezeh admitted to committing the act with the assistance of some friends, following the orders of a herbalist who promised them riches in exchange for the specified body parts.

13-year-old rape victim, Ochanya, buried amidst tears (Photos)

"The Benue State House of Assembly should also intensify efforts to pass the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (2015).

Timileyin Ajayi-I Didn't Do It for Ritual. I Wanted to Discard Her Body, So That People Won't Find It

He stated that his intention was to dispose of the remains to prevent them from being found, denying widespread speculation that the act was linked to ritualistic practices.

Appeals Court Upholds R. Kelly's Sex Trafficking Conviction and 30-Year Sentence

Kelly, 58, was convicted in September 2021 by a Brooklyn jury on one count of racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution.

BBNaija: How Nigerians reacted to Tacha's disqualification

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the disqualification of housemate, Tacha from the Big Brother Naija reality show. We recall that Big Brother disqualified Tacha over act of provocation and violence.

I was shot; bullet pierced upper part of my right ear - Trump

Mr Trump continued: "It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country. "Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.

Angry residents burn down man's house and car in Katsina over alleged blasphemy

The Vice Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Katsina, Venerable Muyiwa Segun, condemned any act of violence or disrespect towards other religions.