Raps

Rape: Jigawa Fighting Back Amid Rising Cases

It was on a beautiful bright day as I listened to A'isha Iliyasu Surko, the Chairperson of Muryar Matan Arewa/Human Rights on the phone. Her tone was rapidly changing from sad to enraged back to heartbroken - four boys were discovered to be constantly raped

Reps Call For Auctioning Of Police Barracks

The House of Representatives has called for the auctioning of Police barracks across the country to tackle the deplorable living conditions of officers. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Murphy Omoruyi (LP-Edo

House of Reps reacts to election postponement

The spokesman of the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Namdas (APC-Adamawa), on Saturday decried the postponement of the general elections. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, Namdas described the postponement as "unfortunate

Cleric, 42, arraigned for rape in Lagos

A 42-year-old man, Wasiu Lawal, who allegedly raped a 38-year-old woman on the pretext of helping her spiritually, was on Wednesday in Lagos brought before a Surulere Magistrates' Court. The accused, who lives at No.1, Adeleke Agodo St., Ikorodu in Lagos State

6 tips for talking to rape survivors

If someone you know and love is a survivor of sexual violence, it can be really difficult to find the right words when you are trying to comfort and support them. If you are unsure of what you should and shouldn't say, have a look at our do's and don'ts. Believe

Reps summon Naira Marley over Mohbad's royalties

In a bid to secure the musical rights of the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, the House of Representatives, on Thursday, summoned controversial singer Azeez Fashola, Naira Marley, to appear before it. The House Committee

Music: Trina - BAPS (feat. Nicki Minaj)

It's the Barbie and Da Baddest. Before she dropped her new single "Megatron" earlier, Nicki Minaj teamed up with Trina on the boss bitch anthem "BAPS." Over a sample of Cash Money Millionaires' 2000 hit "Project Bitch," Trina name drops famous rappers that

Music: Davido - BOP (feat. Dexta Daps)

From Davido's fourth studio album, "Timeless".

'Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am' - Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape claims again

Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has again denied claims he raped a model nine years ago inside a Las Vegas hotel room. This comes just two days after Las Vegas police reopened an investigation into Kathryn Mayorga's claims that Ronaldo raped her in 2009

Rape Allegation: Police seize Pastor Fatoyinbo's International passport

Detectives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department(FCID), Abuja, investigating the alleged rape against pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo on Wednesday, August 28 conducted a search on the residence and office of the embattled pastor in Abuja. According to a

Alleged Rape: Nigerians berate Dbanj on social media

Nigerians are dragging popular singer, Dbanj on social media following the 'legal steps' he took as regards to the rape allegation that was peddled against him by a lady. Recall the award-winning singer recently demanded, through his legal team, a 100M Compensation

Police seek Cristiano Ronaldo's DNA over rape case

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) which is investigating a rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a warrant to authorities in Italy requesting a sample of the Portuguese football superstar's DNA. A statement by the police spokeswoman

Man rapes church member after her birthday party

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, identified only as Damilola, for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman on Omole Estate, in the Ojodu area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, Favour (pseudonym) and Damilola were members

Reps Stop NAFDAC's N18.9bn Budget

The House of Representatives on Tuesday stopped the consideration of the 2017 budget of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The budget of N18.9bn had earlier passed first and second readings before the House referred it to the

Pastor Tony Rapu gives Banky W Marriage Advice

Pastor of This Present House, Tony Rapu, who officiated at Banky W and Susu's wedding has given Banky some solid marriage advice. He shared a picture of himself and Banky W from the wedding, and wrote; "Dear Son," "These days many women are independent and

Pastor Rapes 13-year-old Boy in Anambra

A pastor in a Pentecostal church known as the Jesus Miracle Ministries in Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is said to be on the run after he allegedly raped a 13-year-old boy identified only as Abuchi. According to reports, the gay pastor said he was told

Reps Summon Accountant-General Over National Housing Fund

The Ad hoc Committee of the House of Representatives probing alleged non-remittance and utilisation of National Housing Fund from 2011 till date has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein. The Chairman of the Committee, Dachung

Reps investigate charges and deductions by commercial banks

The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on banking and currency to investigate the issue of excess charges and illegal deductions by commercial banks in Nigeria and report back within four (4) weeks for further action. The decision was taken