News
Lagos records 8,692 domestic, sexual violence ases in one year
Lagos State recorded 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence within the last year, according to figures released by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN.
Pedro disclosed the statistics on Friday during the flag-off of the 2025 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
Out of the total, 3,685 cases involved domestic violence. The state also secured more than 140 convictions and restraining orders within the period. Victims included children as young as 18 months.
The commissioner said the government has intensified its response through free legal aid, counselling, shelters, rehabilitation services, and awareness campaigns.
This year’s campaign is themed “SGBV… It Concerns Us All.” Officials stressed that tackling sexual and gender-based violence requires collective responsibility from families, schools, communities, and religious institutions.
Kogi APC holds mega rally, backs Tinubu, Ododo for re-election
It’s Tinubu till 2031’ — Wike reiterates support, denies 2027 bid
Davido announces Nigerian leg of “5ive Tour” across five states
Israel hands over 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza under ceasefire deal
Millions expected to join ‘No Kings’ protests across U.S. against Trump’s policies
Tinubu returns to Abuja after attending Aqaba Process Counter-Terrorism Summit in Rome
Postecoglou sacked after 40 Days as Nottingham Forest manager
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja
FAAC disburses N2.1 Trillion revenue to Federal, State, LGs for September 2025
FG integrates leasing into BPP framework
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja
FG integrates leasing into BPP framework
Super Eagles climb to 41st in FIFA rankings, reclaim spot among Africa’s Top Five
Ajibade, Okoronkwo nominated for 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award
Kano Govt sues Ganduje, Sons over alleged ₦4.49bn misappropriation
Court dismisses CBN, AGF’s objection in Osun LGA Funds suit
Army Colonel Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar President
Rivers Govt cancels ₦134bn Secretariat Project, orders CCECC to refund ₦20bn mobilisation fee
FAAC disburses N2.1 Trillion revenue to Federal, State, LGs for September 2025
Barcelona receive injury boost as Lamine Yamal returns ahead of Girona clash
-
News1 day agoU.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja
-
Business1 day agoFG integrates leasing into BPP framework
-
Sports1 day agoSuper Eagles climb to 41st in FIFA rankings, reclaim spot among Africa’s Top Five
-
Sports1 day agoAjibade, Okoronkwo nominated for 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award
-
News1 day agoKano Govt sues Ganduje, Sons over alleged ₦4.49bn misappropriation
-
News1 day agoCourt dismisses CBN, AGF’s objection in Osun LGA Funds suit
-
World News1 day agoArmy Colonel Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar President
-
News1 day agoRivers Govt cancels ₦134bn Secretariat Project, orders CCECC to refund ₦20bn mobilisation fee