femicide
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On Women
Anambra Women Protest Against Femicide, Threatens Jungle Justice
In reaction to Obiozor Nwaka’s murder of his wife, Chioma, Anambra women took to the streets to protest on January 23, 2025. The over 179 women protesters, chanting songs, were from different communities and associations,…
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Misogyny
Middle-Aged Man Obiozor Nwake Murders Wife as Femicide Continues in Nigeria
In another case of femicide, Obiozor Nwake, a middle-aged man, burned his wife, Chioma Nwanna, to death. This incident which occurred on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, took place at Njikoka local government area in Anambra…
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Misogyny
Femicide Denials Raise Concerns with Increased Cases in 2024
In Bama, Borno State, Nigeria, during the holy months of Ramadan, which ran between March and April 2024, 17-year-old Falmata was murdered by her paternal uncle, Awana, who accused her of disrespecting the family hierarchy.…
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News
“No Remorse,” Gospel Singer Timileyin Ajayi said as he Confesses to Murder
Nigerian gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi has confessed to the brutal murder of his alleged girlfriend. Salome Adaidu, after being apprehended near a church in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa state, near Abuja, on January 12 2025.…
