Dearest Reader, Before I begin, may I quickly point out that this article is a simplified evaluation of the concept of Rape and the processes involved in its prosecution. I am quick to make this point – and have given it such a distinct position in the write-up – because again and again we (as…
Rape is one of the most heinous sexual assault which can be perpetrated against any being. It is not only condemnable, it is criminal and a convict will inevitably face a grave punishment. The victims of rape have in most cases been confirmed to always suffer a serious side effect. One of the dangerous side…
As I walked into my compound, I saw Ehis sitting at the doorstep of his flat crying. Ehis was a little lad of about 7 years old. I moved closer to him and asked him what the problem was. After much cajoling, he spoke up. It turned out that there has been this lady who…
As human beings evolve and our societies change, our laws must keep up with the changes and define our interactions in the context of our new societies especially laws on Rape and Marital Rape. There are many areas of our laws in Nigeria that have not kept up with the times. And there are areas…
