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FALSE ACCUSATION OF RAPE: ANY CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCE?

Introduction Rape is a crime under Nigerian law. For many years, the offence of rape in Nigeria was defined in the context of women only. Section 357 of the Criminal Code defines rape as having unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman without lawful consent. Thus, the slightest penetration of a woman’s vagina without her express […]

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February 26, 2026
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#JUSTICEFORUWA: THOSE WHO DEFILE THE ROOT OF EXISTENCE MUST BE SHOWN THAT THERE’S NO HIDING PLACE.

Uwa Vera Omozuwa – pretty young lady, 22, undergrad – raped and killed. Her ordeals reopen the many wounds inflicted on the hearts of many and reinforces the blemishes on the moral fabrics of the society. When a woman is raped, the rapist did not just force his way in to steal some pleasure – […]

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June 1, 2020
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Busola vs Pastor Fatoyinbo: If they are ready, the Law is ready.

Introduction In an exclusive video interview with YNaija on 28 June, 2019, Mrs. Busola Dakolo (popular photographer and wife of musician, Timi Dakolo) recounted how she was allegedly raped by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), when she was 16. Mrs. Dakolo’s story emits of strong emotions and serious […]

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June 29, 2019
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How evidence of delayed erection saved a man from charge of rape.

Ofordike v. The State [2019] 5 NWLR (Pt. 1666) 395 at 422, paras. C-E, per Okoro, JSC: In the instant case, although the PW1 stated that the Appellant actually penetrated her, the Appellant, in Exhibit A, said he was about to penetrate. The learned trial Judge gave him the benefit of the doubt in view […]

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May 10, 2019
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