by Tade Akran | Jun 14, 2025 | Abuse, domestic violence, Family Abuse, Violence Against Women
Call him what he is, an abuser, a monster, a wicked soul and not a man. Manhood is not measured by fists, screams, or bruises.There’s no honor in domination. No strength in breaking the one you vowed to protect. A man who beats his wife is not battling anger, he’s...
by Tade Akran | May 26, 2025 | Abuse, Consent and respect, Family Abuse, Women
In many African homes, especially here in Nigeria, there’s an unspoken tradition that gives mothers-in-law unchecked access and influence in their sons’ marriages. But today, we are asking the hard questions: Should a mother-in-law have a say in running her...
by Tade Akran | Apr 29, 2025 | Abuse, Child Abuse, domestic violence, Family Abuse, Isolation and Abuse, Uncategorized
In every corner of our society, silence is doing more damage than we realize. Behind closed doors, too many women, children, and girls are living in fear—trapped by abuse, threatened by child marriage, and scarred by sexual assault. These are not just private pains;...
by Tade Akran | Apr 22, 2025 | Abuse, domestic violence, Family Abuse, violence
The tragic death of Shimite Bello, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor, has once again exposed the grim truth about domestic abuse—no status, title, or public image can shield a victim from its horrors. The news of her passing has not only shocked the public...
by Tade Akran | Mar 14, 2025 | Abuse, Breaking The Silence, Child Abuse, Child Marriage, domestic violence, Family Abuse, sexual abuse, The cycle of abuse, Uncategorized
Silence fuels abuse. Advocacy breaks the cycle. Every survivor deserves to be heard, supported, and protected. Speaking out against abuse—whether physical, emotional, or psychological—is the first step toward justice. Advocacy raises awareness, holds perpetrators...
by Tade Akran | Mar 12, 2025 | Anger, domestic violence, Domestic Violence In Faith Communities, Family Abuse, intimate partner violence, marriage, Murder, Uncategorized
Tragedy struck in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, as a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Victor Okoh, allegedly killed his wife, Victoria Okoh, in a brutal machete attack over suspicions of infidelity. The horrific incident, which occurred in the early...
