In Kwara State, Nigeria, the tragic case of Hafsoh Lawal exposes the deadly consequences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. What began as an online connection quickly turned into a brutal reality, highlighting the urgent need to address this growing crisis in the digital age. By: Sanni Alausa-Issa On February 14, 2025, four days after Hafsoh Lawal was declared missing in Ilorin, Kwara State, a dismembered body was found. It was hers. She was 23. Four days prior, Hafsoh had vanished after attending a friend’s naming ceremony, never to return home. Her frantic family alerted authorities, triggering an urgent search. The digital trail from Hafsoh’s phone had led investigators to a house in Ilorin’s Offa Garage area, uncovering the unimaginable: Hafsoh’s dismembered remains concealed grotesquely in a bowl. The ring, once a simple token of youthful identity, had now become an emblem of unspeakable horror. It was all her father, Ibrahim Lawal, had left to confirm the unimaginable loss. The cold metal shone harshly beneath the stark lights, silently narrating the final, devastating chapter of Hafsoh’s story. Outside, beyond the fluorescent glare, Nigeria moves on unaware, like a nation indifferent or numb to the quiet epidemic that has stolen another daughter. This […]

President Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara under emergency rule has sparked legal and political controversy. While the federal government cites instability and economic threats, legal experts argue the Constitution does not grant Tinubu such powers. This analysis examines historical precedents, constitutional limits, and Fubara’s legal options.

The suspension of Hon. Blessed Onah and 12 other Benue lawmakers over opposition to Justice Ikpambese’s removal raises concerns about democracy and representation. Oju I constituency now lacks legislative voice, impacting governance and development. Legal action, public advocacy, and political negotiations remain key to restoring their representation and upholding democratic rights

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