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Paul Atagamen Aidonojie
Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria
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The causes of the Rising incidence of domestic violence in Nigeria: Proposing Judicial Separation as a Panacea Paul Atagamen Aidonojie; Toyin Afolabi Majekodunmi; Oluwaseye Oluwayomi Ikubanni; Alade Adeniyi Oyebade; Nathan Ibrahim
Jurnal Hukum Vol 38, No 2 (2022): Jurnal Hukum
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26532/jh.v38i2.21592

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The increase in domestic violence in Nigeria has become overwhelming. However, the death of Osinachi Nwachukwu (a popular gospel artist singer), which has been linked to domestic violence, prompted the discussion of domestic violence to be more pronounced. Although several laws and institutional bodies are set up to curtail the incidence of domestic violence, there seems to be an increase in the monster in Nigeria. In this regard, this study adopts a hybrid method of research to ascertain the causes of the current increase in domestic violence in Nigeria and proposes judicial separation as a panacea. In this regard, various literature and laws were analysed concerning the suitability of judicial separation as a panacea in curtailing domestic violence. Furthermore 350 questionnaire was distributed to respondents to ascertain the causes of the current increase in domestic violence and possible solution. The study, therefore, found that alcohol abuse, psychological disorder, economic hardship, and traditional belief are some of the causes of the current increase in domestic violence in Nigeria. The study also found that judicial separation could be a viable legal tool to curtail domestic violence, given that it preserves the status quo of the marriage. Therefore, the study concludes and recommends that victims of domestic violence should open up and embrace the concept of judicial separation.  
THE SOCIETAL AND LEGAL MISSING LINK IN PROTECTING A GIRL CHILD AGAINST ABUSE BEFORE AND AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA Paul Atagamen Aidonojie; Ong Argo Victoria
Jurnal Hukum Vol 38, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Hukum
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26532/jh.v38i1.18412

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It is a truism that several legal frameworks emphasize the right of a girl child in Nigeria. However, despite these legal frameworks that tend to recognize the rights and protection of the girl child, it has been observed that, before and during Covid-19 in Nigeria, there has been an increase of abuse of the girl child. The abuse of a girl child results from the Nigerian societal norms and legal framework missing link that downplay the protection of the girl child. It is concerning the above that this study adopts a hybrid research method, which includes a doctrinal and non-doctrinal approach in ascertaining the Nigerian societal norms and legal missing link concerning the protection of a girl child. Therefore, the study employs an online questionnaire survey sent to 322 respondents (randomly selected) who live in Nigeria to ascertain their view concerning the Nigerian societal norms and legal framework missing link concerning the protection of a girl child before and during the Covid-19. Therefore, the study found that, though there is a sufficient legal framework that provides for the protection of a girl child in Nigeria, the abuse of a girl child is on the increase. Therefore, it was concluded and recommended that for there to be effective care and protection of a girl child. There is a need for effective implementation of the relevant legal framework and eradication of all forms of legal technicalities that obstruct the cause of justice against the protection of a girl child. Furthermore, Government must re-orient most Nigerian society that places less emphasis on the rights of a girl child. 
Co-Authors Alade Adeniyi Oyebade Nathan Ibrahim Oluwaseye Oluwayomi Ikubanni Ong Argo Victoria Toyin Afolabi Majekodunmi