
A Vanguard report highlights a growing crisis of domestic violence affecting marriages in Lagos, Nigeria, describing homes where conflict between couples increasingly escalates into physical violence. According to the report, what should be partnerships are instead marked by mutual aggression, with spouses attacking each other. The piece frames the trend as a significant and worsening social problem in 2026, tearing families apart across the city.
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