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When private becomes public, the damage often outlives intent. In Lagos, a man has been brought before the court for allegedly posting nude photographs of his girlfriend on Snapchat, rekindling concerns around sexual consent, digital respect, and justice for victims of image-based abuse. Daily Trust reports that the victim, aged 24, faced public embarrassment as her agency was taken without warning.

The case underscores a growing concern over digital respect and the legal system’s ability to protect victims of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

  • A 24-year-old woman’s nude images were allegedly shared on Snapchat without her consent
  • The accused was arraigned before a magistrates' court in Lagos, according to Daily Trust
  • The case adds to the rising incidents of image-based abuse in Nigeria
  • The act is punishable under Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act and other criminal laws
  • Advocacy groups are calling for more proactive enforcement and education on digital consent

As more lives are entangled with our smartphones, the question of online dignity has become a real-world matter, often with painful consequences.