A friend sent this to me to post on my blog as she knows the victim’s sister and according to what she said the DPO is trying to change the story. According to the story, 33 year old Oyoma, who was a Building Finishing Contractor, had a slight accident somewhere around Lekki, and instead of leaving the […]
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This is a project close to my heart, where we would discuss the issues our society is silent about… issues people keep to themselves because they are scared or ashamed of the stigma associated with them. The range of such topics include domestic violence, child molestation (abuse), HIV/AIDS, rape, abortion amongst others. Readers are encouraged to share their experience anonymously.
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Child Sexual Abuse – What is child sexual abuse? Pt 1
Child sexual abuse is so prevalent in the world and in Nigeria, so mums,dads, uncles , aunties, you would love to read this informative piece for the next four fridays to educate you more on Child sexual abuse…I bet you would learn a lot more afterwards. This write-up was done by Biebele Alex-hart and more of […]
Nigerians don’t know when it is time to get serious…sad!
They say Nigerians are happy people and no matter the problem, we smile, laugh and if there is an opportunity, we make a joke out of it…From plane crashes to the present “bring back our girls” campaign, don’t we know when to stop?! Is everything a joke? Very terrible! Read below what a friend on […]
Bring Back Our Girls!
I sit here typing knowing fully well my daughter is safe in her room sleeping and no matter what, I would try to protect her with all I have and all I am. I have friends who already call me a protective mum as there are some little things I try to protect her from, […]
Ogun-state politician beats wife to a pulp
According to the story, the woman above is the wife of an Ogun-state politician named Bashorun Bayo Awosanya. He allegedly attacked her at their residence in Sagamu on Easter Sunday April 20th around 8.30pm after an argument. The lady was saved by their gateman who heard her cries for help from his station. She’s currently […]
Another domestic violence case…
The estranged wife of the pastor of Mountain of Liberation Miracles Ministires, Dr. Chris Okafor, has accused him of beating her up at their home in Magodo, Lagos, Punch reports. Bessem Okafor, who has been separated from Dr Okafor for two years and lives apart from him, said she had gone to her former marital home a […]
A 16 year old girl kept in cage for 3years because she suffers convulsion
A regular visitor to the home of Mr Selekeowei Olokumo, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria’s South-South region, would probably have noticed a small make shift building directly opposite his one bedroom apartment which could easily be mistaken for a generator cage. To think it is a place where he stores his old and worn […]
Lagos DPO Accused of Rape gets Arrested & Relieved of his duties
You read the post of a dpo that raped a 31 year-old lady here , well he has been arrested. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Onikan Station, Mr. Adekunle Awe who was accused of alleged rape and threat to life. 31-year-old cook, Idowu Akinwunmi, had accused […]
Domestic violence survivor speaks out
I got this from SDK’s blog, I just copied it to emphasise this, if he hits you, talks to you anyhow and treats you without respect, please run!!!!! or do I say flee, also it is important to talk to someone, don’t keep it all bottled in…Here’s her story ”17 months ago, I quietly walked […]
Raped by DPO
It is so sad when the people in authority that are supposed to “serve and protect us”, harm us or takes advantage of the helpless…very sad! A 31-year-old cook, Idowu Akinwunmi, has narrated how the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Onikan Station, SP Adekunle Awe, allegedly raped, extorted and threatened her life. The victim […]