In 2015, UNICEF reported that one in four girls and one in ten boys in Nigeria experience sexual violence before the age of 18. And according to a survey by Positive Action for Treatment Access, over 31.4 percent of girls surveyed said their first sexual encounter had been rape or forced sex of some kind. Narrowing it down a little, in Lagos, the number of reported sexual assault victims increased by 100% between 2006 and 2015; and between 2015 and 2017, it went up by 200%.

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But the Lagos State government, thankfully, looks like it is taking a definite stand against sexual assault and related offences. Yesterday, four Special Offences and Sexual Offences courts were commissioned in Lagos by the wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, the state’s Deputy Governor Idiat Adebule, and the Lagos State First Lady, Mrs Bolanle Ambode. Two of the courts will adjudicate on economic and financial crimes, while the other two will try sexual offences. The state is also working on expanding the operations of the DNA and Forensic Centre and Chemistry section.

If you’re wondering why this is huge news, it’s because this is the first of its kind in Nigeria. That’s right, after 58 years of existence, Nigeria (the government) has yet to take sexual offences seriously. Between 2015 and now, the DSVRT and Mirabel Centre (both in Lagos) have handled over 400 cases of sexual offences while 376 cases are being prosecuted in the various courts. And, there are currently about 600 pending sexual offense cases in the high court of Lagos, not including the ones in the Magistrate courts.

Dedicated courts for sexual crimes are now more mandatory than ever. The hope that we all have is that one, the establishment of these courts will facilitate faster hearing and trial of sexual crimes and get survivors justice and closure; two, that this will jumpstart a nationwide establishment of special courts like these; and three (this the most important), that the judges who hear these sexual cases will really not be the kinds who will blame the victim.

But more than anything, thank you, Lagos. Other states need to absolutely follow.

Culled from konbini.com

Femi Otedola’s daughter Dj Cuppy, is setting her 2018 plan in motion with supporting 10 students to school.

The billionaire heiress will be paying for the school tuition of 10 students this year. The welfare plan is already in motion as the first student is set to go to school.

Gospel artiste, Nikki Laoye has commended Cuppy for her support. Nikki Laoye is the founder of the Angel4Life Foundation, that helped the first student Akeem Owolabi get his tuition for his studies.

Keep up the good work Cuppy.

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In her first TV interview since leaving the White House, Michelle Obama, former U.S. First Lady had a chat with Ellen Degeneres about her family’s  life in Washington, D.C. and the awkward gift she received from the Trumps at the Inauguration.

Michelle opened up about life after leaving the white house and the projects the family are working on.

Here are a few of the things she said in the interview:

1. On what she does after leaving the white house

“Nothing, i have all the time in the world. We are good, the girls are fine. Barrack is working and we take holidays. I wake up anytime i want and there really is no bid deal.”

2. On living in a regular house

We live in a neighborhood down the street from the white house. We have door bells now and i receive visitors. It is such a nice thing.

3. On if she feels weird living not far from the white house.

“We live in this neighborhood because we want our youngest daughter to finish high school in the school she has been since second grade. So it does not feel weird that we are so near the white house. I feel we transferred  the love and warmth we had in the white house to pour current house.”

4. On putting the house together

“I put the house together, together with my team. Sasha got a two room suite and she decorated it all by herself. Her sister got a small room up in the attic. {You know, you don’t waste rooms on college girls} Barrack  got the worst part of this decoration house deal. His office space is small and so, he is always hating on Sasha.”

5. On what she feels about the situation in the country.

People are afraid and then, there are people who feel good about the situation in the country. I learnt in the white house that we should care for each other- live for hope because that is all we have. I encourage you to love each other and show empathy.  Forget what they are saying in Washington.

We have the videos below

Culled from fabwoman.ng

On December 19 2017, photos of a young boy, Tobi Falana  who had photobombed a wedding shoot went viral and lots of Nigerians were awed at the scenario.

Days after, inquires were made and it was discovered that the little boy lives with his father and his mother had been long gone. With a little help, the boy was registered in school and began his life changing journey.

In a show of love however, Jumoke Orisagunna, the bread seller who also took a chance at fame after she photobombed a Ty Bello photo shoot with Tinie Timpah, has announced that she will be helping the young Oluwatobiloba Falana in his modelling career and just as she was helped, she will help him to a considerable level too.

She also called on well meaning Nigerians to raise help for the young model to succeed.

In her words; “Just like me, the magic of the camera has opened a new chapter for a little less privilege boy in Lagos (the city of possibilities). Tobi innocently photobombed a wedding shoot & Tobi has now got a chance at “Primary Education ” by @iamterryg but he needs your help to earn money for 1) His welfare 2) His secondary education & to help his family.
Tobi has launched a modelling career & has been signed to @qtabyevents as a kid model. Please follow @oluwatobilobafalana & support him for the sake of good nature.”

We have her Instagram post below

January 27, 2002 is a day of horror that most Nigerians would always following the bomb blast that took the lives of many on that unforgettable day. But amazing, on that day, a four year old girl, Ifeoma survived and she is reminiscing on her life so far.

It is 19 years later and the young woman is reflecting on what happened on that fateful day in a post on social media.

Ifeoma who was just 4 then, recalled how she was crying during the bomb blast incident which occurred in the afternoon of January 27, 2002.

She wrote:

“Recall that “on the afternoon of January 27, a fire broke out in a street market being held next to the base, which was also home to the families of soldiers.

At around 18:00, the fire apparently spread to the base’s main munitions store, causing an enormous explosion.

This blast killed many of the base staff and their families and immediately destroyed several nearby streets, flying debris starting numerous fires further afield. Tremors from the explosion also collapsed many buildings in the area.”

“The past is but a story told!! and the future has been written in GOLD 😢😢 Today mark’s 19 years I escaped death !!

It would have been too young to die 😢 But God changed my story (27/1/2002) during the bomb blast that happened in Ikeja cantonment, when I was just 4 years old that took the lives of millions of souls including that of my kid brother 😭😭, and left me the only surviving child among all those that were drowned on that day at the Canal .. so many lives were lost, properties on that day 💔💔💔.

But here I am today thanking God for he has preserved me 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 because he knows he has a grater plan for me,which I haven’t fulfilled in earth 🙏🏻🙏🏻.

RIP to those souls that were lost including that of my brother may God console them (even tho the government fulfill Their promises😪 may God still touch their heart for them to remember us and fulfill their promises) January 27 2002”

We have her Instagram post below

Girl Hub Africa Volunteers, Nigeria’s rave making all female network of professional volunteers is set to hold its maiden edition of The Generation of Humanitarians And Volunteers Summit – ‘The G.H.A.V Summit’ themed ‘‘HUMANITARIANS IN THE 21ST CENTURY’’.
The summit which is a free event is designed to imbibe the essence and benefits of volunteering to its participants.
Speaking on the forth coming summit in Lagos, Founder Girl Hub Africa and Convener of the GHAV Summit, Gusi Tobby Lordwilliams said ‘‘The mission of The GHAV Summit is to empower young African youths through volunteering to be economically, mentally and socially self sufficient whilst being valuable members of the society.’’
‘‘The GHAV Summit is open to all, especially the young African humanitarians who want to give back their professional services as volunteers, embrace volunteering, learn and grow through it. There is a need to ensure people understand the importance of volunteering for maximum impact and transformation of their lives and that of others.’’ She concluded.
Speakers at The GHAV Summit include Mrs Mercy Makinde, Founder, Amazing Amazon Initiative; Osas Ighodalo Ajibade, Founder, Joyful Joy Foundation; Hauwa Ojeifo, Founder, She Writes Woman; Osasu Igbinedion, Founder, The Osasu Foundation; Dr. Abosede Lewu, Founder, Girlsaide Initiative; Barr. Michael Sunbola, Founder, Lagos Food Bank Initiative; Shade Ladipo, Media for Personality; Mrs Marina Osoba, Administrator, Laorche Leadership Foundation; Olive Emodi, Lawyer and Media Personality; Ayo Thompson, Media Personality; Deyemi Okanlawon, Nollywood Actor; Mayowa Ekpo, Media Personality; Bolanle Olukanni, Media Personality and Humanitarian; Mrs. Tolulope Falowo, Founder, Cancer Aware Nigeria;
The summit is scheduled to hold at the Laroche Leadership Foundation, Gbagada, Lagos on February 3, 2018 at 8am.
Who can attend THE GHAV SUMMIT? Aspiring young African humanitarians who want to give back their professional services as volunteers, embrace volunteering, learn from it and grow through it – to achieve sustainable development, make maximum impact, transform their lives and the lives of others, and ultimately, fulfil purpose.

Date: Saturday 3rd February 2018
Venue: Larouch Leadership Foundation Gbagada Lagos
Time: 8am

Attendance is free however registration is mandatory. There will be no entry without registration!

The GHAV Summit is proudly supported by Genevieve Magazine, Pulse, Exquisite Magazine, Fuze, Pidgin Blog, Wilsons Lemonade, We naturals, Joyful Joy Foundation, Social Prefect, KLM, Airfrance, NTA Channel 10, Laroche leadership foundation, WOMEN OF RUBIES, Making Fashion Legal, Dawn juice, Red19 photography, Lifestyle extra and Vpcube photography.