#MeToo: Meet the female sexual abuse survivors speaking out it Nigeria (photos/videos)

For years, sexual assault victims have suffered in silence but with the recent popularity of the #MeToo movement, women have become emboldened to speak up.

Most of those speaking out have been women in the Western world. However, five Nigerian women recently opened up to CNN about suffering sexual abuse and it's an eye-opening report.

For years, sexual assault victims have suffered in silence but with the recent popularity of the #MeToo movement, women have become emboldened to speak up.

Most of those speaking out have been women in the Western world. However, five Nigerian women recently opened up to CNN about suffering sexual abuse and it's an eye-opening report.

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Russian plane crash kills 32 people in Syria

A Russian transport plane crashed on landing at Russia’s Hmeimim airbase in Syria, killing all 32 people on board, the defence ministry said in a statement reported by RIA Novosti.

A Russian transport plane crashed on landing at Russia’s Hmeimim airbase in Syria, killing all 32 people on board, the defence ministry said in a statement reported by RIA Novosti.

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20-year-old labourer arraigned for stabbing neighbour in Abuja

Today, Police in Abuja arraigned a 20-year-old labourer, Ali Muhammed, in a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stabbing another man, Mubarrak Abdullahi, on the face. 

Today, Police in Abuja arraigned a 20-year-old labourer, Ali Muhammed, in a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stabbing another man, Mubarrak Abdullahi, on the face. 

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Toyin Lawani's baby daddy insults her on social media....Alleges that she's having plastic surgery done in Turkey

Toyin Lawani's baby daddy, Trigg, is attacking her on social media. The self acclaimed rapper took to his Instagram page this evening to accuse her of going to Turkey to get platic surgery done. If you recall, a fee days ago, he threw shade at her, saying that she eqs jealous of his much younger girlfriend.

Toyin Lawani's baby daddy, Trigg, is attacking her on social media. The self acclaimed rapper took to his Instagram page this evening to accuse her of going to Turkey to get platic surgery done. If you recall, a fee days ago, he threw shade at her, saying that she eqs jealous of his much younger girlfriend.

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Woman Defrauds Popular Lagos Pastor Tony Rapu Of N23.3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Tuesday arraigned Olawunmi Dilureni before Justice S.O. Solebo of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N23,320,000.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Tuesday arraigned Olawunmi Dilureni before Justice S.O. Solebo of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N23,320,000.

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Nollywood Actress Ivie Okujaye Shares Pregnancy Experience As She Welcomes Her New Baby

Nollywood actress Ivie Okujaye is now a mother of a bouncing baby girl.

The actress shared the photo of her new baby girl on Instagram saying she doesn’t believe how time went by quickly. Ivie with this new baby is a mother or two now.

Nollywood actress Ivie Okujaye is now a mother of a bouncing baby girl.

The actress shared the photo of her new baby girl on Instagram saying she doesn’t believe how time went by quickly. Ivie with this new baby is a mother or two now.

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This Is The Heartwarming Message Davido Sends To His Father Adedeji Adeleke As He Clocks A Year Older

Today, March 6th is Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke’s birthday and the artiste is celebrating his father as he clocks a year older with a heartwarming message.

Davido posted a photo of himself with his brothers and father, wishing him a happy birthday.

Today, March 6th is Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke’s birthday and the artiste is celebrating his father as he clocks a year older with a heartwarming message.

Davido posted a photo of himself with his brothers and father, wishing him a happy birthday.

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List Of 5 Nigerian Celebrities And Their Alleged Gay Partners

Over time rumors have been spread about Nigerian male celebrities who derive sexual satisfaction from other men. The stories are unending.

Over time rumors have been spread about Nigerian male celebrities who derive sexual satisfaction from other men. The stories are unending.

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See How Angry Villagers Disgraced Politician In Broad Daylight For Not Serving Them Well (Photos)

Some villagers who had become really angry with a politician whom they felt had not served them well, have taken laws into their hands to punish him.

Some villagers who had become really angry with a politician whom they felt had not served them well, have taken laws into their hands to punish him.

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Shatta Wale arrested by police in Ghana

Popular Ghanaian singer,Shatta Wale has been arrested by the Police in Ghana over an alleged assault on a policeman on duty.

The controversial artiste was seen in a viral video having a heated verbal brawl with a police officer, who had apparently stopped an unregistered Range Rover SUV. The video was circulated across social media over the weekend.

Popular Ghanaian singer,Shatta Wale has been arrested by the Police in Ghana over an alleged assault on a policeman on duty.

The controversial artiste was seen in a viral video having a heated verbal brawl with a police officer, who had apparently stopped an unregistered Range Rover SUV. The video was circulated across social media over the weekend.

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Wow: Checkout 9 Nigerian Celebrities Who Stylishly Rocked The Trending Tracksuit Pants (Photos)

There’s a new trend with tracksuits in town, and celebrities are already wearing it and creating their own style with it.

 

Tracksuits are good outfits for days you want to go casual. They are also worn for exercise or sports to give that comfortable feel and easy movement.

There’s a new trend with tracksuits in town, and celebrities are already wearing it and creating their own style with it.

 

Tracksuits are good outfits for days you want to go casual. They are also worn for exercise or sports to give that comfortable feel and easy movement.

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JAMB Candidates Donate Food Items To Orphanage Home

A group of candidates preparing for the forthcoming Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB examination have donated several food items to the Citadel of Grace Mission International Orphanage home in Igando, Lagos

The over 100 candidates currently attend Success Mandate Pre-Varsity l Academy which organises an annual Mandate to Save-A-Soul Project to orphanage homes.

A group of candidates preparing for the forthcoming Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB examination have donated several food items to the Citadel of Grace Mission International Orphanage home in Igando, Lagos

The over 100 candidates currently attend Success Mandate Pre-Varsity l Academy which organises an annual Mandate to Save-A-Soul Project to orphanage homes.

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Checkout Beautiful Photos Of Alaafin Of Oyo’s Newborn Twin Boys

Over the last two weeks, news from the Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace flooded our timeline as the 80 year old monarch welcomed two sets of twins to his family.

Over the last two weeks, news from the Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace flooded our timeline as the 80 year old monarch welcomed two sets of twins to his family.

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FIFA World Cup Arrives Nigeria Wednesday

The original trophy to be handed over to the 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning team at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15 will arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said on its website on Tuesday that the trophy will arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a chartered flight at 11 a.m.

The original trophy to be handed over to the 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning team at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15 will arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said on its website on Tuesday that the trophy will arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a chartered flight at 11 a.m.

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21-year-old Lady gives birth to a baby, without knowing she was pregnant

A teenager didn’t know she was having a baby until she was in labour because she hadn’t shown any signs of pregnancy.

Charlotte Thomson, now 21, of Newcastle upon Tyne, had regular periods and was still slipping into her size 8 dresses so had no idea she was expecting.

A teenager didn’t know she was having a baby until she was in labour because she hadn’t shown any signs of pregnancy.

Charlotte Thomson, now 21, of Newcastle upon Tyne, had regular periods and was still slipping into her size 8 dresses so had no idea she was expecting.

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Nigerians react to billboards put up to welcome Yusuf Buhari from abroad

President Muhammadu Buhari's son ,Yusuf Buhari returned to the country last Thursday from a medical trip following the injuries he sustained on December 26, 2017 from a motorbike accident in Abuja. Some persons or groups who were happy about the return of Nigeria’s first son appreciated him by erecting billboards in Abuja metropolis to welcome him in their own way.

President Muhammadu Buhari's son ,Yusuf Buhari returned to the country last Thursday from a medical trip following the injuries he sustained on December 26, 2017 from a motorbike accident in Abuja. Some persons or groups who were happy about the return of Nigeria’s first son appreciated him by erecting billboards in Abuja metropolis to welcome him in their own way.

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"I am training my daughter to cripple or kill any rapist" Nigerian mother says

A Nigerian mother has said she isn't raising her daughter to avoid getting raped, but what she's doing is teaching the girl how to cripple and kill rapists.

A Nigerian mother has said she isn't raising her daughter to avoid getting raped, but what she's doing is teaching the girl how to cripple and kill rapists.

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18-year-old mother arrested in Imo State for selling her 2 month old baby at N120,000

The Imo State Police Command arrested a teenage mother and two child traffickers over the sale of her baby.

The Imo State Police Command arrested a teenage mother and two child traffickers over the sale of her baby.

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Osinbajo Insists On 'Private Wedding' For Daughter, Damilola Osinbajo

It appears Professor Yemi Osinbajo is not interested in organizing any elaborate wedding for his child as done by the Governors of Kano and Oyo States recently.

It appears Professor Yemi Osinbajo is not interested in organizing any elaborate wedding for his child as done by the Governors of Kano and Oyo States recently.

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Some parents make it easier for children to be defiled – DSVRT coordinator

The coordinator of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team DSVRT, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has said that some parents actually make it easy for an abuser to defile their children. Vivour-Adeniyi said parents leaving their wards in the hands of neighbors has overtime made it easy for an abuser to abuse them.

The coordinator of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team DSVRT, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has said that some parents actually make it easy for an abuser to defile their children. Vivour-Adeniyi said parents leaving their wards in the hands of neighbors has overtime made it easy for an abuser to abuse them.

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Check Out How Nigerian Celebrities Look In Police Uniform (Photos)

The Lagos State Police Command has included Nigerian celebrities in a sensitization programme to connect the general public with the security operatives.

The Lagos State Police Command has included Nigerian celebrities in a sensitization programme to connect the general public with the security operatives.

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Photos: "They are now safe and free from fear" Danish aid worker and her team rescue three children accused of witchcraft in Akwa Ibom

A team from the Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF) last Sunday,  rescued three children accused of witchcraft in Akwa Ibom State.

In a statement posted on her Facebook page, Danish aid worker and co-founder of (ACAEDF) Anja Ringgren Love, said the three boys are now safe and free from fear.

A team from the Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF) last Sunday,  rescued three children accused of witchcraft in Akwa Ibom State.

In a statement posted on her Facebook page, Danish aid worker and co-founder of (ACAEDF) Anja Ringgren Love, said the three boys are now safe and free from fear.

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Oh No! Many Killed As Wedding Party Truck Falls From Bridge Into River Bed (Photo)

Many people have been reported dead after a truck carrying a wedding party went off a bridge right unto the ground below.

Many people have been reported dead after a truck carrying a wedding party went off a bridge right unto the ground below.

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Odunlade Adekola Wears Wig & Make Up As He Acts As Bobrisky In New Movie

Nollywood’s most sought after actor and the King of memes, Odunlade Adekola is set to play yet another challenging role in an upcoming movie titled Atupa.

Nollywood’s most sought after actor and the King of memes, Odunlade Adekola is set to play yet another challenging role in an upcoming movie titled Atupa.

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I’m not a cheating boyfriend – Davido declares

It Seems like Davido is backtracking from his earlier claim that he follows everything on skirt by sharing a short video on his Instagram page in which he said that he is not a cheating boyfriend.

The multiple hit maker has been very vocal about his love for his current girlfriend, Chioma. Pictures and videos of both of them are spread across social media even though Davido has been linked severally with other ladies.

It Seems like Davido is backtracking from his earlier claim that he follows everything on skirt by sharing a short video on his Instagram page in which he said that he is not a cheating boyfriend.

The multiple hit maker has been very vocal about his love for his current girlfriend, Chioma. Pictures and videos of both of them are spread across social media even though Davido has been linked severally with other ladies.

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Young Woman Disgraced For Stealing At A Wedding In Delta (Photos)

A young woman who tried to make away with a valuable during a wedding party in the Niger Delta area was manhandled and embarrassed publicly.

A woman was publicly humiliated after she was apprehended for stealing at a wedding ceremony in Delta state.

A young woman who tried to make away with a valuable during a wedding party in the Niger Delta area was manhandled and embarrassed publicly.

A woman was publicly humiliated after she was apprehended for stealing at a wedding ceremony in Delta state.

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Police arrest syndicate that specialises in forging National Identity Cards

The Sokoto State Police Command said it has arrested a syndicate that specialises in forging the National Identity Card.  

The Sokoto State Police Command said it has arrested a syndicate that specialises in forging the National Identity Card.  

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Yahoo boys clear out Nigerian man mum’s life savings

A Nigerian and Twitter user @Jumike210, took to the platform to lament over a fraud act carried out by Nigeria yahoo boys  (fraudsters) who targeted his mum’s account.According to him, his mum’s Union Bank account has all her life savings and the fraudsters cleared it all and left the woman in tears. Here’s what he tweeted;

A Nigerian and Twitter user @Jumike210, took to the platform to lament over a fraud act carried out by Nigeria yahoo boys  (fraudsters) who targeted his mum’s account.According to him, his mum’s Union Bank account has all her life savings and the fraudsters cleared it all and left the woman in tears. Here’s what he tweeted;

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Man bags life in prison for murder of a woman who turned down $8 offer for sex

A jury has convicted a Georgia man who killed a woman after she rejected his offer of paying $8 for sex. Felix Shirley was sentenced to life in prison plus five years on Friday for the killing of 26-year-old Misha Moore in January 2017, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office said.

A jury has convicted a Georgia man who killed a woman after she rejected his offer of paying $8 for sex. Felix Shirley was sentenced to life in prison plus five years on Friday for the killing of 26-year-old Misha Moore in January 2017, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office said.

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Actress Angela Okorie blasts a follower who accused her of jetting off to see former Gambia leader, Yahya Jammeh

Nollywood actress and movie producer, Angela Okorie blasted a follower who tried to troll her on social media page.

Nollywood actress and movie producer, Angela Okorie blasted a follower who tried to troll her on social media page.

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#BBNaija: Cee C nominates Tobi for eviction

Apparently tonight’s live nomination turned out to be the most interesting nomination since the onset of the BBNaija double edition.

Last week the former Head of House Tobi, put up Cee-C and Lolu for eviction and saved Bam Bam and Rico, but this week, the tables have turned as Cee C and Lolu put Tobi and his strategic partner, Alex up for eviction.

Apparently tonight’s live nomination turned out to be the most interesting nomination since the onset of the BBNaija double edition.

Last week the former Head of House Tobi, put up Cee-C and Lolu for eviction and saved Bam Bam and Rico, but this week, the tables have turned as Cee C and Lolu put Tobi and his strategic partner, Alex up for eviction.

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HORRIFIED Villagers Open Belly Of 20ft Crocodile Only To Find Arms & Legs Of Missing Fisherman

Terror-stricken villagers cut open a killer crocodile to find the arms and legs of a mutilated fisherman.

Andi Aso Erang, 36, vanished while collecting clams in a river near his home in East Kutai, Borneo.

His worried family raised the alarm and were left devastated two days later when they found his mutilated body on the banks of the Kabuyahan River last Thursday.

Terror-stricken villagers cut open a killer crocodile to find the arms and legs of a mutilated fisherman.

Andi Aso Erang, 36, vanished while collecting clams in a river near his home in East Kutai, Borneo.

His worried family raised the alarm and were left devastated two days later when they found his mutilated body on the banks of the Kabuyahan River last Thursday.

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RRS Nabs Father & Son Who Sell Tramadol, Other Hard Drugs To Lagos Students [Photos]

The Rapid Response Squad has nabbed a father and son, Ibrahim Sheu (40) & Franku Ibrahim (23)for selling Tramadol and other hard drugs to secondary and primary school pupils in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs who noticed this alerted RRS. They operated at Itire. Another photo...

The Rapid Response Squad has nabbed a father and son, Ibrahim Sheu (40) & Franku Ibrahim (23)for selling Tramadol and other hard drugs to secondary and primary school pupils in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs who noticed this alerted RRS. They operated at Itire. Another photo...

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Bauchi: Two Die Out Of 20 Suffering From Cholera

The Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), Adamu Gamawa, has confirmed the death of two out of the 20 people suffering from cholera in Bauchi metropolis.

The Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), Adamu Gamawa, has confirmed the death of two out of the 20 people suffering from cholera in Bauchi metropolis.

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Chelsea star N'Golo Kante collapsed during training session ahead of Manchester City clash

Chelsea football star, N’Golo Kante reportedly suffered a frightening health scare as he collapsed during training last Friday, just days before their Premier League clash with Manchester City.

The 26-year-old French midfielder was said to have fainted at the club's Cobham training base as Antonio Conte's side prepared for Sunday's game at the Etihad.

Chelsea football star, N’Golo Kante reportedly suffered a frightening health scare as he collapsed during training last Friday, just days before their Premier League clash with Manchester City.

The 26-year-old French midfielder was said to have fainted at the club's Cobham training base as Antonio Conte's side prepared for Sunday's game at the Etihad.

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Fans troop out to welcome #BBNaija housemate, Ahneeka as she arrives Lagos

Big Brother Naija housemate, Ahneeka, who was evicted from the on-going 3rd season of the reality show alongside her partner, Angel, have just touched down in Lagos.

Big Brother Naija housemate, Ahneeka, who was evicted from the on-going 3rd season of the reality show alongside her partner, Angel, have just touched down in Lagos.

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