SARC- Sexual Assualt Referral Center

 

Lagos now has a Sexual Assault Referral Center. This center is set up by Patnership For Justice (An NGO) So if you know anyone who has been sexually assualted, and needs medical attention, you can contact the address below.

"The  Mirabel Center''

Lagos State Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.

Tel: 0811 555 4877 or 0818 724 3468

The Mirabel Centre, is a safe, friendly and private place that provides holistic and quality services and support to survivors of sexual assault in a compassionate and caring manner, in a way that
respects each individual's specific need and rights to make choices about how to address these needs.

The Mirabel Centre provides the following services
A. Medical examination and treatment for illness and injuries caused by the assault
B. Counselling (face to face and telephone) to help cope with emotional and psychological effects of rape
C. Help reporting to the police
D. Information on the legal system
E. Referral to other agencies for help not provided at the Centre.

All the services at the Centre, including drugs, are provided free.
Doctors and nurses working at the Centre are trained forensic medical examiners and the counselors have undergone training on sexual assault trauma. Confidentiality is a key principle at the Centre.

 

Get more info here

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Rivers crisis Update: JTF soldiers, Armored Cars Withdrawn From Gov's lodge by Pres. Jonathan?

Well that is what Sahara Reporters reported it. They said that about 30 soldiers guarding the Governor's lodge have been withdrawn by the Brigade Commander in charge of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Port Harcourt at the orders of President Goodluck Jonathan. 

They  reported that the soldiers took with them two Armored Personnel Cars (APC) usually stationed at Government House.

They also reported that a source told them that their source warned that things might get bloodier in the state capital with the JTF gone from Government House leaving the security of the governor and his aides in the hands of a few police officers and State Security Services agents.

This is really getting serious!

Guantánamo Bay Prison Force Feeding A Horrible Sight!

Have you been following the hunger strike incident Guantánamo Bay (US military detention camp and interrogation facility located in Cuba), where more than 100 hunger-strikers there continue their protest even as Ramadan begins. 

It was reported that more than 40 of them are being force-fed. A leaked document sets out the standard operating procedure (SOP), for force-feeding detainees.

 In this four-minute film made by Human Rights organisation Reprieve and Bafta award-winning director Asif Kapadia, US actor and rapper Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def), experiences this in-humane procedure.

See Video after the cut...

Sad Nigerian Story: Woman Comits Suicide After Dedicating Baby

Culled from Punch

A 35-year-old woman, identified as Ejobosele Okoruwa. has committed suicide in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government, Edo State, few hours after dedicating her three months old baby in a church.

Ejobosele dedicated her baby on Sunday, while she killed herself in the early hours of Monday.

Her lifeless body was found dangling from the ceiling with the wrapper she allegedly used to hang herself.

Husband of the deceased, Okoruwa told journalists that he slept in the sitting room with two of his children, while his wife slept in the bedroom with their eldest daughter and the baby.

Okoruwa said it was shouts from his daughter around 2am that woke him up, adding that he rushed inside the room only to see his wife dangling from the ceiling.

He said recent behaviour of his wife indicated that she was depressed, but it did not occur to him that she would take her own life...

Shame Shame Shame: Video of Rivers State Assembly Mayhem

The Rivers State Assembly was in fracas as some members of the house launched an attack to impeach the speaker of the house.

One of the house members Mr. Bipi is seen arriving the house with thugs,  he attacked his colleagues. It ended in a bloody fight among fight among pro and anti ex-speaker supporters.

It was reproted that 26 house memebers are supporters of the governor (Rotimi Ameachi) while some five others including Evans Bapakaye Bipi are loyal to the President (Goodluck Jonathan and of course his wife, Patience).




I saw this video and i kept shaking my head. It's not that this does not occur in order parts of the world but, do they have to?

Abeg what's you take my people?

(Video Courtesy: Sahara Reporters)

Wimbledon 2013 Udate: Serena Williams Crashes Out!

This year’s Wimbledon is really a champion slayer. And we were surprised when Roger Federar Crashed out, then it was the turn of Nadal,  and on Monday, the Wimbledon tournament crowd on Centre Court witnessed another astonishing result. 

Our dear beloved, imperious, indomitable, Serena Williams, in the women’s game, was sent off by Sabine Lisicki 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. Williams, who had barely given away a point thus far in the tournament, was shown the way out!

Syrian Jihadist Rebels Beheads Catholic Priest

 

Jihadist rebels in Northern Syria beheaded a  Catholic priest, Father Francois Murad, 49 (left and circled) was killed on 23 June in Gassanieh. 

This barbaric act was filmed on a camera phone in front of a cheering crowd of adult men and young male teenagers. It was posted on the internet.

The rebels who accused him of collaborating with Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime seized the priest who had been staying in the convent of the Custody of the Holy Land.

See the video after the cut...please be warned, the video is extremely graphic.

Oprah is Forbes No. 1 Most Powerful Celebrity

Yes she is Forbes 2013 number one, Yes Number 1 most powerful celeb! She topped the list of 100 celebs this year! *thumbs up*

Tired Of Your Country, Need Travel Excitement & Lower Taxes? Then Buy Residency/Citizenship Of Another Country!

Are you tired with your home country, and are you tired of paying heavy taxes and want to pay lower taxes, do you want to enjoy the freedom to travel?

Well, you can have all this and more, if you have as little as $100,000 to throw around!!! You could buy citizenship to a tropical Caribbean nation. Yelz!!! Provided you will invest in their country ooooo!

Aside from obvious countries like the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, who have investor programs and pathways to citizenship, here's a list of countries you might have overlooked. They will welcome you – as long as you show them the money.

If you consider this option, then here’s a list of countries that will give you citizenship that is ---if you show/give them the money in return.

Dominica

Dominica is a tropical Caribbean destination to consider, if you have less money to invest, a single applicant investment requires just a $100,000 deposit to the National Bank of Dominica, the country's largest financial institution. The investment amount doubles for a family of four.

Applicants must be of "outstanding character," must wait "at least eight weeks" for approval and must have a "basic level" of English, according to Dominica's website detailing the citizenship path.

Mandela's Condition Is Much Better Says President Zuma Of South Africa

President Zuma of South Africa, this morning reported that South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has improved overnight. His statement came after he visited Mandela in a hospital in Pretoria. He said Mandela's medical team told him the former president "remains critical but is now stable."

He said "I canceled my visit to Mozambique today so that I can see him and confer with the doctors. He is much better today than he was when I saw him last night,"

Although earlier, Mandela's oldest daughter said that although her father is critically ill, he opens his eyes and responds to touch.

Mandela, 94, is considered a revolutionary founding father of South Africa's modern democracy, has been undergoing treatment since June 8 for a recurring lung infection.

President Obama calls him a personal hero, I call him a personal hero too!

I raise my glass to a great man, Nelson Mandela!!!

Roger Federer Shockingly Crashes Out Of Wimbledon Tournament 2013

The seven-time Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer yesterday 26th June, 2013 suffered a staggering defeat in the history of this years tournament after being beaten by Ukraine's 116th ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky.

Sergiy Stakhovsky (27-year-old) fought from losing the opening set 7-6 before winning 7-6 7-5 7-5. This marked the greatest triumph of his career and ended Federer's record of making 36 consecutive grand slam quarterfinals.

CNN reports that Stakhovsky said: "Right now I can definitely tell my grandkids, I kicked the butt of Roger Federer," following his sensational victory.

Stakhovsky, held on in the fourth set tiebreak to see off the defending champion and 17-time grand slam winner.

By the way, Rafeal Nadal is out of the Wimbledon battle too! This year’s tournament will definitely birth a new champion. We’ll sit and watch.