Rising above: My story of overcoming abuse
My life has often been filled with pain. There are times when I feel I don’t belong, and times when I think life and I aren’t friends. Sometimes I believe the world would be better off without me and that…
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BBNaija’s Soma denies ex-girlfriend Hilda Dirisu’s abuse allegation, threatens lawsuit
Big Brother Naija reality show star, Soma has denied the allegations of physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Hilda Diris Newsmen reports that Hilda had earlier called the reality star out for physically abusing her and drugged her. Reacting to the…
Oxlade reveals Racist abuse in France
Singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has recalled suffering racial abuse in France. Appearing on a recent episode of ‘The Datebizz’ podcast, the singer revealed that the experience inspired the title of his debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa.’ “I…
The Naira abuse palaver
By Dakuku Peterside There is no dispute that Naira abuse or more specifically the act of spraying money at social events has become an acceptable norm or cultural practice in Nigeria. Nigerians have a cultural affinity for lavish social gatherings.…
NGO decries abuse of social media, entertainment
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Adicare Rehabilitation Home, on Tuesday said the abuse of social media and entertainment is injurious to mental health. The President of the organisation, Mrs Veronica Ezeh, said this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos. Ezeh…
FIFA launches service to protect World Cup players from online abuse
FIFA has launched a new service to crack down on hate speech and discrimination online during the World Cup, the sport’s governing body announced. The service will protect more than 830 World Cup players from abuse on social media during…
Man arrested for sexually abusing two infant daughters
A man identified as Uchennaya Nwubi has been arrested for allegedly abusing his two infant daughters. The man was arrested in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State by the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare. Nwubi…
Uniben VC tasks PSN on fight against substance abuse, fake drugs
Uniben VC tasks PSN on fight against substance abuse, fake drugs. Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Prof. Lillian Salami, the Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, has tasked the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to intensify fight against abuse of substances as well…