There is a meme that has made the rounds on the internet which goes, “Why is it that when 50 men call a woman a slut everyone believes them, but when 50 women accuse a man of rape no one believes them?” There is more than one answer to that question. Nigeria is a country... Read More

September 2, 2017

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Trump returns to Texas, to meet Hurricane Harvey survivors

President Donald Trump on Saturday returned to Texas to meet rescuers and survivors of Hurricane Harvey. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump plan on visiting Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, both areas hit with severe floods. “The president and First Lady will be back here [in Texas] on Saturday out with the families,” Vice President... Read More

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March 20, 2017

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#Impact365: WARIF opens its doors to women and young girls who have survived sexual violence

Findings from a National Survey carried out in 2014 on Violence Against Children in Nigeria confirmed one in four females reported experiencing sexual violence in childhood with approximately 70% reporting more than one incident of sexual violence. In the same study, it was found that 24.8% of females’ ages 18 to 24 years experienced sexual... Read More

Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through

crisis centre, Impact365, NGO, rape, sexual abuse, sexual violence, survivors, victims, WARIF

February 18, 2017

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Luxury bus crash: How woman jumped out of window to save her baby – Eyewitness

by Azeez Adeniyi Kenneth Ohai, one of the passengers of the luxury bus which plunge into the river in Mile 12 has said a woman dive into the water to save her baby. Kenneth who was one of the survivors said as the bus veered off the road and was heading for the canal, the... Read More

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January 24, 2017

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11 million Boko Haram survivors in need of humanitarian aid – UN envoy

The United Nations has said about 11 million survivors of Boko Haram insurgents are in need of humanitarian aids. Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer said this while speaking on the plight of people in Africa’s Lake Chad basin. Lanzer said the insurgency caused destructions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. “I wish I... Read More

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October 16, 2016

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Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

by Nike Ladokun Ever since I was 16years old, I’ve always been a firm believer of the ‘you’re better off not knowing’ philosophy until recently. 27th of September 2016 will always be a reminder for me not to take life for granted and also not to let the scars of my past dictate my decisions... Read More

Nigerian Voices

breast cancer awareness, cancer scare, health challenges, nigeria, specialist hospitals, survivors

September 5, 2016

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#Impact365: This group of young women are fighting to end rape

Stand to End Rape (STER) is an Non-governmental organization led by a number of young women who are using social media and other conventional ways to end rape in Nigeria. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, the STER team talks about the issue of rape in our society and how they are working to... Read More

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October 4, 2015

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President Buhari visits survivors of Abuja bomb explosions (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari visited the survivors of the twin bomb attacks on Nyanya and Kuje in Abuja. The President commiserated with the victims of Friday’s blasts, who are receiving treatment at the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital. Buhari assured the survivors that the Federal Government will take care of their medical bills. See photos:

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October 20, 2014

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#Lagos gives N50 million lump sum to First Consultant Hospital

by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos state government has announced a N50 million donation to First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, the hospital where the index case of the Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, Patrick Sawyer, was admitted and treated. It was also announced that the affected persons and survivors of the Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria... Read More

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July 8, 2014

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Opinion: Chibok survivors and multiple narratives of victimhood

by Jibrin Ibrahim Yes indeed, time is passing and the agronomy of the parents and relations continue to grow. So far, seven of the parents of the girls have died of their chagrin. Is the Nigerian State and Government saying they will continue to watch as the Kibaku Nation is annihilated? My heart bleeds for... Read More

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March 24, 2014

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No survivors: Missing plane went down in the Indian Ocean – Malaysian officials

by Akan Ido All hopes of finding the missing MH370 Malaysian Airlines plane have been foreclosed as Malaysian authorities have concluded that the aircraft carrying 239 people on board went down in the Southern Indian Ocean. According to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, based on new analysis the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch and Inmarsat,... Read More

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March 19, 2014

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#NISstampede: FG cancels Immigration recruitment exercise

by ‘Jola Sotubo Perhaps in an attempt to make amends for the deaths of job seekers at the recently conducted Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise, the federal government has cancelled the screening. Varying reports have been released about the number of casualties but it is believed that at least 16 people lost their lives... Read More

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March 17, 2014

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‘Over 15 people fell on me…’: #NISstampede survivor narrates horrific experience (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Families and friends of the job seekers who perished during the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise on Saturday are still counting their losses. READ: #NISstampede: I counted 6 women, 1 man in the mortuary – Eyewitness The fortunate people who survived the experience will obviously never forget it and one woman... Read More

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March 1, 2014

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“They checked our private parts before…”: Yobe massacre survivors narrate horrific experience

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Yobe college massacre which occurred on Tuesday signalled the end of life for some and the end of innocence for many others. Survivors of the Boko Haram atatck on the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in the Gujba Local Government of the state have opened up on the ordeal and revealed... Read More

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October 18, 2013

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#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: Survivor develops gangrene, may have fingers and toes amputated

by ‘Jola Sotubo Just when it seems like all the sad news relating to the Associated Airlines plane crash had been received, reports have it that the condition of one of the crew members who survived has taken a turn for the worse. It has been revealed that Quinneth Owolabi has developed gangrene on her... Read More

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October 8, 2013

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Sad news: One more plane crash survivor confirmed dead (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo According to confirmed reports, one of the victims of the Associated Airline plane crash on the casualty list passed away during the weekend making the death toll a total number of 14 persons. This information was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health, Jide Idris, saying that out of the seven survivors,... Read More

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October 7, 2013

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#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: Another victim battles for survival at ICU of LASUTH

by Tutu Akinlabi As DNA testing begins to ascertain the seperate identities of the victims of last Thursday’s Associated Airlines crash, reports have surfaced that one of the survivors is currently battling for dear life. Taiwo Akintunde, who is one of the burn victims currently undergoing treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)... Read More

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October 6, 2013

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#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: NCAA announces suspension of airline’s operations

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the recent Associated Airlines plane crash which claimed the lives of at least 13 people and injured a number of others, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday announced the suspension of all operations of the airline. The suspension of Associated Aviation Limited, who are the owners of the airline, was... Read More

Agagu, Associated Airlines, NCAA, plane crash, survivors, Suspension

October 6, 2013

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“Everything happened so fast”: How Agagu’s son and Femi Akinsanya survived Lagos plane crash

by ‘Jola Sotubo Startling details have come to light as to how uncomfortable Feyi, the late son of the recently deceased and buried former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu, felt about the state of the crashed plane that was carrying his father’s remains with him and several others in it. According to reports,... Read More

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October 5, 2013

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: 2 female survivors struggle to stay alive despite severe injuries (Viewer Discretion)

by Oge Okonkwo Toyin Samson and Queeneth Owolabi were part of the surviving crew members involved in the ill-fated Associated Airline plane crash which claimed thirteen lives on Thursday, October 3, 2013 around 9am. Reports say both ladies are currently receiving treatment for severe burns at the Ikeja General Hospital and have lost communication with friends... Read More

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September 22, 2013

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“It was like a movie seeing people sprayed with bullets”: Kenya mall survivors recount horror of massacre

A mother and her children hide from gunmen at Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi on Sept 21, 2013. Nahashon Mwangi was at work when he received a desperate telephone call from his son, pleading with him to rescue him from imminent death. “Dad, I have been shot in the neck and hand. I am bleeding.... Read More

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September 21, 2013

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Ombatse attack: We were left with no security for 3 days – Survivors recount their ordeal

by Oge Okonkwo Friday, September 13, 2013 is a day that will forever remain fresh in the memories of the people of Alago communities of Adabu, Obi, in Obi local government, and Assakio in Lafia local government, Nassarawa state as terror was unleashed on the community by the dreaded Ombatse group. The Ombatse militia carved fear into... Read More

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July 28, 2013

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Tragic news: 31 migrants including Nigerians drown while crossing into Italy

by Rachel Ogbu 31 migrants are said to have drowned off the coast of Libya, while attempting to cross into Italy on Friday. Nigerian migrants were also among those who died, Italian media reported. Also nine women were believed to be part of those who sank. According to survivors report, the ship was carrying 53... Read More

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April 26, 2013

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Tragic Friday: 50 more survivors found amid Bangladesh building rubble, over 300 dead

Rescuers tunneling Friday into the rubble of the eight-story building that collapsed Wednesday discovered another 50 people trapped on what remained of its third floor, an official said. Bangladesh Fire Service Deputy Director Maj. Mizamur Rahman said rescuers were hoping to free them within a few hours. Also Friday, two women who gave birth under... Read More

Bangladesh building, collapsed building, survivors

October 20, 2012

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Tragedy: Scores of passengers drown in Ogun as bus plunges into river

by Isi Esene Thirty three bus passengers were reported to have died on Friday along the J4, Ogbere-Ijebu stretch of the Sagamu–Ore Expressway when their vehicle skidded-off the road and plunged into a river. It was learnt that three people survived the accident including a pregnant woman who was said to have hung between a... Read More

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August 8, 2012

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“The gunmen planned to kill us all” – Deeper Life attack survivors

by Isi Esene The survivors of the Monday attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State yesterday have narrated their harrowing experience during the attack on them during a service. The attack, carried out by unknown gunmen, has so far claimed twenty lives. A survivor who narrated his experience from the hospital... Read More

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The hero’s welcome for Bollylomo could take survivors speaking up a step back

Trump returns to Texas, to meet Hurricane Harvey survivors

#Impact365: WARIF opens its doors to women and young girls who have survived sexual violence

Luxury bus crash: How woman jumped out of window to save her baby – Eyewitness

11 million Boko Haram survivors in need of humanitarian aid – UN envoy

Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

#Impact365: This group of young women are fighting to end rape

President Buhari visits survivors of Abuja bomb explosions (PHOTOS)

#Lagos gives N50 million lump sum to First Consultant Hospital

Opinion: Chibok survivors and multiple narratives of victimhood

No survivors: Missing plane went down in the Indian Ocean – Malaysian officials

#NISstampede: FG cancels Immigration recruitment exercise

‘Over 15 people fell on me…’: #NISstampede survivor narrates horrific experience (PICTURED)

“They checked our private parts before…”: Yobe massacre survivors narrate horrific experience

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: Survivor develops gangrene, may have fingers and toes amputated

Sad news: One more plane crash survivor confirmed dead (WATCH)

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: Another victim battles for survival at ICU of LASUTH

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: NCAA announces suspension of airline’s operations

“Everything happened so fast”: How Agagu’s son and Femi Akinsanya survived Lagos plane crash

#AssociatedAirlinesCrash: 2 female survivors struggle to stay alive despite severe injuries (Viewer Discretion)

“It was like a movie seeing people sprayed with bullets”: Kenya mall survivors recount horror of massacre

Ombatse attack: We were left with no security for 3 days – Survivors recount their ordeal

Tragic news: 31 migrants including Nigerians drown while crossing into Italy

Tragic Friday: 50 more survivors found amid Bangladesh building rubble, over 300 dead

Tragedy: Scores of passengers drown in Ogun as bus plunges into river

“The gunmen planned to kill us all” – Deeper Life attack survivors

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