Reduce the Risk of Becoming a Rape Victim

Sexual Assault Prevention: Preventative Measures to Help Avoid a Risky Situations from Escalating

Anyone can be the target of sexual assault, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual history, or social class.  There is no stereotypical victim or rapist.  Nearly 85% of all victims of sexual assault knew the person who raped or assaulted them.  Often a situation starts off innocent and fun, but can then very quickly escalate out of control.

Avoid hazardous situations. 
Sexual assault can occur in any situation and is never your fault regardless of the circumstances. However, by taking such steps as traveling accompanied and avoiding alcohol and drugs, you can substantially reduce your risks for being victimized. 

Communicate your limits clearly. 
If someone starts to offend you or cross a line that you have set for yourself, tell them firmly and early. Polite approaches may be misunderstood or ignored. If the person does not respect your wishes, remove yourself from the situation immediately. Miscommunication can be explained later. Do not give someone the chance to violate your wishes or boundaries. This can often contribute to the guilt felt following unwanted sexual advances, but it does not make it your fault.
 

Be assertive. 
Often passivity can be interpreted as permission - it is not. Be direct and firm with someone who is sexually pressuring you. Tell an acquaintance or your partner what you want - or don't want - and stick with your decision. Regardless, there must always be active consent on both sides. Consent to one thing does not imply another.
 

Trust your instincts. 
If you feel you are being pressured into unwanted sex, you probably are. If you feel uncomfortable or threatened around an acquaintance or your partner, get out of the situations immediately. If you misread someone's signals, you can always explain later.
 

Respond physically. 
Even clear communication is not always effective. Some people simply don't listen or don't care. If either person is intoxicated of high, it may also complicate the situation. However, it is not an excuse for someone to commit sexual assault. If someone is assaulting you and not responding to your objections, you have the right to respond physically or to physically defend yourself if you feel you can do so. If possible, push the person away, scream "No!", and say that you consider what the person is doing to be rape. It is understandable that most people instinctively do not respond forcefully to people they know. It is not your fault if you find that you are unable to do so.

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Without clear consent from both parties it is still sexual assault and no one ever deserves to be raped or assaulted!

AT HOME

• Make sure all windows and doors in your home can be locked securely, particularly sliding glass doors. Use the locks. Keep entrances well lighted.
• Check the identification of any sales or service person before letting him in.
• If you live in an apartment, avoid being in the laundry room or garage by yourself, especially at night.
• If you come home alone and find a door or window open or signs of forced entry don't go in. Go to the nearest phone and call the police.

WHILE WALKING

• Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
• Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible.
• Walk confidently at a steady pace on the side of the street facing traffic.
• Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes, and alleys.
• If you are in trouble, attract help any way you can. Scream, yell for help, or yell "Fire!"
• If you feel you're being followed, walk into a store or knock on a house door. 

WHILE DRIVING

• Keep your car in good working order and the gas tank at least half full.
• Park in well-lighted areas and lock the doors, even if you'll only be gone a short time.
• When you return to your car, have the key ready and check the front and rear seats and floor before getting in.
• Drive with all the doors locked.
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
• If you have a flat tire, drive on it until you reach a safe well-lighted and well-traveled area.
• Exercise extra caution when using underground and enclosed parking garages. Try not to go alone.
• If you are being followed, don't drive home. Go to the nearest police or fire station and honk your horn. Or drive to an open gas station or other business where you can safely call the police. Don't leave your car unless you are certain you can get inside the building safely. Try to obtain the license plate number and description of the car following you.

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has come under a heavy and continued criticism from his country men by Deji Adeyanju

BOOM | @MBuhari’s @APCNigeria Led Federal Government Is Visionless, Clueless And Useless, Says @AdeyanjuDeji. -TheWailersNG

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has come under a heavy and continued criticism from his country men over his poor management of the economy and unity of the nation.

Buhari who was away from Nigeria on medical leave for over 50 days where his Vice, Osibanjo had started returning the country back to the path of economic recovery and uniting the country, It was glaringly noticed that there was peaceful atmosphere and coexistence in Nigeria when Buhari was away in London.

Upon Buhari’s return, hostility returned, everything the country was known for, before he left for Medical vacation returned to Nigeria, citizens are lamenting and regretting their actions of electing Buhari as the leader of the country, no day that pass bye that Nigerians don’t take to social media to express their disappointment in the President. The spade of suicide has doubled in Nigeria under Buhari because the people are frustrated and poorer.

Buhari has introduced a new system of fighting corruption, which is to assassinate peoples character via the media, arrest, harass and demonize them, especially those on the opposition while massive corruption passes through his nose everyday. He is also known not to respect the rule of law or obey court orders.

As the ordinary country men and women are lamenting the mismanagement of Nigeria by Buhari, so as opinion shapers and leaders.

“Kogi State born Prince Adeyanju, a former and the pioneer New Media director of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which prided herself as the biggest political party in Africa, who is now in deep political crisis took to his Social Media account to express his opinion on Buhari’s current way of handling the country and he said”

“The Buhari APCNigeria led Federal Government is visionless, clueless, useless and does not have the capacity to move Nigeria forward”

The country’s men and women are desperately looking for a way out of the mess Buhari has created for the country, since the advent of Nigerian democracy, the nation has never been this divided and poor because his government is run solely on propaganda.

Revealed: London terror attack suspect identified as Khalid Masood

As culled from LIB, The attacker who murdered three people and injured many others before he was shot dead by the police in yesterday's London attack has been identified as Khalid Masood.

It has been confirmed that he was born in the UK and was in his mid 50s. It is strongly believed that he is inspired by Islamic extremism. 

Yesterday, Mr Masood drove along Westminster Bridge yesterday afternoon killing a mother-of-two and a man in his mid-50s and injuring another 29 people, some of them critically. He then got out of the vehicle and ran round the corner to get into the grounds of the Palace of Westminster where he stabbed a police officer before he was gunned down.

Describing the terrorist, Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Theresa May told MPs that he was a ‘peripheral’ figure, adding that he was not part of their current intelligence picture.

"What I can confirm is that the man was British-born and that some years ago he was once investigated by MI5 in relation to concerns about violent extremism. He was a peripheral figure. The case is historic. He was not part of the current intelligence picture. There was no prior intelligence of his intent or of the plot." She said

Anti-terror police have arrested eight people in the wake of the attack.

Financing agriculture and non-oil exports

Written by the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspaper

The Bankers Committee’s decision that all deposit money banks (DMBs) in the country should, every year, set aside and pool together five (5%) per cent of their Profit After Tax (PAT) for financing agriculture and non-oil exports is a very commendable one. The plan is to support agricultural and import substitution policies of the government as well as the drive towards diversification of the economy. According to reports, the banks would use the pooled funds to be kept in the Central Bank, controlled and administered by the Bankers Committee, to make equity investments and not loans in companies that operate in the agricultural and non-oil export sectors. Banks would, therefore, not charge the companies interest but would be rewarded by sharing out of the dividends declared by the companies. A maximum period of 10 years was agreed for banks to exit from companies they financed. The Bankers Committee would set up a Project Review Committee that would, among other things, assess applications from companies desiring to benefit from the scheme, make recommendations to a Board of Trustees of the Bankers Committee. The scheme would commence in 2017 using funds, estimated at N25 billion, from banks’ 2016 financial statements.

The scheme promises filling the huge financing gaps that exist in the target sectors of the economy, significant reduction in cost of funds for the beneficiary companies, improvement in the country’s productive and export capacities, employment creation, poverty reduction, enhanced foreign exchange earnings and foreign reserve. Overall, the scheme promises to impact positively on the economy and hence the economic and social well-being of the citizens. These benefits however, can only be expected if the recipient companies would be efficiently and effectively managed.

But it is good to remind Nigerians that the country has travelled the route the Bankers Committee plans to take it through again some 17 years ago, without any concrete and sustained benefits there-from. Given that there is not much conceptual difference between what the Bankers Committee was reported to have agreed to do and what it did in the past, stakeholders must feel concerned regarding the recent initiative.

In 1999, the same Bankers Committee agreed to finance Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) under a scheme it christened Small and Medium Industries Equity Investment Fund (SMIEIS). The scheme took off in 2001 with banks setting aside 10 per cent of their Profit Before Tax (PBT) for equity investment in small and medium industries. The objective was to assist in “stimulating economic growth, developing local technology and generating employment.” The investment focus was the real sector with emphasis on “agro-allied, information technology and telecommunications, manufacturing, educational establishments, services, tourism and leisure, solid minerals, construction and others that the Bankers Committee might determine from time to time.” While the banks were to independently find businesses to invest in, they had a minimum of three (3) years to exit from businesses they supported.
In the first three years (2001-2003) of operating SMIEIS, it was reported by Central Bank that N19.7 billion had been set aside by banks with only N7.1 billion (36.04 %) invested in 137 projects. By 2008 accumulated funds reached N42.02 billion of which N28.20 billion (67.1%) was invested in 336 projects. The unutilised balance of N13.82 billion or 32.9% was in 2009 transferred, according to CBN, as seed money for setting up a “Micro-Credit Fund” (MCF) initiative. Unfortunately, till date, the fate of MCF remains unknown but SMIEIS has become history.

For the eight (8) years (2001 to 2008) that SMIEIS was operated, the amount provided by banks for investment was never fully utilised, meaning that either the companies had enough money to undertake their operations or the Funds’ conditions were not attractive to them. CBN identified the challenges faced by the scheme as: low awareness of the scheme by SMIs, unwillingness of many SMI proprietors to dilute ownership and partner with others and general harsh investment environment. Added to these should be the yet to be verified claims that some of the banks attempted or wanted to corner for themselves some of the businesses they invested into under the scheme.

In floating SMIEIS, the Bankers Committee did robust arrangements to ensure its success. Beyond defining the projects that would qualify for the funding, it even, produced a compilation of moribund companies that could be revived via SMIEIS; provided the operational and supervision modalities; assigned responsibilities to various stakeholders (e.g. CBN, SEC, Government, Banks, Independent Fund Managers, Promoters/Proprietors of SMIs and itself); provided for what the Funds would be used for and how to treat any unutilised portion. It established two venture capital companies, an Advisory Committee and also engaged in some public enlightenment and sensitisation programmes. Going by public records, it can be claimed that the Bankers Committee planned for the success of SMIEIS.

But what did Nigeria get in spite of all that? To a majority of stakeholders, obviously including the Bankers Committee, the SMIEIS scheme failed to achieve its objectives.

Even, no one can point to any of the 336 beneficiary projects that still stand.

Therefore, the questions for the Bankers Committee, in its attempt to establish the latest bank equity participation in companies are: what has happened to SMIEIS’ unutilised N13.82 billion transferred to MCF; and has the Bankers Committee taken stock of what befell SMIEIS and provided practical and realistic mitigating strategies to ensure success and sustainability of the new scheme? If it has not, it is advisable that it conducts a thorough study to determine the immediate and remote causes for the truncation and/or failure of the earlier scheme and to develop appropriate solutions. Anything short of these, a guarantee of success will be very remote.

5 Easy Ways to Prevent Stretch Marks during Pregnancy

When a woman is pregnant, a lot of changes happen to her body. One of such changes is the appearance of stretch marks. For some women, it is only when they are pregnant these marks appear while for others they don’t have to be pregnant. Although stretch marks are very easy to get, they are not difficult to get rid of. The only thing women fear is the stigma, especially from men. Some men say that they dislike stretch marks. Whatever the case may be, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 ways to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.

Keep your body hydrated

Your body needs to be hydrated for maximum skin elasticity. Skin elasticity is the skin’s ability to stretch and then go back to normal. So, drinking between 8 and 12 cups of water daily can help skin elasticity and thus prevent these stretch marks. Generally, it is not good for pregnant women to be dehydrated.

Use moisturizers and creams

Creams and moisturizers can be used to keep the skin moist and damp. It is advisable to use creams that contain Vitamin E or Vitamin A. This types of cream cannot cause any damage to the skin and can also prevent these marks. You should use it preferably after having your bath. Important, avoid using harsh chemicals on your skin.

Don’t eat for two

Yes, you are carrying an extra life in your belly and the temptation or craving will be there to eat for two. You don’t need to eat for two no matter how hungry you are. You should eat enough that will satisfy you. The only thing you need to do is to eat a balanced diet. Eating for two or eating too much during pregnancy can cause stretch marks.

Exercise during pregnant

Not all pregnant women will be disposed to exercise during pregnant. But it is good you try to do it as exercising help retains skin elasticity by improving the circulation. There is no gainsaying that the exercises you perform should not be intense.

Gain weight gradually

This is perhaps the quickest way to get stretch marks. The faster you gain weight, the more you are vulnerable to stretch marks. You should follow your doctor’s recommendation for slowly gaining weight. Usually, women add weight when pregnant.

By Adeniyi OGUNFOWOKE
PR Associate at Jumia Travel
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Wet Dreams: Natural Or Spiritual?

A nocturnal emission, also called a wet dream, is an involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep. The cause of these experiences is uncertain but popular wisdom puts them down to either erotic dreams or the buildup of semen in the prostate, so basically its from your thought process. Wet dream is an accidental and unintentional thing. It is not a sin that can be counted against you that you found yourself to have ejaculated, when you woke-up from your sleep. Medical scientists are of the notion that nocturnal emission/wet dream is a natural help for a release of tension in men especially. No single man is comfortable with wet dreams for so many reasons. Most of the common wet dreams are simply that the man dreams he was having sex with a woman or a woman dreaming of having sex with a man or vice versa; but somehow they are actually masturbating while the dream is occurring. The scientists are of the opinion that men always think about sex a lot. Ok, lemme talk about this from my own perspective. I don’t think I’ve had one before, yea really, or if I have then maybe that’s way a long time ago that I can’t remember. Personally, I don’t think its natural per say, and dwelling on the nature of Nigeria as a country filled with overly-spiritual citizens “I’m spiritually sensitive tho. just not an extremist” . I don’t see a reason why it can be viewed as natural not even with scientists saying its a natural help for the release of tension in men most especially. I still can’t find, how that holds water abeg. Really!!! do they know the amount of stress and tension an average lagosian or a job seeker goes through on a daily basis trying to survive or facing interview panels?… I’d rather push it to the court of Wet dreams being Spiritual *grins* What are your thoughts on this? Source; http://www.urbanoversabi.com/wet-dreams-spiritual-natural/

Pray For Them Always

Pray For Them Always

Author: Emode Victor

A Promise For You From Bible Promises:

Topic: Pray For Them Always [21/03/2017]

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Proverbs 22:15. Read: Matt 19:13-15

The power behind prayer cannot be overemphasized when properly deployed to a particular situation. Prayer has the divine potency to turn an ugly situation into a very beautiful one, it can turn the barren to a Joyful mother of children (1 Sam 1:10-20) and turn those children to Jedidiah (the heritage of the Lord) 2 Sam 12:13. There is  power when a woman prays. God has so much endowed women that when they call upon God on their kneels, heaven responds immediately. When the man now joins his wife to pray, you can be sure miracle will happen. Many parents believe in physical discipline alone when their children err (which is very good) but you need to combine physical discipline with spiritual - prayer. Pray for your children always! Bless them always! Cancel every negative words men may have uttered against them with your mouth. Your prayers for them will enable them to adhere to your physical discipline strictly. That is what will make your absence count to them. They will say to one another, you know Mummy and Daddy said we shouldn't do that. Jer 35:1-11

Jesus from our Bible reading left us an example, He showed us how important prayer is to children. It guides their destiny and protects them against the enemies. Are your children wayward or doing what you don't like or approve of? Are you tired of life because of your children behaviour? It's not too late, go on your kneels, repent and pray for them and you shall see a change in their lives in Jesus name.

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* Father, I come against every plans of the enemies concerning my children's destiny in Jesus name

Eight Ways Ford Saves Water and How You Can Too

Water is precious. As the world’s population increases and water resources become scarcer, conservation efforts from everyone become ever more crucial.

Ford has established a global water strategy and manages to save water in its manufacturing facilities in every way possible. Between 2000 and 2015, Ford has reduced total global water use by 61%, or more than 38 billion litres. To celebrate World Water Day on 22 March, Ford would like to share tips for saving water around the house.

Drip, drip, drip…
If you’re looking for the culprit behind your waist-deep water bill at home, check for leaks. Ford conducts water leak identification programmes at manufacturing plants around the world to control water loss.

Simple savings
It’s easy to overlook simple ways to save water. If you have kids at home, stick some fun graphics around the house and encourage them to learn about the importance of water conservation.

Waste not, want not
Simple recycling like collecting water used to rinse veggies and fruits and using it to water your plants can make a big difference. Ford recycles water for further use including irrigating, floor cleaning, workshop water consumption, and more.

Gardening for the future
Rethink your garden. Ford has taken steps to reduce the need for watering by using native, drought resistant vegetation or other landscaping that requires less or no water.

Keep the hose in its holster
Instead of washing your car with a hose, try using a bucket soapy water before rinsing with a waste-reducing spray nozzle. While cleaning floors and outdoor areas, avoid using a hose when possible.

Buy efficient
Savings on water and electricity bills can make the purchase of greener machines a no-brainer in the long run, at home and in the factory.

Flush less
Try to avoid flushing away cotton balls or make-up tissues. Simply throwing them in a bin will cut down on the amount of water wasted with every flush.

Wash smart
Ford kitchen employees only operate dishwashers at full capacity. This is easily replicated at home – whether it's a dishwasher or a load of laundry, strive to run it only when it's completely full.

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Stephanie Otobo Charged With Blackmail Over Apostle Suleman's Sex Scandal

Stephanie Otobo Charged With Blackmail Over Apostle Suleman's Sex Scandal

Stephanie Otobo, the 23 year-old lady who claimed that Apostle Johnson Suleman had a romantic affair with her, was docked on Monday in Lagos. She was docked at a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court, and accused of conspiracy, blackmail, threat to life and an intent to steal. she was charged along with a 43 year-old, man identified as Wisdom Godstime. The prosecutor, M. A Animashaun, informed the court that the defendants and others at large committed the alleged offence on February 14, 2017, at about 10:30am, at Police College, Ikeja Lagos. http://www.lailasblog.com/2017/03/apostle-suleman-sex-scandal-stephanie_20.html

Epic throwback photo of BBNaija Housemate Bisola with her friends

Throwback Photo Of Bisola Wearing Long Skirt, Leg Chain Emerges. Nigerians Reactby stephenduru: 3:15pm On Mar 19

Here is epic throwback photo of BBNaija Housemate Bisola with her friends Rachel and Toyin fasanmi.Bisola wore jean skirt(the kind of skirt I bought for my girlfriend 13yrs ago) and leg chain Source:http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/03/epic-throwback-photo-of-bbnaija.html?m=1 2 Likes 1 Share

45-year-old man allegedly caught sleeping with his daughters, nieces, says he's preparing them for marriage

As culled from LIB, 45-year old Enock Mweene of Magoye district chief Mwanachingwala in southern Province, Zambia, was caught Thursday having sex with his daughter. The man who is a father of seven, three of whom are girls, has reportedly had sex with all three of his daughters and even his nieces.
He was caught by his wife who alerted members of the community to what was going on and when he was questioned and beaten, Enock admitted to having sexual relations with the female members of his household and said he was doing it to prepare them for marriage.

“I am preparing my daughters for marriage; this is my move to prepare them for marriage. Don’t beat me up,” he pleaded.

Enock has been carrying on the incestuous relationship for over two years. There had been rumours that he was sleeping with his daughters within his community, but most people assumed it was simply a rumour, until he was caught by his wife.

“We are shocked with this man, rumors were all over that he is sleeping with his daughters, till today when we witnessed it, he was right on top of his second daughter” a witness said.