MOKWUNYE .F. BEATRICE : PORNOGRAPHY IS THE CAUSE OF RAPE IN NIGERIA

Rape has gotten out of hand in Nigeria. The same way women, in different region, give birth on a daily basis; rape is reported in different parts of the country every day. In fact, National Dailies are now incomplete a day without publishing a rape-case. Imagine, a 30-year-old man attacked, raped and impregnated a poor 12-year-old girl in Ado-Ekiti area of Ekiti State. Consequently, the innocent girl, an orphan, dropped out of school. According to Sun news report, a gang of young men deceived, raped and eventually murdered a middle-aged salesgirl in Ughelli North Local government, Delta state.

Likewise, on first October, 2016, the National Mirror reported a case of 19-year-old girl. The lady was raped and video-recorded by an ‘okada’ rider who, eventually, claimed to be her boyfriend. According to Daily Trust publication (October 27, 2016), Kaduna state Police command arrested a man of 32 for raping a girl of 14 until she fell into coma. Can you also imagine? An innocent pregnant house wife, 22-years-old, was repeatedly raped right inside her matrimonial home in Kano State.

SUPPORT OUR #SHARE4CARE INITIATIVE TO DONATE RAPE GUIDEBOOKS TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS

In commemoration of the "16 Days of Activism (Nov 25- Dec 10) against Gender based Violence 2016 " Theme : Raise Money to Eliminate violence against women and girls" , Walk Against Rape (W.A.R) W.A.R is launching "Project #SHARE4CARE", a sixteen days campaign aimed at educating and sensitising young students of secondary school age like Irene on rape and the need to speak up using the information guidebook "Breaking the silence" as a toolkit.

Since 2014 we have donated over 40,000 copies of the book across the country, Some of the books were donated at our College Acquaintance Rape Education workshop which was held in the six education district in Lagos,while through our online call for support , well meaning Nigerians supported us in donating 5000 copies and in March this year during our Walk Against Rape Campaign , Alliance Française de Lagos also donated copies of the book.

We are using this medium to seek support from well meaning Nigerians and my friends here, to help light a candle by partnering with us on this project” to buy and donate copies of the book , to either a school of their choice or one of our beneficiary schools.

A copy of the book is N300, you can donate as many copies as you wish , The book will save not just a girl child  like Irene but an entire family, through the spring-ball effect.

Send Donations to :

Rubies Ink Initiative for Women and Children

Account No: (202) 968-9572

First Bank Nigeria.

For Bulk donation Kindly call Esther : 08182483356

#SHARE4CARE Let's come together and say NO to all forms of violence against women and girls.

PLS SHARE.

W.A.R EXCLUSIVE: ‘How To Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse! By Kingsley UGO Okenwa (for Walk Against Rape Nigeria)

I was in my boss’ car while we drove home with a friend of hers, seated at the front with her. They started the ladies’ chit-chat when her friend suddenly wore a long face and snapped out:

ADAPTED: A SCHOOLGIRL’S CONFESSION: HOW I WAS GANG-RAPED (BY MY CLASSMATES) & IMPREGNATED!

The Antenatal Care Unit of one of the Lagos State General Hospitals was quiet save for the snores of a young girl who was very deep in sleep.

She sat on one of the long benches and rested her head on her folded arms, which she was using like a pillow - her arms were placed on the back-rest of a bench at her front.

(PHOTO) BETRAYAL: Guard Arrested For Molesting Employer’s Daughter!

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old security guard, Ossai Sylvester, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in the Victoria Island area of the state.

BEASTS: Primary Six Pupil Pregnant After Rape By 60-Yr-Old Man, Two Others!

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man and two others alleged to have repeatedly gang-raped a 13-year-old primary six pupil until she became pregnant, in Majidun area of Lagos.

Catholic Priest Faces Fresh Charge Over 10-Yr-Old Girl’s Rape!

ABUJA—The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, yesterday, said it had concluded plans to dock a Catholic priest, Reverend Father Anthony Ochigbo, before an Abuja High Court over allegation that he raped a 10-year-old girl.

SACRILEGE: Catholic Priest Allegedly Rapes 10-Year-Old Girl In Abuja!

A Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, on Monday remanded the parish priest of the Church of Assumption, Asokoro, Rev. Fr. Anthony Ochigbo, in police custody, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl.

JUSTICE: Rapists To Serve Life Imprisonment In Kaduna!

The Kaduna State Government has proposed life imprisonment for rapists in the new Child Right Bill forwarded to the state House of Assembly for passage into law.

SHOCKER: Pastor Rapes 13-Year-Old-Boy To Cure Homosexuality!

A Pentecostal pastor with the Jesus Miracle Ministries, Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is on the run after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.

WICKEDNESS: Suspected Cultists Gang Rape 14-Year-Old Girl In Ikorodu!

Three suspects, who allegedly gang raped a 14-year-old girl in Okeota Ona Grammar school road in Ikorodu area of Lagos, have been arrested by the police. it was  gathered that three of the suspects, Afeez, Kabiru and Ramon are currently at large while Olabisi Olasunkanmi and Jamiu are being investigated by Juvenile and women centre at the Igbogbo Divisional Police Ikorodu.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Rapists Should Have Their Manhoods Cut Off – Ireti Doyle!

Popular Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, has waded into the incessant rape incidents in the country.

DEVILISH: How 35-Year-Old Man Raped And Murdered A Woman In Kano!

The police in Kano State say it has arrested a 35-year-old barber identified as Shamsu Isah, who allegedly raped and murdered a 21-year-old woman, Isaac Rejoice.

DISGRACEFUL: Enugu Men Divorce Women Raped By Fulani Herdsmen!

Eke Town Union in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State has decried the increasing rate of divorce occasioned by alleged rape from suspected herdsmen.

SAD: KWARA RECORDS 1, 000 RAPE CASES ANNUALLY!

KWARA State government has said there are increasing cases of rape in the state, with a record of more than 1,000 rape cases every year.

INSANITY: Man Attempts To Rape Pregnant Woman!

The Lagos State Police Commanded arraigned a 25-year-old unemployed man, Ismail Akorede, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for alleged attempted rape of a pregnant woman.

SACRILEGIOUS: General Overseer Rapes Member’s 7-Year-Old Daughter!

The General Overseer of a church (name withheld) was on Thursday arrested by the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, for allegedly raping a seven-year-old daughter of his member.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Why Is There So Much Rape In Nigeria Today?

Rape is a conscious process of intimidation wherein perpetrators keep women and children especially, in a state of constant fear. Rape devalues the victim.  It is a crime which stigmatizes the emotions, a crime of insult, oppression and revenge that needs to be punished because a rapist is a criminal and all crimes and their beneficiaries must be punished.

SPECIAL FEATURE: My Movie Will Create Awareness About Rape, Child Abuse – Yinka Adewale!

Star of Ransom, beauty queen and model, Yinka Adewale, will premiere her maiden movie entitled, Voiceless Scream on Sunday, September 4, at 4 Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday, September 4.

SPECIAL FEATURE: I WAS RAPED – MY REASONS FOR MOTIVATING YOUTHS AGAINST RAPE – FOLUKE DARAMOLA SALAKO!

Star actress, Foluke Daramola, turns heads wherever she steps into. In this interview by Tribune Newspaper, she talks about her passion for youth mentorship, marriage and career. Excerpts...