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Professor Yemi Osinbajo is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Senior Partner in the Law firm of SimmonsCooper Partners. Yemi Osibanjo is a professor of law and was the head of department of Public Law at the University of Lagos (1997-1999). His tertiary education was at the University of Lagos and the London School of Economics and Political Science obtaining the LLB and LLM degrees respectively. Previously served as the Special Adviser to the Attorney General of Nigeria (1988-1992), he later became the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State in 1999 reappointed for a second term in 2003. During the period of his public service, he commenced the Lagos State justice reform project. A prominent feature of that project was the establishment of the Directorate for Citizens’ Rights (DCR) which provides free legal services and legal representation to indigent citizens of the state. This initiative gave a voice to many who would otherwise not have a way to...

VANGUARD Terminal charges: Agents, operators set for another showdown I warned Keshi on President's request - Onigbinde 2015: Danger looms, warns Bolaji Akinyemi Buhari's choice fuels anti-Jonathan sentiments in North Enugu Gov RACE: Ayogu Eze alleges intimidation plots Oyo: Why our people are angry with Gov Ajimobi - Teslim Folarin PDP Presidential Fund-Raising: Presidency, APC bicker over N21bn AFC raises $300m for trade facilitation Alleged mutiny: Hon flays secret trial, conviction of soldiers 80 insurgents, 2 soldiers killed in Borno gun battle You can't Arrest us, Omirin tells Fayose No right thinking Nigerian'll vote Jonathan back to power -Buhari

PUNCH Outrage as Okupe compares Jonathan with Jesus APC leaders fail to agree on Buhari’s running mate Jonathan is like Jesus Christ, says Okupe Pro-Jonathan Reps back down on Tambuwal's removal Seven killed in Benue, Oyo clashes Suit seeking Tambuwal's removal suffers setback Primaries: Angry PDP govs summon emergency meeting States' economies may collapse in three months - Aliyu Obasanjo's book, cheap attempt to rewrite history -Alabi-Isama Ekiti budget: APC slams presentation, puts EFCC on notice Court adjourns embattled Ekiti speaker's suit Synagogue: Coroner reserves action on T.B Joshua summon Court asks IG to probe Alaafin Plot to sack Mark thickens Strike: Fuel scarcity hits Abuja, Kwara, others Fayose presents N80.774bn budget to seven PDP lawmakers

PUNCH • Akure exploded gas facility has no approval – Mimiko • Tambuwal should apply for protection–Police • Confusion over list of PDP candidates • Oil workers begin strike today over fuel price, others • Tinubu-led APC cabal controls Buhari –PDP • Lagbaja, Durotoye, others pay tribute to Jaiye Aboderin • We are yet to pick Buhari’s running mate – APC • Fayose bans sand digging in home town • Ohaneze youths allege plot to destabilise Igbo • Imo 2015: Ihedioha tackles Okorocha • ECOWAS card to replace travel certificate • 2015: Buhari, Jonathan split ACF • PDP has failed Nigerians, Oshiomhole says • ‘Nigerians know that Jonathan has performed’ • APC knocks Fayose for anti-Obasanjo comment

Providing support for sexually violated people can be quite difficult especially if you are not professionally trained to do so. Hundreds and thousands of negative thoughts can overtake your reasoning including a very strong desire for revenge. The position and approach of helpers would determine to a very great extent how soon and well a victim is able to recover and face life again. Yes it depends on who is involved; some victims could be scared to hear the word revenge because of fear of their attackers returning for more harm while others receive strength once they know someone is ready to plead their cause – this is where consultation and agreeing with the person is key. If they seem not clear on what they want, you just concentrate on assuring them of things that would aid their quick recovery.

People who are obviously sick without emotional undertone are a lot easier to help than the others who require more than just medical attention. This might range from patients of ‘stigmatised diseases’ like HIV, Ebola or other private ailment not too pleasant to be identified with. Unfortunately, rape is one experience people feel really reluctant to talk about despite the fact that the society is being enlightened on how to handle it. In the past, people were usually blamed for being rape victims- accusing fingers were pointed to the way they possibly dressed before the attack, where they went or the company kept but these days, activists and counsellors who have devoted their time, knowledge and resources to helping humanity have come to conclude that ‘Rape’ is simply a crime on its own with little or no connections with sexual attraction, lust, beauty or desire. It is rather widely considered as a crime committed by angry people whose main aim is to exploit, contr...

GUARDIAN Uncertainty as Lagos PDP holds guber primary Body of former minister, Ashiru arrives in Nigeria Jonathan pledges improved welfare, better equipment for military Court strikes out ex-speaker Bankole’s suit on delegates list Alliance unveils N170m fund to improve healthcare delivery ‘APC set for national convention, presidential primaries’ CJN accuses lawyers of aiding graft in judiciary President lacks moral right to seek re-election, says Kwankwaso Banks shun N220b MSMEDF over low volume, rate margins Naira depreciates further, as CBN offers $400m at RDAS

German kit manufacturers Adidas has decided not to renew its deal with Nigeria and the Super Eagles. Futaa.com reports early today that in August, Adidas had written to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, notifying them of their decision not to renew the current contract, which expires this month. The global merchandise outfit signed a new contract with the NFF on March 6, 2010 and did not state specific reason for pulling out. Aside this, Adidas also complained that Nigeria’s coach and some players violated contractual obligations by wearing a rival’s kit at major events. With Adidas not renew the contract, Nigeria has lost a deal worth $7m-a-year, which will increase the problems for the cash-strapped national teams. The NFF admitted finding a new sponsor is proving hard.

  Guardian How APC will tackle graft, by Odigie-Oyegun Ogun dep gov joins SDP, may contest against Amosun Ogwuche sues SSS, seeks N100m compensation over detention Kwara, Nasarawa, Ogun, Yobe governors win APC primaries Jafojo, Finnih, others defect to APC Gemade quits PDP Senate primaries, may join APC Ogun dep gov joins SDP, may contest against Amosun NAMA to recover N5billion owed by domestic airline operators NFF reaffirms Nigeria, Brazil friendly for March 29, 2015 Confusion in NFF as appeals’ panel chairman nullifies Pinnick’s election

Tanzania’s energy regulator on Thursday cut the retail prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene due to the global oil price slump, in a move likely to further ease inflationary pressures. Fuel prices have a big effect on inflation in East Africa’s second-largest economy. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) slashed the maximum retail price on a litre of petrol by 6.83 per cent to 2,029 shillings ($1.1634) in the capital Dar es Salaam.   It also slashed that of diesel by 5.85 per cent to 1,909 shillings per litre. The price of kerosene was reduced by 7.16 per cent to 1,888 shillings per litre. “his notable drop in retail and wholesale local prices has been caused by a continued trend of falling world oil market prices and a decrease in the supplier’s premium. “Prices would have dropped further had it not been for the depreciation of the Tanzanian Shilling against the U.S. dollar,” authority said in a statement. The price adjustments to...

Confidence The ability to be silent yet your ambiance speaks  Confidence To embrace what others may call flaws  Big girl in pic no draws Yet You have no choice but to applaud  I lack many things but confidence  I have a whole lot of she  So much so I know I'm the most beautiful woman across the seas  Confidence Something all women must have  Starts from within  And now you have the privilege to grace it's path  Confidence Note the start from within part  You can have your face painted with all the make up in the world  You can have every man in your life  Wanting you as their girl  You can have the ass shots with the boob job and breast lift  But if your inside is damaged  You'll still feel like shit outside you're just an abstract painting searching for your beings meaning  And the definition of you is given by everyone elses reading  Get it? Confidence  The Koo...

I want a king that can build  What good am I to you if your will is not my will I need not thirst My cup is already filled  Im here to add on baby never to take away  I grind you grind lets shine together someday  See if you aint got what I need  There's no need to walk my way  I need a king on the same Mission who wants the world to pay  I mean that literally and figuratively 6 figures not the goal  I want the millions some day I want an empire so strong  Like the Egyptians back in bc Some of yall a lil slow bc means before Christ  Im looking to build for eternity  Im worth more than just to lay up with you for a night  Know king that will come later Until then ill make sure to keep it tight  You just keep up with my pace And we'll always stay on the right  I want a kingdom where before us the world shall bow  But to get there the grind time king for us starts now  I need a man whos hunger ...

Nigeria Moves Up in Global Corruption Rating Index - See more at: http://aitonline.tv/post-nigeria_moves_up_in_global_corruption_rating_index#sthash.M4LZ5yBW.dpuf The resent corruption-rating index published by Transparency International on the 3rd of December shows that Nigeria has moved up 8 spots from its pervious ranking last year. Last year Nigeria ranked 144 out of the 177 countries recorded with a score of 25 over 100. This year Nigeria has moved up 8 steps to rank 136 out of the 175 countries recorded with a score of 27 over 100.  Demark, New Zealand and Finland still hold the 1st 2nd and 3rd position respectively from last year ranking with a score of 92, 91, 89 over 100 while North Korea and Somalia still hold the last 2 position from last year ranking with a score of 8 over 100.

GUARDIAN Hoodlums lynch colleague over largesse UNIJOS gets panel on students’ unrest Moro urges sportsmanship among Benue contestants Ugbah seeks open, transparent APC primaries Group urges legislation for adequate HIV/AIDS care Govs ‘toothless’ against insecurity, says Aliyu Citizens defend yourselves, says Soyinka Violence, as eight Lagos lawmakers lose at party’s primaries APC screens Atiku, Buhari, Kwankwaso, Nda-Isaiah, Okorocha for presidency Violence, as eight Lagos lawmakers lose at party’s primaries Citizens defend yourselves, says Soyinka Fashola, Tinubu in battle royale

The United Nations’ food agency has announced that it is suspending its food programme serving more than 1.7 million Syrian refugees because it has run out of money. The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday that it “immediately needs” at least $64m in December alone to support the displaced Syrians now living in neighbouring countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey. “A suspension of WFP food assistance will endanger the health and safety of these refugees and will potentially cause further tensions, instability and insecurity in the neighbouring host countries,” said WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin, in an appeal to donors. “The suspension of WFP food assistance will be disastrous for many already suffering families.” Since the war in Syria began in 2011, over three million people have fled to neighbouring countries. Under the UN programme, the refugees use vouchers to buy food in local shops. The UN provides basics like flour, cooking oil and sugar. But it also gi...

A woman who tried to drive in defiance of a ban on women drivers in Saudi Arabia has been arrested after being blocked at the border with the United Arab Emirates for a day, activists said along with many users on social media. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world which does not allow women to drive. “I have been at the Saudi border for 24 hours. They d on’t want to give me my passport nor will they let me pass,” Loujain Hathloul said in a tweet at around midday, before tweets from @LoujainHathloul stopped.

PUNCH PDP files counter-suit, asks court to sack Tambuwal B’Haram invades Yobe capital, targets Govt House Jonathan’s visit: OAU students clash, six injured Gunmen attack Ekiti prison, kill warder, 20 dogs FG cancels training of Nigerian soldiers by US Sambo’s wife loses relations to Kano explosions Court dismisses constituency’s application to join Tambuwal’s APC says faulty intelligence stifles terror war Court warns Daniel, Bankole, Salako against contempt NACA urges Jonathan to sign anti-stigma bill 600,000 HIV/AIDS patients living in Kaduna Firm threatens to sue NIMC over FOI requests Court orders release of detained APC data officers Omisore’s witnesses fail to prove over-voting allegation FRSC arrests 97 with fake number-plates, driver’s licences Japan grants Nigeria N1.9bn to develop solar electricity FG to slash 2015 budget benchmark FG certifies 285 engineers for power sector