Maureen Alikor is the convener and founder of Demystify Abuse Campaign, an outreach with a vision to put an end to rape, sexual abuse, and every form of stigmatization against victims. A survivor herself, she loves to share her story hoping it inspires more people to own their story and chase their dreams in spite of their experience. In this post, Maureen shares her rape experience and how her husband stood by her for 4 years before they got married…
Beef jerky is one of the most popular and commonly consumed snacks the world over. Some ask, though, what makes beef jerky so delicious? Well, precisely, that is what this article will hope to tell you and explain how beef jerky is made, what it is made out of [besides the obvious], and where it originates from. Beef jerky’s original name, which stems from the Quechua language, is ‘ch’arki,’ which, when translated, means salted and dried meat, which, in our…
Vehicular accidents happen every day, everywhere, and to anyone. They do not discriminate by vehicle, by age, or by gender. This is not a surprising fact but it is good to remember it as people seem to forget that accidents happen with commercial vehicles just as often as non-commercial ones. Commercial trucks are on the road a lot, and this naturally increases potential exposure to risk. The accidents that happen with these trucks can be difficult to determine who is…
The movie addressed one of malignant cancer within Nigeria tertiary institution, sexual harassment melted on female students by their male lecturers. The movie had great casts including the likes of Temi Otedola, who acted the role of the abused Master student, Moremi. Being her debut appearance in a movie, I think she brought her A-game. Her poise, her beauty, and her class just consummate rightly with the richness of the color camera shots and the riveting storyline. I for one…
I am one of the persons who can say they have never been depressed. Quite frankly, there have been times where I had been worried, uncertain, and unsure of where the next level I desired would come from, but it has never led to depression. It’s either answers come or I enter joyful hope and anticipation mood. To keep depression away, here are 8 things I do. Who am I depending on? This is one question that I ask myself…
Once high schooling comes to an end, many school couples tend to split up, as they both have to go to different places for university. Those who form relationships at universities fear that their partner might have to move back to their hometown after they graduate. These people often end up losing some very deep connections only because of the fear of getting in long-distance relationships. Long-distance relationships sure can be hard to maintain; however, if you stick together, you…