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May 5, 2021 Effects Of Rape: Psychological And Physical Effects Of Rape

Effects Of Rape: Psychological And Physical Effects Of Rape

The effects of rape can include both the initial physical trauma as well as deep psychological trauma. Although rape victims commonly report injuries and issues with their reproductive health after the sexual assault, rape doesn't always involve physical force. The most common and lasting effects of rape involve mental health concerns and diminished social confidence.

Physical Effects of Rape

Physical effects of rape can arise from both forced sexual assault and those not involving forcible submission, such as drug-assisted date rape. Forced sexual assault frequently causes visible bruising or bleeding in and around the vaginal or anal area and bruises on other parts of the body from coercive violence. But both forced and other types of rape can have many other physical consequences:

  • Painful intercourse (with significant other)
  • Urinary infections
  • Uterine fibroids – non-cancerous tumors in muscle wall
  • Pregnancy
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – HIV, genital warts, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others.

Psychological Effects of Rape

Victims experience both short and long-term psychological effects of rape. One of the most common psychological consequences of rape is self-blame. Victims use self-blame as an avoidance-based coping tool. Self-blame slows or, in many cases, stops the healing process. Other common emotional and psychological effects of rape include:

  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)– feelings of severe anxiety and stress
  • Depression
  • Flashbacks – memories of rape as if it is taking place again
  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Sleep disorders
  • Eating disorders 
  • Dissociative identity disorder
  • Guilt
  • Distrust of others – uneasy in everyday social situations
  • Anger
  • Feelings of personal powerlessness – victims feel the rapist robbed them of control over their bodies

Aftermath of Rape

The aftermath of rape involves a cluster of acute and chronic physical and psychological effects. It's important that victims receive comprehensive care that addresses both the short and long-term effects of rape as they become apparent. Frequently a victim's intimate relationship, if present prior to the assault, disintegrates within one year after the rape. This only adds to the psychological impact of the rape on the victim. Victims of extremely violent rape, or those who were assaulted repeatedly or at a very young age, may need treatment for the rest of their lives. 

 

Source: Healthyplace.

May 5, 2021 Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’ certified Gold in US

Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’ certified Gold in US

The single ‘Ye’ by Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

His Mother and Manager, Mrs Bose Ogulu disclose this on her IG handle @thenamix.

With this new feat added to his outstanding international achievement, ‘Ye’ becomes the fastest Nigerian song to be certified ‘Gold’ by RIAA.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Burnaboy’s song joins the growing list of Nigerian records to be Gold certified in the U.S.

The list includes ‘If’, and ‘Fall’, by Davido as well as ‘Come Closer’ by Wizkid have all previously achieved the massive feat.

In the US, the RIAA awards certification is based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.

A Gold record is a single or album that sells 500,000 units (records, tapes or compact discs).

NAN reports that “Ye” was released on August 6, 2018, as the sixth single from his third studio album “Outside.”

The song was produced by Nigerian record producer Phantom.

It peaked at number 26 and 31 on Billboard’s Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and R&B/Hip-hop Airplay charts, respectively.

“Ye” won Song of the Year and Listener’s Choice at the 2019Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.

It also won Song of the Year and was nominated for Best Pop Single and Best Recording of the Year at The Headies 2019. (NAN)

 

May 5, 2021 Actor Baba Ijesha May Face Life Imprisonment As Lagos State Government Set To File Charges

Actor Baba Ijesha May Face Life Imprisonment As Lagos State Government Set To File Charges

The disgraced actor faces life imprisonment if convicted for defilement of a child.

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had recommended that the actor be charged under 5 provisions of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State.

In a statement released by the commissioner of justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, said Baba Ijesha would be charged under the Criminal Law of Lagos State.

“It would be recalled that the Nigeria Police Force arrested Mr. Olanrewaju James (also referred to as Baba Ijesha) on account of various sexual abuse allegations. On the 30th of April, 2021, the Police forwarded the case file of COP v Olanrewaju James to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice," part of the statement read.

“After due consideration of the facts in the case file, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions issued legal advise on the 4th of May, 2021, which is to the effect that a prima facie case has been disclosed against Mr. Olanrewaju James and recommended he be charged under the following provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015:

"1. Section 135 - Indecent treatment of a child - punishable by 7 years imprisonment, 2. Section 137 - Defilement of a child - punishable by life imprisonment, 3. Section 261 - Sexual Assault by Penetration - punishable by life imprisonment, 4. Section 262 - Attempted Sexual Assault by Penetration - punishable by 14 years imprisonment and 5. Section 263 - Sexual assault - punishable by 3 years imprisonment."

“Whilst the State would ensure that Mr. Olanrewaju James’s rights as enshrined in the Constitution are upheld, the Ministry of Justice would not relent in its efforts in ensuring that whoever sexually abuses any resident of Lagos State is speedily brought to book."

"It is instructive to note that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice has been consistent in it’s efforts in protecting the vulnerable in our society and since the establishment of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team in 2014, it has till date prosecuted over 800 cases of Sexual and Domestic offenses."

“The Attorney-General hereby assures Lagosians and indeed Nigerians that in accordance with the DPP’s advise, charges would be filed accordingly.”

Baba Ijesha was arrested in April for allegedly molesting the foster daughter of comedian Princess.

In a video that has since gone viral, the disgraced actor confessed to molesting the little girl when she was 7.

May 4, 2021 Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosts Ikorodu Bois

Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosts Ikorodu Bois

The governor hailed their achievements including their recent New York Times Square feature.

In a tweet shared on Monday, May 3, 2021, the governor celebrated the young filmmakers and their global acclaim.

"Today, I welcomed generational filmmaking talent @IkoroduB, whose creativity has put them and Ikorodu on the global map of international platforms like Netflix, earned them a nomination at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and put their faces on billboards in Times Square, NY," Sanwo-Olu wrote.

Sanwo-Olu also highlighted the state's commitment to developing creative talents. "As a State, we are proud of them and I thank them for visiting me today. We are committed to developing creative talent in Lagos as we continue to serve as the premier destination for musical, art and creative talent generation in Africa."

Recall the young skit makers recently made a Times Square billboard feature courtesy Netflix's 'Fans Make The Movies' pre-Oscars campaign.

The skit making group consisting of three brothers and a cousin have gone on to garner international acclaim with their funny remakes of Hollywood trailers and music videos.

 

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