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  • We Recently Helped Diabetic Ulcer Victim With 17k In Cash Transfers

    One of our people recently saw a victim of diabetic ulcer. The sore had eaten deep into his right hand. The bones of his right hand were showing. No skin covering the internal muscle tissue. And his right right palm was swollen.

    The condition is such that the victim cannot do any office work and most manual jobs that require the use of two hands. In this victim’s case, it has really affected his lifestyle, and his ability to earn. When his condition is considered vis a vis the very difficult economic conditions in Nigeria today where people faint because they haven’t eaten in days, you see that he’s facing a lot.

    We gave him 15,000 Naira and on a second occasion 2000 Naira, to help him feed. A medical expert we consulted told us that the best thing we can do for the victim for now is to help him with funds to cater for his welfare until the wound heals and skin is grafted.

    More About Diabetic Ulcers

    The diabetic ulcer is a slow healing wound. The victim has to regularly go to the hospital to have it properly cleaned. This is to prevent infection. The doctors will also check the wound to see if it has healed enough for skin to be grafted on it. A sign that the wound is healing is if it’s turning pinkish red.

    How You Can Help Him

    We hope for the best for the victim, and hope to keep helping him to the best of our ability. You too can help by donating. If you want to donate specifically to this victim, after donating, contact us at info@offokajafoundation.org, telling us the amount you donated and that you want it to be specifically given to the victim. We will then update you on his progress to healing and back to a more normal life.

  • Report On Universal Jurisdiction Of The International Criminal Court

    Universal Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court: An Insightful Report

    Introduction

    The International Criminal Court (ICC), established by the Rome Statute in 1998, is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal seated in The Hague, Netherlands. Unlike traditional criminal jurisdictions limited by territorial or national parameters, the ICC embodies a broader legal doctrine: universal jurisdiction. This principle asserts that certain crimes are so heinous that they represent offenses against all of humanity and can therefore be prosecuted by any court, regardless of where the crime was committed or the nationality of the perpetrators or victims.

    The ICC’s Jurisdiction

    The ICC’s jurisdiction is principally based on:

    • Territoriality: Crimes committed within the territory of a State Party.
    • Nationality: Crimes committed by nationals of a State Party.
    • Referral by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC): Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
    • Acceptance by a non-party state: A state not party to the Rome Statute may accept the jurisdiction of the ICC on an ad hoc basis.

    The Crimes

    Universal jurisdiction through the ICC can be applied to four core international crimes:

    1. Genocide: Acts with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group.
    2. Crimes Against Humanity: Widespread or systematic attacks directed against civilians, including murder, enslavement, torture, and rape.
    3. War Crimes: Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, such as willful killing and extensive destruction of property.
    4. Crime of Aggression: The planning, preparation, initiation, or execution of an act of using armed force by a state against the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of another state.

    Limitations and Challenges

    While the ICC is a groundbreaking step towards enforcing international law, it faces limitations and challenges:

    • State Sovereignty: The principle of universal jurisdiction can clash with the concept of state sovereignty.
    • Political Will: The ICC relies on the cooperation of states for arrest and surrender of suspects, which can be influenced by political interests.
    • Selective Jurisdiction: The requirement of UNSC referral for non-State Parties can lead to selective enforcement.
    • Resource Constraints: Limited resources can impede the ability of the ICC to pursue all cases falling under its jurisdiction.

    Conclusion

    The ICC’s incorporation of the universal jurisdiction principle signifies an evolution in holding perpetrators of the most serious crimes accountable. With appropriate support from the international community, the ICC could strengthen its role in the pursuit of global justice. However, the court’s full potential depends on overcoming the attendant challenges, especially relating to state cooperation and political influence. As global attitudes towards sovereignty and jurisdiction evolve, so too may the efficacy and reach of the International Criminal Court.

  • We Gave Cash 2k Transfer To Encourage Responsible Worker (Others Became Inspired Too)

    We Gave Cash 2k Transfer To Encourage Responsible Worker (Others Became Inspired Too)

    So, one of our officers was in a public centre and all the senior level staff ignored people who had come for urgent service. But this staff who was not a senior staff noticed visitors were not being attended to while those meant to attend to them were just gisting.

    This staff who we nominate to be promoted to manager took it upon herself to get someone to see us.

    We were impressed and gave her a cash transfer of 2k to encourage her and inspire others. We noticed that others immediately started behaving better. Maybe next time will be there time.

  • On January 24th 2023 We Helped 2 People With N5000 & N2000

    On January 24th 2023 We Helped 2 People With N5000 & N2000

    On January 24, 2023, while scouring through social media looking for people in need of help, we came across 2 people that really needed help. One needed food and had ulcer. Hadn’t eaten since the day before. We helped the person with a cash transfer to get food immediately.

    The other person needed urgent money for malaria treatment. We are happy to say that we were able to help the person with the needed cash in time. And they used our cash transfer to get malaria medication and have recovered.

    We implore you to help us help so many that need help and are crying out. We just heard that the Naira is now N1450. In a country where the Naira has jumped from N750 to N1450 in a short while, where there aren’t many jobs, and the youth are without means to feed, marry, etc., your kind help is needed.

    Please donate (Naira or US Dollars) to help us reach out to those who are really suffering. No amount is too small.

  • Du Plessis Defeats Strickland, Emerges UFC Middleweight Champion

    Du Plessis Defeats Strickland, Emerges UFC Middleweight Champion

    Dricus Du Plessis became the new middleweight champion at UFC 297 on Saturday. He beat the popular American Sean Strickland, but by a split decision.

    Recall that Strickland had surprisingly taken the belt from Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya last September. South Africa’s Du Plessis had come into the main event with a stunning Technical Knock Out win over former champion Robert Whittaker in July 2023.

    The scorecard shows it was a neck and neck race, and could have gone either way: 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 in favour of Du Plessis.

    In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington emerged victorious in the vacant women’s bantamweight title by unanimous decision in her fight with Mayra Bueno Silva.