By Saheed Ibrahim Despite the global stance and legal prohibitions against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a health-threatening practice for young girls, a recent investigation by The Hope exposes the continued involvement of professional nurses and traditional birth attendants in this perilous activity. Similarly, known as ‘dida abe fun omo opinion’ or ‘female circumcision,’ we’ve […]
In a move to enhance environmental education and inspire climate action among Nigerian youth, Ecocykle Development Foundation, a youth-led environmental think tank, has unveiled an innovative card game titled “Play, Learn, and Act Now” (PLAN). The PLAN card game aligns with Ecocykle’s mission to actively involve young people in fostering environmental action and sustainable development. […]
Picture this — It all begins with a spark of realization that 3D could be more than just a visual feast; it could be a game-changer in storytelling and entertainment. This epiphany became the heartbeat of Fullstack3D Studio, a haven for creators who dared to push the boundaries of what was deemed imaginable. Eddie Mathew […]
Amynah Usman is a Lawyer and advocate whose advocacy fulfills the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 4, and 10. She holds an LL.B. (Hons.) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and an LL.M. from the University of South Wales, the United Kingdom. She expresses her passion for youth development, women’s inclusion […]
Unleashing a Media Revolution: The Impact of West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC) 23
The inaugural West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC) 23 concluded on a high note, leaving over 300 journalists from across the region empowered with invaluable insights and tips. Spearheaded by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), the conference fostered unprecedented collaboration among journalists, media experts, academics, policymakers, and government institutions, yielding an astounding […]
Maryam Ogunniyi, a student at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, had a transformative experience when she accompanied her friend Nafisa Abubakar to a Diphtheria infection program organized by Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Nafisa, who was interning at a primary healthcare centre in Kano state, introduced Maryam to this previously unfamiliar illness. During […]
Aisha Saidu’s Infertility Struggle: From Fibroids to Finding Happiness Aisha Saidu has been on a challenging journey to conceive for the past two years. Along the way, she experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage caused by fibroids, leading her to undergo a Myectomy procedure to remove them. She says the toll of fertility struggles weighed […]
On Thursday, the 13th of July, 2023, the Abuja Continental Hotel will play host to a transformative event aimed at unlocking the potential of Nigerian youth. The Connect the Dot Conference 1.0, organized by Halima Abdulrauf, a respected journalist and communication consultant, is set to inspire attendees to break free from their comfort zones and […]
In the world of healthcare, access to safe blood transfusion is a matter of life and death.However, amidst its potential to save lives, there are still persistent beliefs and misconceptions that cloud the perception of blood transfusion in society. Mr Kufreabasi Aquaowo Ibokette, a devout Christian and follower of Jehovah’s Witness, staunchly believes that injecting […]
How would you describe the significance of Democracy Day for Nigeria and its citizens, particularly the youth? Democracy Day is a reminder of how far Nigeria and Nigerians, have come in their journey of upholding the principle of popular sovereignty, which implies that a legitimate government is only possible by the will of those it […]
