Marijuana Is Making History In The Netherlands
In what is seen as an historic move, Dutch authorities have set the ball rolling towards the legalise ‘Weed’. In other words, the potentials for the full legalization of cannabis in Netherlands is coming full circle. The possibility of this…
Growing The World Out Of The Slums
By 2050, an anticipated 70% of the world’s population will call urban areas home, ushering in both promises and perils. An alarming projection looms — more than 3 billion individuals could find themselves residing in slums, presenting a formidable…
Parenting: The Lifelong Institution At The Heart Of Marriage – By Olabanji Racheal
Parenting is not complete if it leaves behind stereotypes. If there is any event in Nigeria that takes so much commitment, planning and resources, it is a wedding ceremony. You definitely know what I am talking about and its the women that does most of…
Coping With The Different Layers Of Dementia – By Titilayo Ilesanmi
When cognitive functions slip away, finding one’s way back could be tortuous. Imagine a state where thinking, remembering, and reasoning become elusive, disrupting daily life and activities. Welcome to the world of dementia, a medical condition…
Why The World Must Do More For Disabled People
Lending a helping hand shatters the glass ceiling. Nothing makes disabled people lesser humans. Nothing. The journey towards inclusivity and equality for disabled individuals is more pertinent than we can ever imagine. Currently, over 1.3 billion people,…
Why ovarian cysts causes infertility in young women
Ovarian cysts, a common ailment among women, often lurk quietly within the intricate framework of the female reproductive system. While generally harmless, these cysts can sometimes reveal themselves as problematic or indicative of underlying health…
16 Days of Activism: Uniting against Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence stands as a global crisis, intertwining public health, gender equality, and human rights concerns. Shockingly, it affects 1 in 3 women worldwide, underlining its systemic nature. The crucial period from November 25 to December 10…
The silent surge of diabetes and the dangers of looking away – By Segun Adeleke
Diabetes is claiming vast health-lands across the world. The silent surge is not only looking dangerous but portends multifaceted dangers if we continue to look down on the numbers. There is a projection of a global diabetic population of 643 million by…
World Toilet Day 2023:How sanitation revolution can end the scourge of open defecation – By Titilayo Ilesanmi
Today is world toilet day, an 24 hour opportunity in the year 2023 to catalogue the progress made so far in sanitary behaviours around the world. Howbeit, it is expedient to come into an understanding of the pervading health risks that comes with…
Why UNICEF pledged $1 billion dollars to address teenage pregnancy in Nigeria
Why UNICEF pledged $1 billion dollars to address adolescent pregnancy problems in Nigeria may not be far-fetched. It is expectedly a direct response to the alarming rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria. Contigent on this, the United Nations Children Fund…