A Society That Assaults Women
Mabel Adinya Ade, Founder and Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF) had written a piece on gender parity crisis in Nigeria and it was instinctive to note her points here. In a just society, certain principles should be inviolable: justice…
Ejire: When children with disabilities beg to live – By Saheed Ibrahim
A heart-wrenching discovery awaited me as I uncovered a tragedy hidden behind closed doors in Akure, Ondo State. I found a child on January 6 2025, in a state of despair, unclothed and vulnerable. A concerned neighbour had earlier tipped my contact, who…
Scientists Discover Hidden Immune Defense That Could Unlock New Antibiotics
For decades, scientists have scoured the earth, digging through soil, exploring the ocean floor, and analyzing exotic microbes to find the next breakthrough in antibiotics. But in a surprising twist, a groundbreaking discovery suggests that one of the…
Talking About Maternal Health in Nigeria — How many lives are at stake? By Kelsey Kalu
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in its fight to safeguard the lives and futures of its women. Despite recent strides made by government initiatives and international partnerships, like the World Bank’s $570 million primary healthcare project…
Top Nigerian Lawmaker Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations as Senator Submits Petition
Nigeria’s Top Congressman and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling the claims baseless and emphasizing his respect for women. Speaking during…
Functional education and the 12-4 educational policy, By Bolutife Oluwadele
The Nostalgia of “Ten Books” and the Ghosts of Educational Identity. B.Oluwadele writes… When we were young, the description of someone who read “ten books” (Ó kàwé mẹ́wàá) depicted those who successfully completed their secondary education.…
EU Maintains 2035 Petrol Car Ban Despite Fierce Pushback
The need to transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels has never been clearer, and the transition to zero emission vehicles will play a critical role in quickly reducing carbon emissions and improving our energy security. As it stands, The European…
Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 for Eating and Selling Food During Ramadan
“It’s heart-breaking that in such a holy month, adult Muslims would be seen eating and drinking publicly,” says Hisbah deputy commander in Kano, Mujahid Aminudeen after raiding some violators. The Islamic police in Kano State had gone…
Before Orgasm – A Poem by Fortune Omosola
Before Orgasm A rich, round horse gallops,gliding through plains sown with imaginary topaz.A fifth course or an adventure,bouncing off a buffet,cups passed in elevenses, an elephantto cleave a thigh with ale. Dusk approaches, riding the backs of…
TikTok Profiting from Sexual Livestreams Involving Teens, BBC Investigation Reveals
A BBC investigation has uncovered that TikTok is profiting from sexual livestreams performed by teenagers as young as 15, with Kenya emerging as a hotspot for such exploitation. The investigation shows how young women in Kenya are using TikTok to…
