Nigerians voted for change in the most recent election, but as Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria writes, change has to come from both the leadership and the people. Nigeria’s present administration rode into power on the mantra of change. Many Nigerians did buy into it because the insight was apt, but …
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World Malaria Day 2024: Reflections and Call for Equitable Action
April 23by Archibong Bassey Like many children living in Nigeria – a malaria endemic country, I battled Mala …
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Read moreHow to Improve Judicial Systems to Restore Trust Amongst The People They Serve
April 13by Joshua Kimera The judicial system stands as the cornerstone of any society founded upon the princ …
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Read moreThe Gambia considers repeal of ban on Female Genital Mutilation
April 1by Ruhamah Ifere Barely 10 days past the 2024 commemoration of International Women’s Day, women and …
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Read moreWrong impressions were swept away when Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, made a guest visit to a Rotary Club visit. He discovered that Rotary embodies four important aspects for building a better society. Arguably the work done by Rotary Clubs seems not to be tracked as developmental, yet it’s critical if …
Dr. Fathia Ayodele Kareem caused a social media storm when she broke a record as an award-winning graduate. Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 20, a Correspondent from Ghana, interviewed the doctor, who is now working at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, one of Ghana’s largest public hospitals. Social media in Ghana went into overdrive in August when Fathia Ayodele …
Member nations celebrated the UN’s 71st with focus on the SDGs. Kelechukwu Iruoma, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria writes that Nigeria, where Boko Haram sects have killed and displaced thousands, used the anniversary to focus on Internally Displaced Persons and solutions to their challenges. The event that marked the 2016 United Nations Day was …
Debt can be a hurdle in the journey to one’s financial freedom, writes Paul Odhiambo, 26, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who observes that in many cases, applying knowledge can pave the way to getting out of debt. Debt can be bad or good. A bad debt is money you borrowed for a particular purpose, but …
Accessing information about local and regional development projects has become easier, writes Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 20, a Correspondent from Ghana, thanks to a website designed for the public. Citizens have long been encouraged to participate in governance by asking important questions and contributing in any way they can with their knowledge and expertise. However, for many …
by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman With the neglect of rural communities and the concentration of the ruling elites in urban centers alone, then development is nothing but a mere dream in a polity. Certainly no society can achieve its developmental goals without seriously addressing the issues of underdevelopment in the rural areas of that society. In …
25th November to 10th December are days dedicated to raising awareness about gender-based violence, writes Chimwemwe Manyozo, 27, a Correspondent from Lilongwe, Malawi. The campaign started with a focus to end violence against women and girls around the world, but has broadened its scope to look at all forms of violence. Men to women violence is the …
Prosthetics can be an essential need for the physically disabled. As Gerald Nwokocha, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Abuja, Nigeria reports, professionals in Nigeria are working to update knowledge and practices that will promote rehabilitation and quality of life. There is an increasing need for the rehabilitation of persons living with physical disabilities in Nigerian society, according …
History has returned to Nigeria’s school curriculum, but Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, underlines the damage done by its absence and the importance of the subject for the country and its citizens. One of my favourite sentiments this year would be “those who are oblivious of history are doomed to make the …