Nigeria is one of several countries that participate in the extremely harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM can have deadly consequences, but even if some women and girls do not pay the ultimate price, they often have to live with debilitating physical side effects or suffer psychological trauma. So, Abdul Lawal, a 29-year-old …

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticized for failing to live up to his pre-election promises to improve economic conditions in his country. Mubeen Adewale Azeez, a 25-year-old correspondent from Nigeria, argues that the country’s situation appears to have gotten worse since Mr. Buhari’s election in 2015 as citizens, many of whom fall below the …

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Between 2015 and July 2021, a total of 4,528 Nigeria-trained medical doctors relocated to Britain. This figure was released by The UK Medical Council recently but Nigerian medical practitioners also migrate to Saudi Arabia, the United States, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean islands. Can anyone fault these medical doctors for seeking greener pastures? In April, …

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As the protests continue, it is not only males who are being impacted by the inhumane treatment from the SARS police unit. 28-year-old Nigerian Correspondent, Olurunnisola Abe highlights the women who have been directly affected and some of those who continue to stand against police brutality. International Day of the Girl Child which was observed …

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Illegal arrests, extortion, brutality, and the killing of innocent Nigerians by the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have sparked protests which are continuing throughout this week. Nnabugwu Chukwuebuka, a 26-year-old Nigerian Correspondent argues that the youths have been traumatized by SARS and just want to live their lives. After one of my regular phone conversations …

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Losing a loved one is the most difficult feeling to deal with. Losing someone at the hands of the police who are the face of integrity and at the forefront of putting an end to criminal activities, is intolerably painful. 28-year-old, Judith Akoth, a Correspondent from Kenya says individuals should never stay silent on police …

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Tens of thousands of Nigerians and numerous individuals worldwide especially on social media are protesting the inhumane treatment of Nigerian youths. Muhammed Badamasi, a 25- year-old, Nigerian Commonwealth Correspondent, shares highlights of the ongoing #ENDSARS protest and the need for the Nigerian government to engage youths. The time is 6 pm, and motorists at the …

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Have you ever thought about this before? As a young person, what comes to mind when you think about Leadership? Who do you see as a leader? Around you today, who are the leaders? Just in case you are thinking too far, that face is what you see when you look in the mirror. In …

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Frowns are meant for bad days, so don’t start declaring pessimism with your facial expression. Let people catch happiness from you and try to live creatively everyday, writes 23-year-old Ayodeji Morakinyo from Nigeria. Do you sometimes get bored and find yourself idle? Looking at the clock and wishing it could tick faster? Well, if it happens …

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Young Africans must resist blithely adopting western norms and learn from other parts of the developing world which have not lost their own culture, language and traditions, writes 26-year-old Roland Uwakwe from Abuja, Nigeria. What do you know about Africans, especially the 21st century  African youths apart from what you see and hear on CNN and the …

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