Nigeria: How Hijab Controversy Threatens Kwara’s Harmony
Kwara State is known as the State of Harmony, but that is being threatened by the controversy that is trailing the wearing of hijab by students in secondary schools founded by Christian missions, but which have been taken over by the state government. The agitation for or against the wearing of hijab did not start […]
POLIO eradication.
POLIO was one of those deadly diseases that plagued the world and it’s cure seemed far fetched not until research found ways to combat it though it’s cure is still unattained. It is a highly contagious virus that can result in spinal cord and brainstem paralysis. It most commonly affects children under 5 years old. […]
Effects of COVID-19 on schools
According to UNICEF there are 168 empty desks. 168 unused backpacks. 168 million futures hanging in the balance. This pandemic classroom installation at the United Nations in New York is a powerful reminder of the global education crisis. The desks and backpacks represent the 168 million children whose schools have been completely closed for nearly […]
Effects of COVID-19 on schools
According to UNICEF there are 168 empty desks. 168 unused backpacks. 168 million futures hanging in the balance. This pandemic classroom installation at the United Nations in New York is a powerful reminder of the global education crisis. The desks and backpacks represent the 168 million children whose schools have been completely closed for nearly […]
Zimbabwe: 5 000 Zim Teenagers Fall Pregnant in One Month
AT LEAST 4 959 teenagers fell pregnant while there were 1 774 child marriages recorded between January and February this year. This was revealed in parliament Thursday by Women Affairs Minister Sithembiso Nyoni while presenting her report on the level of public service delivery related to sexual and gender-based violence during the Covid-19 pandemic in […]
NIGERIA : Again, Kwara Govt Shuts 10 Schools Over Hijab Controversy
Kwara government directs the 10 secondary schools where the use of the hijab is disputed not to reopen today. The Kwara State Ministry of Education has reversed its decision to reopen the 10 grant-aided schools, where the use of hijab is disputed. According to the Ministry’s permanent secretary, Kemi Adeosun, the schools earlier told to […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day.
Every year, March 8 marks international women’s day, a day to celebrate women and their achievements, in like manner raise awareness for gender equality. This year’s theme ofย international women’s day is #choosetochallenge, #IWD 2021.ย It is really a good age to be a woman, women are proving to be capable in various fields from […]
Lema Plan International recognizing some legendary women in history.
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Hygiene in rural developments
Ravi’s family of five lives on the land demarcating the village and it’s general dumpster, they have had to live there for a while, after their dad lost the deed to their former house through debt. Staying In such a polluted area has made illness a norm for them especially airborne and water borne diseases, […]
Nigeria – Traumatized Abducted Schoolchildren Need Urgent Rehabilitation, Say Independent Rights Experts
Arne Hoel / The World Bank In an alert issued on the sidelines of the Human Rights Council’s 46th session in Geneva, more than a dozen UN-appointed independent experts said that without assistance, victims who have been released were “at (an) increased risk of exploitation, trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence and other forms of violence”. […]