Author: Modangajia, Muhammed kewulabi The fluid society has always thrown the door open for fresh administrative circumstances to crop up now and then, the usual corollary of which have been a reformative response, technological reincorporation, and the re-tailoring of the legal system to see to these exigencies. This is most often felt in the criminal legal […]
Written by: Abidemi Adegoke. It is therefore important that efforts are put in place to stem this tide and bring the cultural heritage of Africa to the forefront. Attachments of importance to certain ethos that guide engagements at the individual, family, and societal levels are at the core of every human society. These ethos, also […]
One would think that the brutality suffered by Africans during the colonial era will make its inhabitants more united, unfortunately, the reverse is the reality, we are more divided than we had been in the past. For so long, the color of one’s skin and the texture of one’s hair have been a subject […]
In recent years, there has been a growing movement that seeks to amplify the voices of individuals with albinism. The United Nations has recognized this cause, designating June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day to shed light on the rights of persons with albinism. However, in certain African countries, those with albinism not only endure […]
Image source: Pexel Northern Nigeria, endowed with extensive human and material resources, regrettably remains underexploited. Despite its considerable potential, the region grapples with challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and the escalating threat of terrorism. Within this somber context, the predicament of almajiri children serves as a poignant reminder of unmet promises in the region. The […]
Dora Moono Nyambe – The Sun Prior to 2011, Zambia dazzled as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, proudly ascending to lower-middle-income nation status. However, the economic narrative took an unexpected turn, plunging into a consistent decline, reaching one of its worst moments in 2020 during the global pandemic. Despite the prevailing gloom with a […]
Photo by Gpop Yef – A young girl hawking. Some of the biggest yet often overlooked contributors to the exclusion of women from opportunities in African societies can be attributed to the prevalent cultural and religious beliefs in the region. I have observed significant efforts dedicated to promoting women’s inclusion in the formal world. However, […]
Photo by Muhammad Taha Ibrahim Ma’aji on Unsplash Society is a network of relationships of people who share common institutions and cultures. It is the web of companionship and interactions among human beings that involve sharing common economic, social, and cultural values and undertakings among others. Given these definitions, it is justifiable to refer to Nigeria […]
Image Source: VOA News Education is about passing down what society knows. It teaches reading, writing, and math, as well as values and ethics. As such, It’s incredibly important for any country to strive to educate its populace. The role of girl-child education is apparent and not phantom in view of the responsibilities they are […]
Image Source: Wilderness Travel “Virgin Passport”. This was the first controversial term I heard when planning my trip and a good example of an abused use of context. I was told I had to pay more if this was my first road trip across the West African borders. As much as I struggled to […]