The Low Impact Gym Slowing the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease in Nigeria
By Chinonso Kenneth LAGOS, NIGERIA: * Emerald Johnson, 41, was utterly confused and devastated after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Before her diagnosis, Emerald, a medical laboratory technician in Lagos had no prior...
In Kano, a Group of Friends are Responding to Community Needs
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The Private Loan System Transforming Lives in Ogun Communities
OGUN, NIGERIA: Mrs. Kafayat AbdulRasak, 37, a young mother of three was in an abusive marriage and jobless since 2008. Her husband, on whom...
One community at a time; the ReachOut response to malnutrition in...
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Mrs. Faith Awodele, seated among other mothers at Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu primary health centre in Somolu, was concerned about her 10-month-old daughter’s...
Amid An Intense Election Cycle, An Initiative Made Voting Easy For Nigeria’s Senior Citizens
OYO, NIGERIA: Toyin Olukoya, 68, loves to vote. She has been an active voter in Nigeria’s election processes for some thirty years. Olukoya became passionate about voting during her teenage years when she witnessed how a single vote made all the difference she needed, “... and I told myself that...
The Mental Health Café Helping Nigerians Navigate Climate Change Anxiety
Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) LAGOS, NIGERIA: Hamzah Opemipo's farming dreams began to wither in 2019. The young farmer, barely out of his teens, was overwhelmed...
Solutions Journalism and Resilience, Titilope’s Story
Titilope Fadare said it felt like a ‘miracle’ after she got accepted to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) 2021 Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP) using a mix of resilience and solutions journalism in her reporting.
Video Story: Peace through mediation: Iseyin’s journey to overcoming religious strife
Through open communication and understanding, Iseyin, a community in Oyo state, southwest Nigeria, created a peace agreement that acknowledged the importance of each faith and their practices. This newfound unity has fostered a sense of togetherness, allowing residents to live without fear of violent religious clashes. Read text feature here _________________________________________________________________ This...
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A Private School In Kuje Where Students Pay N100 A Day
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Sokoto, Nigeria: For Yakubu Garba, a farmer residing in Shinaka village of Sokoto state, northwest Nigeria, local canoes know...
Boreholes Pump Hope into Water-Stressed Ibegwa-Aka, But Maintenance Needs Remain Unfulfilled
In Ibegwa-Aka community, Enugu State, the installation of boreholes and potable water taps brings significant benefits to the residents especially women and girls. However, the lack of community maintenance threatens the sustainability of this improvement.