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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...
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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
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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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