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Surviving Lupus: Lammy’s journey from pain to purpose

By Adepeju Badmus Imagine waking up every day in a body you can no longer recognise. Your joints ache, your skin burns, your hair falls out, and your mind plays tricks on you. Imagine going from hospital to hospital, hearing…

Battered sole, not battered soul

By Similouwa Oludayo In the hustle and bustle of Lagos city are the people at the centre of it all. Eko ò kí í sùn (Lagos does not sleep), they say. From the street hawkers to the bankers, everyone rises…

“Even on my wedding, I was called an addict” -Lingering stigma ex-drug users face in Nigeria

By Sulyman Pakoyi  Olajide*, 50, sat in his tricycle as he recounted his experience. It has been almost a decade since he quit using drugs; however, the experiences still linger, fresh in his memory. Olajide was just 10 when he…

Twice Neglected: The untold story of people with disabilities battling drug use disorder

This story explores the complex intersection between disability and drug abuse in Nigeria, revealing how structural neglect, discrimination, and social exclusion push many PWDs into substance dependence and total silence.

Food Insecurity: Taming devastating floods in Nigeria

By Roseline Okakah In recent times, devastating floods have swept across parts of Nigeria, once again revealing the nation’s vulnerability to seasonal climate shocks and posing a serious threat to food security and rural livelihoods. Recently in Mokwa Local Government…

12-Week Storytelling for Development Programme 

Our 12-week Storytelling for Development Programme begins June 21, 2025. This programme is designed to equip passionate student journalists and communication students in Nigerian tertiary institutions with advanced storytelling techniques, digital journalism tools, and ethical reporting practices. It places a…
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