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Edo mob killing: Did armed Hausa youths kill six Igbo men in the north?

By Emmanuel Oluwadola Claim: Multiple Facebook accounts claim that a group of armed Hausa youths invaded an Igbo market in the North, and killed at least six men. Full Text The recent gruesome killings of some Northern travellers went viral…

How initiatives bridge gender gap in Nigerian tech industry

Technology is transforming industries, yet the gender gap in the tech sector persists. With only 25% of the tech workforce being women—and Black women accounting for just 0.7%—initiatives like Cybersafe Foundation, DigiGirls, and the Women Techster Initiative are breaking barriers.

Breaking barriers: Ending global book famine for blind readers

Despite technological advancements, less than 10% of books are accessible to blind individuals, limiting their access to education and independent living. The Marrakesh Treaty and the Accessible Book Consortium (ABC) are working to change this by enabling the global exchange…

Talking about maternal health in Nigeria — How many lives are at stake?

Many women in Nigeria have lost their lives or suffered severe complications due to unsafe abortions. This article explores the crisis of unsafe abortion and highlights actionable solutions for improving women's access to comprehensive healthcare.

Fact-check: Video of woman harassed for eating during Ramadan on London bus old

By Emmanuel Oluwadola Claim:  A viral video shared by Instablog9ja and several online sources allegedly shows a man harassing a woman on a London bus for eating while he was fasting during the 2025 Ramadan. Full Text Ramadan is the…
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Ejire: When children with disabilities beg to live

Ejire's harrowing story sheds light on the often overlooked issue of child abandonment and the neglect faced by children with disabilities in Nigeria. Ejire's plight underscores the urgent need for greater awareness of child welfare, particularly for vulnerable groups like…
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