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#PansexualAndPanromanticDayOfVisibility | 5 things you shouldn’t say to a pan person
Not many people even in the LGBTQ+ community pay any mind to pansexuality and panromanticism. The mere mention of the terms remains almost the preserve of academics and pan people…
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#BreakTheCycle: Project Alert raises awareness about the effect of domestic violence on children
On May 21, 2016, the Sun Newspapers published a report on domestic violence and its effect where they narrated the story of Roselyn who separated from her husband after suffering…
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[YNaija2019] 16 simple answers to all your PVC questions
Here are answers to some common questions about the Permanent Voters Card (PVC). Where can a person register to become a voter? The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) designated centre…
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#Impact365: Airen Foundation has reached out to over 100 pregnant women and improved wellbeing of mothers
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reports that every single day, Nigeria loses about 2,300 under-five year olds and 145 women of childbearing age making her the second…
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#Impact365: “Cancer is NOT a death sentence” | Tolulope Falowo of CancerAware Nigeria advocates cancer control
It's still Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer awareness NGOs across the country are working extra hard to spread the word about the cancer epidemic as it affects Nigeria. Not…
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#Impact365: “Mental health in Nigeria is shrouded in myth” | MANI aims to burst the myth and reduce stigma
Mental health is the state of a person's psychological well-being and in Nigeria, the discourse of mental health is largely ignored. Even when discussed, mental health is often related with…
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#Impact365: “One woman dies of cervical cancer every hour in Nigeria” | Tewa Onasanya of EMAC calls for women to get screened
Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix -- the lower part of the uterus (womb). This is sometimes called the uterine cervix. The fetus grows in the body…
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#Impact365: Caleb Egwuenu’s NGO is standing up to cancer in Nigeria and making sure the awareness is non-stop
This scourge called cancer has cut short lives of millions of men, women and children across the world. The attendant myths are the reason why the awareness campaigns can never…
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#NoShameDay: The deep dark hole and the thin rope
By SheiFunmi Nomia Sincerely, how I feel when I have to genuinely talk about mental health, particularly mine, I begin to get teary eyes because I often recall moments I…
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How Olumide Makanjuola is carrying the cross for LGBTs in Nigeria
“Why would anyone choose to be gay in a heteronormative society like ours? Do you think if gay people had a choice they will not change their sexual orientation?” Olumide…
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Punch Newspaper introduces website to create awareness on Malaria treatment
by Ranti Joseph Malaria being one of the top killer disease in not only Nigeria but also Africa has always been a thing of deep concern to World Health organisation…
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Stripped down! Another star takes her clothes off for a cause – See Photos
She's already known for sexy, flesh-baring costumes on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. And Australian dancer Kym Johnson stripped down naked for PETA's latest campaign fighting animal testing. The 36-year-old…
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Another attempt at community jungle justice nipped in the bud! (WATCH)
by Isi Esene The menace of jungle justice can be attributed mainly to ignorance and lack of awareness. To beam the spotlight on the problem of awareness and the re-orientation…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy