Category: Life
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In Aníkúlápó, We are shown that the Grass isn’t that Green for Women
The movie, set in a pre-colonial Oyo kingdom, narrates the story of Saro (played by Kunle Remi), a traditional textile weaver who arrives in Oyo to build a better life after being sold off to pay his parent’s debt.
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What Is Weaponized Incompetence?
“If you want something done right, do it yourself” can become a very burdensome mantra when the other person weaponises supposed incompetence to shirk responsibility.
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The Art of Wearing Craft; A look at Artisanal Jewelry
Document Women spoke to Olasunkanmi Odejimi, a natural stone jeweller, owner of WÚRÁ LÈSÓ and a freelance brand strategist, about the process of crafting the brand’s intricate natural stone jewellery.
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Microplastics Found In Human Breast Milk For The First Time
Breast milk samples were taken from 34 healthy mothers a week after giving birth in Rome, Italy. Microplastics were detected in 75 per cent of them.
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Inside Northern Nigeria’s Cultural Practices That Discriminates Against Girls Part 2
1 in 5 women and girls under the age of 50 will have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner within the last 12 months.
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HealthTracka Launches First of Its Kind PCOS At Home Test
HealthTracka, a Nigerian led health startup focused on making lab testing easy with at home tests, has launched a first of its kind test for women battling Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
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Beverly Naya and Bimbo Ademoye take on Emotional Abuse in “The One For Sarah”
The One For Sarah, set to hit the big screens on October 28, is a romantic drama that follows the story of Beverly Naya (Sarah), who has been through emotional abuse and is on the path to rediscovering her self-worth and finding love.
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Nguvu Health And Axa Mansard Partner To Provide Mental Health Care Services.
Even worse are the numbers in Nigeria, where over 50 million people suffer from mental problems, yet only 300 psychiatrists are available to treat them.
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We Must Normalize Seeing Women In Power
Decision makers at all levels must institutionalise the meaningful and safe participation of women and their groups through the adoption of fully resourced and accountable policies, strategies and frameworks.
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How “Incels” Online Pose A Threat To Women’s Safety
Online Incel Hate Group: A Shocking Rise of Misogyny & Violence