How did that even happen? My name is Halima and I am 18 years old. I did a bit of schooling before I was abducted and married off about four years ago. I know who abducted me and my parents…
Our culture of silence is plain nasty
We have a nasty culture around here; the kind that stifles the truth; the kind that stops you from voicing any ill just because a few feathers will be ruffled or simply because of shame. Growing up, I attended an…
In the name of religion, he stole my innocence
Let me start by saying that right from the get-go; I always wanted to wear hijab and present the picture of a good Muslim girl. I didn’t do it because I wanted to impress anyone or deceive anyone. I had…
Muhammed Abdullahi is in Lagos for the hustle
Muhammed Abdullahi is an imam and a commercial motorcyclist otherwise known as okada. There is much to glean from talking to him. For instance, he has no interest in opening a bank account. Find out why and a lot else…
Malaria Kills More People Than Herdsmen – Garba Shehu
The country is gearing itself up for the General Elections in February next year and with President Muhammadu Buhari announcing that he will bid for the governing Party, APC’s ticket to run for a second term, all hell has been…