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2015 Nigeria Elections: #VoteNotFight Takes Campaign To Radio House, Bodija Market And Others
Feb 13, 2015Despite shift in Presidential and Gubernatorial election dates from February 14th and 28th, 2015 to March 28th and 11th April, 2015 respectively, the #VoteNotFight campaign still continues. On Friday, 6th February 2015, the team was hosted... -
Nigeria: Young People Seek Active Role In Politics
Dec 23, 2014A cursory look at Nigeria’s leadership system reveals that young people are yet to actively take up leadership roles and participate in governance process. Hence, it will be safe to say that youth participation in Nigeria... -
I Volunteer For Social Good – Hear My Story! [@OlumideIDOWU]
Dec 5, 2014Today is International Volunteers Day! We celebrate our team of volunteer-contributors and freelance reporters who dedicate their time and resources to ensure you have something new to read on RR! Do you know any amazing volunteer... -
Education: A Powerful Tool For Rural Development
Jul 8, 2014Many inhabitants of Ijora Badia community in Lagos, Nigeria, live in sheds that are mostly built with stilts and iron sheets. Those who can afford decent accommodation live in single rooms while many others who have... -
“We Want To Be Empowered,” Bagega Women
Jun 26, 2014Nnu said that during election, they vote more as politicians only sweet-talk them but do nothing to improve their community. At most she said, “they share five hundred naira or give us rubbers or rice, which... -
“To Be Free From HIV In Nigeria, We Must Start With Pregnant Women,” Says Expert
May 31, 2014Gloria, early 30s, is a tailor by profession. She lives in Nassarawa, North central Nigeria. She is married, has one child and is expecting another. Gloria also serves as a mentor-mother at the tertiary Hospital in...