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Introduction

Dignity is the essence of human life — it embodies the right of every individual to live free from fear, oppression, and degradation. In Nigeria, however, the dignity of countless women is daily eroded by abusive marriages and relationships. Domestic violence—whether physical, sexual, psychological, or economic—has become a silent epidemic, one that is often concealed by cultural expectations, religious pressure, and fear of stigma. According to a 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), nearly 30% of Nigerian women aged 15–49 have experienced physical violence since age 15, and many more endure psychological or economic abuse that goes unreported.

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The Success Of Nigerian Athletes In Basketball By Elisha David

Introduction

Nigerian athletes have increasingly made their mark in the world of basketball, demonstrating exceptional skill and contributing significantly to the sport on both national and international stages. Their success is attributed to a combination of individual talent, rigorous training, and a supportive basketball infrastructure. This essay explores the achievements of Nigerian basketball players, highlighting prominent examples and their impact on the sport.

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When Nigerians Who Are Born Decide To Be Beautiful By Favour Benyin

Beauty is natural, but beauty can also be engineered. When a woman tends a flower garden outside her bedroom window, when an architect stands in front of his work table, waiting for inspiration to strike, when the people of a nation decide to take their fate into their hands; beauty is molded into shape.

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I Wished Somebody In Nigeria Would Do Something By Favour Benyin

Late in 2023, ruminations about Nigeria came upon me with such magnificence of force that I began a wild search to quiet my mind and spirit. Whenever I met new physics or science students, they were bound to one obligation; of answering whether they knew Philip Emeagwali[1]. Surprisingly, many of them had never heard the name. I wondered whether, the nonchalance and lack of faith towards origination and research came from not knowing that they were Nigerians who symbolized it.

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Nigeria In Time By Favour Benyin

Introduction

I have a firm belief that the past, present and future all exist at the same time and this is why.

Imagine that time is a planet and the past, present and future are three major continents on it. These ‘continents’ are places existing all at once. Then again, there are physical ‘objects’ which live on ‘planet time’ such as you and I, plants and animals.

Understanding how the ‘past, present and future’ relate with and affect each other; and how ‘objects’ are affected by their actions on ‘planet time’ is important to create a brighter future for Nigeria.

I dare to kindly ask anyone skeptical of this theory:

‘If the past, present and future do not exist at the same time, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PRESENT IS WHAT? IS IT THE PAST OR THE FUTURE?’

 

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The Nigerian By Shalom Anya

Ben Carson, a pioneer in neurosurgery and author of the book, “Think Big” is a global example of the high level of excellence that can be produced through diligence, consistency, tenacity, and such related virtues. Without an iota of doubt, his life reveals that excellence is not tied to a race, tribe, or a particular group. With great intensity, several Nigerians have exemplified such virtues in time past and in recent times. These great thinkers strive to solve serious problems and are critical stakeholders at different levels and professions.

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