Insecurity in many parts of Nigeria has led to the displacement of families and the shutting down of schools. This has sent many girls out of school and to the streets, crushing their dreams as they struggle to fend for themselves and their families through street begging and other forms of child labour. In this…
“I was married off to Ahmed at 17. I eventually made the decision to end my marriage to him after ten years,” said Jamila Haruna*, 27-year-old mother of five, who suffered for 10 years before finally deciding to leave her abusive husband. Jamila is from the Ugwan Yanma area of Kontagora in Niger State. “I…
12-year-old Chinecherem* did not know that her life will change automatically that eerie mid-morning, past midnight, on 24th August 2022, when she went outside of her house to answer the call of nature. Raised by a single mum, Chinecherem* lived with the mother and brother in an apartment that has no toilet facilities; hence they practice…
Ketu-Alapere is a very popular and densely populated area in Lagos state, Nigeria. It is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the state. Ketu is popularly known for its proximity to ‘Mile 12’ the major food and fruit market in Lagos. That is where Iya Bili*, a mother of two, sells agbo…
