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CHILDREN’S DAY: Who Speaks for the Forgotten Child?

Global UpfrontMay 28, 2025May 28, 20250

By Paul Nwosu Every 27th of May, Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day, a date marked with joy on calendars, particularly among families whose children are enrolled

Almajiri: Abolition Versus Reform

Global UpfrontDec 21, 2024December 21, 20240

By Fatima Damagun, Email: drfatima0984@gmail.com Following last week’s article, I received a barrage of emails, either commending or criticising my call for abolishment of the

The Almajiri System: Enough Of The Discussions

Global UpfrontDec 14, 2024December 14, 20240

By Fatima Damagun, The Physicians Diary, Weekend Trust A few weeks ago, a neighbour knocked on my door with a request. Her almajiri, who helped