Chikwe Ihekweazu, UCL The number of reported cases and deaths of coronavirus is doubling every couple of days, and patients have now been reported from many Asian countries, as well as the Middle East, Europe, Australia and the US. The Conversation Africa asked Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu for a run down on what preparations have been put in place in Nigeria in the event of cases being detected in the country. What measures need to be put in place to contain the virus? The novel coronavirus is ‘new’ and we’re learning more about it nearly every day. The Nigeria Centre for…
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Elizabeth C. Tippett, University of Oregon One of the consequences of the #MeToo movement is a simmering male anxiety that a harmless chat by the water cooler might somehow end in a harassment complaint to HR – or worse. Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial may reinvigorate those fears. Though the trial offers his accusers a chance to tell their story under oath, it also gives Weinstein a platform to push back. Even before the trial, one of his lawyers characterized #MeToo as a movement that “strips you of your right to due process … and the presumption of innocence.” Weinstein’s lawyers…
Since I was a child, I have had burning dreams, Wishing every day for their fulfilment. In the world, I live in, A lot of forces Prevent dreams from coming true. In my heart, I know of a world, Where dreams do come true. I have dreamed about that world. I know that I am a dreamer, I dream dreams, Dreaming of the earth, the seven seas, the planets and the galaxies, I am a dreamer. Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe from her book of poems -Words from Beyond when Crying for Myself: Musings of Childhoodxosotin chelseathông tin chuyển…
Reading 1 Gn 18:1-10a The LORD appeared to Abraham by the terebinth of Mamre, as he sat in the entrance of his tent, while the day was growing hot. Looking up, Abraham saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to the ground, he said: “Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please do not go on past your servant. Let some water be brought, that you may bathe your feet, and then rest yourselves under the tree. Now that you have come this close to…
Frank Furedi, University of Kent Intensive parenting has become the latest target of parent shaming. Having been instructed to constantly supervise their children, parents are now being lectured about the dangers of doing just that. Those who “over-parent” their offspring are being denounced for producing spoiled children, who cannot cope with the challenges of life. Numerous books criticising the phenomenon lecture mothers and fathers to give more space to their children. Intensive parenting was previously advocated as the solution to the problems – and associated fears – facing children, but it has recently been portrayed as a threat to the…
We begin the month of love by celebrating a lady whose unique enthusiasm for branding has evolved into becoming a formidable personal brand herself. We celebrate no other than Jumoke Adekunle who is our woman of the month. She is a Brand and Retail consultant that wants to make your ideas happen. With over 16 years of experience in European and West African markets, both in the private and public sectors, the Nigerian born and UK raised female leader has her core talents rooted in strategic brand planning, integrated marketing, retail marketing and operations, influencer marketing, consumer research and insights. She…
Aubree Gordon, University of Michigan and Florian Krammer, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Editor’s note: The coronavirus that started in Wuhan has sickened more than 7,000 people and killed at least 170 in China as of Jan. 30, 2020. Thailand and Hong Kong each have reported eight confirmed cases, and five people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the illness. People are hoping for a vaccine to slow the spread of the disease. Is there a vaccine under development for the coronavirus? Work has begun at multiple organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, to develop a…
This week, we’ve curated our favourite fashion styled looks found on Instagram from the most stylish pages. Check them below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BellaNaijaStyle (@bellanaijastyle) on Jan 30, 2020 at 3:52am PST View this post on Instagram A post shared by BellaNaijaStyle (@bellanaijastyle) on Jan 29, 2020 at 11:45am PST View this post on Instagram A post shared by BellaNaijaStyle (@bellanaijastyle) on Jan 29, 2020 at 12:33am PST View this post on Instagram A post shared by BellaNaijaStyle (@bellanaijastyle) on Jan 29, 2020 at 12:33am PST…
Traditional and Contemporary focuses on Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary tailoring. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See our weekly style catalogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANKARAFASHIONGALLERY (@ankarafashiongallery) on Jan 28, 2020 at 9:05pm PST View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mabelle Ndongo?? (@mabellendongo) on Jan…
Jose Maria Barrero, CSIRO and TJ Higgins, CSIRO Late last year the world’s first genetically modified (GM) cowpea was registered and approved for release to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The new variety carries a microbial insecticidal gene making it resistant to a major pest that affects this crop. The decision is significant because this will be the second GM crop commercialised in the country following Bt Cotton, and the first one that is a food crop. The release of a GM crop in Africa is particularly noteworthy as many countries on the continent are still wary of biotechnology. It is…