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Faith Arnolda Ethel Coker: Leading With Heart, Healing With Courage, Inspiring Change
In Sierra Leone, a beautiful nation still bearing the scars of war, environmental disasters and socio-economic challenges, there rises a young leader with a vision more powerful than circumstances. Faith Arnolda Ethel Coker is not just a name; but a rising leader with the unshakable belief that even small acts of courage can create ripple effects of transformation. At just a young age, Faith has become a light bearer in spaces shrouded by silence. Her work in mental health advocacy and youth empowerment transcends projects and awards. It is the story of a girl who grew up watching pain go unnamed, who turned her scars into tools of leadership, and…
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BUILDING A LEGACY: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED FOR ?
When we hear the word legacy, it is easy to think only of career achievements, titles, and awards: the visible milestones that seem to define success. Yet, legacy is much more than that. It embodies the values we live by and the impact we have on the people around us and the world beyond. While achievements reflect the person we aimed to become, legacy is what remains long after we are gone. It is what continues to nurture and inspire others beyond our presence. LEGACY BEYOND CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Picture your legacy as a vibrant, living garden that is rooted deeply in kindness, watered by empathy, and flourishing through purposeful acts.…
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10 UNIQUE APPROACHES FOR WORKAHOLICS ON WORLD SELF-CARE DAY 2024
Self Care is not a luxury, it’s a priority! World Self-Care Day, celebrated annually on July 24, is a reminder to prioritise our well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. For workaholics, this can be particularly challenging. The relentless drive to achieve can often overshadow the essential need for self-care. However, integrating self-care into a busy schedule is not only possible but also crucial for long-term success and happiness. What then is this selfcare? I dare define it mindfully for your self-reflection and grounding purposes. Self Care is an intentional and compassionate practice of nurturing oneself. It encompasses being fully present and aware of one’s thoughts, emotions, and…
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NAVIGATING HAPPINESS: THE JOURNEY THROUGH COURAGE AND VULNERABILITY
According to the World Happiness Report, My home country: Sierra Leone ranks fourth least happy nation in 2024. Another stark reminder that happiness is phenomena that often eludes the world’s richest countries and people. In a world where happiness seems like this big, mysterious thing, let’s break it down. Being happy isn’t just about feeling good for a moment. It’s about being true to yourself and being okay with that. But it’s not always easy. Sometimes it feels like we’re walking a tightrope between being brave and showing our true selves. Think about it like this: being brave means being willing to be yourself even when it’s scary. And being…
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ARTHRITIS IS CURABLE WITH PINEAPPLE PEEL !
Now there are two types of arthritis, namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis . In Nigeria both types are used to describe various aches and pains in the muscle and joints as well as for on & off pains generally felt in the body. The symptoms for both types tend to come and go. Nowadays its becoming fairly common in the Genz population, it’s not an old age issue anymore. This is due to the consumption of processed and artificial foods and drinks. The symptoms begins with pain and stiffness in joints within the body, initially the pain comes and goes. Usually, it worsens when one wakes up in the morning,…
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CAN BUBAKARR TRAVEL THE ENTIRE AFRICA IN 6 MONTHS?CLICK TO FIND OUT!
Let’s talk about the millennial generation, each one is said to have some unique attributes such as being web-savvy, curious, independent, and tolerant. Millennials grew up in an electronic and online environment that created their eagerness to acquire new skills. Another attribute that has been predominant within their generation is the desire to find inspiration, go on adventures and explore new territories. The world is no longer mysterious but it has become the tool for learning through exploration. We are at Day 39 out of 365 days in 2022 following the Gregorian Calendar; what better way to indulge this February than to hangout with a young man from Sierra Leone…
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BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT RACIST
Racism in itself is a disgusting term, in fact whenever I hear the word, it reminds me of the many times I have faced this. As subtle as it could be, it still hurt very much by the mere thought of it. The truth is, no matter how we define racism, the fact remains that it is the manifestation of how horrible the person (racist) is on the inside. The Oxford dictionary defines racism using terms like “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism” all of which are very horrible act against another individual (strictly referencing humanity). So, can Black people be racist? irrespective of how much philosophy one wants to back it…
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CANCER MEETS FOOTBALL PLAYER
Cancer meets football player No age discrimination, when it comes to cancer. No age discrimination when it comes to who get cancer. The 24 yrs. old midfielder for Bournemouth and Wales, David Brooks has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Evidence based research In West Africa mainly Ghana & Nigeria, states the incidence rates of HL has been found to be higher in males more than in females between the age of 10-15yrs and 21-25 years. (Hodgkin lymphoma: Clinicopathologic features in Benin City, Nigeria and update on its biology and classification- Olu -Eddo & CE Omoti, |2011|Vol.14|Issue 4:). This type of cancer affects the lymph…
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THE JOURNEY INTO WOMANHOOD
Birth Control / Contraceptive pill – Yeah/Nay? Celebrated annually in the United states the month of September is Gynecologic cancer awareness month. Evidence -based research from the British Medical Journal, say “A woman more than doubles her risk of breast cancer even 20 years after she has stopped taking the pill, and women who have taken the pill for more than eight years also dramatically increase their risk for all cancers.” (British Medical Journal, 2008; 336: 59-60). While in Nigeria, thousands of young daughter and woman die annually because of unsafe abortions, from incompetent doctors while abortion-related deaths contribute significantly to the high rates of maternal mortality in the country…
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AVOID BECOMING SICK! I CAN ASSURE YOU THIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER.
AVOID BECOMING SICK! By Rashida Raji-Siwoku. MSc Pharma, BSc and Licensed Herbalist in Traditional Herbal General Practice. Check out immune cells in action. Where two bacteria that cause gonorrhea are no match for the large phagocyte, called a neutrophil, that engulfs and kills them (see arrows). Photo credit: Micheal N. Starnbach. PH.D Harvard Medical University. From experience , it’s never the weather that causes cold or flu. The secret I have found to avoid cold & flu in the first place is at the first sign of a tickly or itchy throat . It’s your immune function saying I need some extra attention. Scientists at Harvard University have uncovered that…
