Is there a Pattern of Distribution of State Capitals across the Senatorial Zones and Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria? Mahfus Dauda, Iyobosa Amadin, Hilary Okagbue Historical Background of State Creation in Nigeria Following the end of the British colonial rule in Nigeria and the attainment of political, economic and territorial independence, series of events took place. […]

Condemning the use of Rape as a Weapon of War in Africa Emmanuella Nzeribe, Hilary Okagbue, Stephen Asaolu Introduction Sexual violence (SV) is a sexual act performed without a person’s consent. Sexual violence affects everyone because anyone can be a victim of sexual violence. SV has plagued African communities during armed conflicts for decades. The […]

Is Kampala Trauma Score the Solution to Improving Trauma Care and Reducing Mortality in Africa? Emmanuella Nzeribe, Muhammed Isa, Sunday Nto, Hilary Okagbue, Olugbemisola Samuel Background Trauma is a significant public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.19 million people die annually due the […]

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN NIGERIA: A Policy Report Emmanuella Nzeribe, Hilary Okagbue, Olugbemisola Samuel Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) refers to all forms of procedures involving the partial or total removal of a part of the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Statistics have shown that over 20 million women and girls have […]