In Kwara State, Nigeria, the tragic case of Hafsoh Lawal exposes the deadly consequences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. What began as an online connection quickly turned into a brutal reality, highlighting the urgent need to address this growing crisis in the digital age. By: Sanni Alausa-Issa On February 14, 2025, four days after Hafsoh Lawal was declared missing in Ilorin, Kwara State, a dismembered body was found. It was hers. She was 23. Four days prior, Hafsoh had vanished after attending a friend’s naming ceremony, never to return home. Her frantic family alerted authorities, triggering an urgent search. The digital trail from Hafsoh’s phone had led investigators to a house in Ilorin’s Offa Garage area, uncovering the unimaginable: Hafsoh’s dismembered remains concealed grotesquely in a bowl. The ring, once a simple token of youthful identity, had now become an emblem of unspeakable horror. It was all her father, Ibrahim Lawal, […]
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Nigeria Must Move Beyond Rhetoric to Protect and Empower Women, Says BBYDI
In an era where the spread of misinformation can have significant repercussions on society, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), a leading civic engagement organization in Nigeria, has introduced FactCheckChamps an innovative solution aimed at empowering the youth.
Barakat Alli; The training exceeded my expectations, I am glad I attended and can’t wait to cascade to my colleagues at work. Cheers to more glorious pieces of training to come.
teachers in North Central Nigeria aspiring to become catalysts for inclusive, tech-driven education in their communities to apply for its Digital Literacy Training
Olasupo’s impassioned address highlighted the imperative to redirect attention from the Federal Government towards the critical decisions made at the state level.
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BBYDI reiterated its commitment “to providing youths with the necessary resources, opportunities, and guidance to unlock their full potential.”
Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, I humbly welcome you to this very important Press Conference. This briefing couldn’t have come at a better time due to the exigency of the situation, especially at this critical period. Every Action Counts! [Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative] is Joining Forces to Mobilize Millions to Take Action on the Sustainable Development Goals. This press briefing is part of the activities marking this year’s United Nations General Assembly and Global Week of Action. As we all know the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly started already Tuesday, 13 September 2022 with the theme, “A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges”. This year’s theme acknowledges the impact of crises such as COVID-19, climate change, and conflict around the world with a focus on seeking solutions that build global sustainability and resilience against it. The development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is […]
