Today, owning a weapon is not only accepted but also seen as essential for survival.Continue reading SILENCE… THE NEW NORMAL IN THE NORTHWEST
LAGOS UNDER WATER
Postcards from people affected by flooding in Nigeria’s economic capital.Continue reading LAGOS UNDER WATER
WE SLEPT IN THE LIVING ROOM FOR WEEKS
Life has not been easy. Even to feed and spend is difficult because we need to repay the loan we borrowed online.Continue reading WE SLEPT IN THE LIVING ROOM FOR WEEKS
COULDN’T SLEEP, I HAD TO TAKE PILLS
We had to throw a lot of belongings affected by the flood away. I felt completely devastated. Continue reading COULDN’T SLEEP, I HAD TO TAKE PILLS
NOBODY IN OUR COMPOUND SLEPT THAT NIGHT
I drew my neighbour’s attention to it and she laughed, thinking it was the usual thing.Continue reading NOBODY IN OUR COMPOUND SLEPT THAT NIGHT
WE HAD TO JUMP OVER THE FENCE
Most of my business and all the drugs were damaged, including all the fish.Continue reading WE HAD TO JUMP OVER THE FENCE
MY HEIGHT SAVED ME FROM BEING SWEPT AWAY
In my area, once the rain starts, it becomes terrible. We wear rain boots before stepping out.Continue reading MY HEIGHT SAVED ME FROM BEING SWEPT AWAY
ALL I’VE WORKED FOR WAS DESTROYED IN ONE NIGHT
When I remember how much effort I put into setting up this shop, it pains me.Continue reading ALL I’VE WORKED FOR WAS DESTROYED IN ONE NIGHT
MY BIKE GOT STUCK IN THE WATER
The sprocket wears out faster than usual. It can last up to a year, but due to the rain, I have to replace it every few months.Continue reading MY BIKE GOT STUCK IN THE WATER
WE LOCK THE SCHOOL FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Whenever there is a flood, we have to lock the school for three to four days.Continue reading WE LOCK THE SCHOOL FOR SEVERAL DAYS