

Ayoola Oluwapelumi
39 posts

@Tayoolaa
Astute Law Graduate // Graduate Intern @CJIDAfrica , actively contributing legal knowledge to innovative journalistic practice and development.


















Today, Campus Reporter began a four-day campus journalism training at the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State. This is the 41st campus journalism training since our inception in 2017 and the participants will be trained on several topics including News Reporting and Journalism Ethics, Investigative Reporting, Gender Sensitive Reporting, Fact-Checking, and Multimedia Journalism, among others. #TrainingInternshipMentorship #TIM #campusjournalism

It's been seven days since the arbitrary arrest and continued detention of @fijnigeria's reporter, @Mazi_OJD by @PoliceNG for simply doing his job of holding power to account as a journalist.

Just a few days to the end of Buhari’s presidency, a government official paid over 140 million to a restaurant to construct classrooms. Because of the story, the journalist who published the story has been abducted by the police, but the government official who contracted a RESTAURANT to build a CLASSROOM is still chilling. Today makes it a week since @Mazi_OJD of @fijnigeria was abducted, we call on all Nigerians to demand his release. Exposing corruption should not be a jail ticket. It defies logic by any standard. #JournalismisNOTaCrime #FreeDanielOjukwuNow #JournalismNotCybercrime






Should public institutions (hotels, airports, malls, religious places, and schools, among others) provide free menstrual products?



I don’t belong here I arrived in England in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. I was to isolate for 14 days as required by the law. The 14 days I spent in quarantine allowed me spent much time with myself and got me thinking about my journey. I left my room to the kitchen and that was where I discovered I couldn’t operate the gas cooker. It was a flat device that would require some funny set up but because I wasn’t used to such, I was clueless and had to call for help. When school fully resumed. I discovered the mode of teaching was different from what I was used to. Coursework, readings and all. It was overwhelming. I remembered calling my mentor on the phone lamenting that I did not fit there. I was frustrated. Then, I was in a get-together with a few friends who were also chevening scholars at the time. We got talking about our career and life. That was when I discovered a lot of them were already working with international agencies before coming to study in England. I felt like they have figured out their lives while I was still clueless on what to do with me. That feeling of “I don’t belong here” deepened. It took time for me to blend in. The feeling of “I don’t belong here” is one that can do two things. It can either destroy your sense of self and make you feel inferior; or it can propel you to be inspired and live your best life. The choice is yours to decide which one to lead. In one of my sessions with young people during the holidays, I told a group that for some of us from humble backgrounds, we will continue to work extra hard to fit into some places. Imagine someone who grew up in a local community where there were no teachers competing with a student who grew up in the UK in the same class or for the same job, the exposure of this student from UK is enough to intimidate. I once shared it with a few friends how I was on radio many years ago and a lady told me later she knew I was the one speaking on radio because of my “Oyo English”. That didn’t break me, I told her “ajisebi oyo laari” , but hey, it is what it is. The feeling of “I don’t belong here” is a very strong one. It has affected a lot of people and made them not put themselves forward for opportunities. It had destroyed sende of self for many and even made some think less of what they can become. I have seeen smart people refuse to apply for scholarships because they think“it is meant for the best”. No. Apply first. Don't cancel yourself. Be happy, show up and let the process decide if you will get it or not. It shouldn't be you saying: "I am not good enough". Social media has also complicated things. A lot of our people want to make something that is normal to achieve seems like it’s a big deal. We need to encourage ourselves that we are more. That we are qualified for all the many opportunities out there. Are you currently facing similar situation? You can do the following: - Acknowledge it when self-doubt arises. Identify specific thoughts or situations triggering these feelings. That is the first way to deal with it. Go ahead and question the validity of negative thoughts. Consider evidence that contradicts them and look for a more balanced perspective. When the feeling of “I don’t belong here” comes, remind yourself that you haven’t come here this far to give in to less. - Counter self-doubt with positive affirmations. Remind yourself of your strengths, achievements, and capabilities. - Break down larger tasks into smaller, achievable goals. Celebrate small successes to build confidence over time. Instead of dwelling on problems, shift your focus to finding solutions. Problem-solving can empower you and reduce self-doubt. - Surround yourself with stubborn optimists. Those with “can do” spirits. Engage in social activities related to your passions. This can help you find… @olorunwababs/i-dont-belong-here-175e74c7b705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@olorunwababs/…
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