A sad and rather moving documentary was aired on British TV Channel 4 at 7.30 p.m on the 22 August 2008. The story was entitled: Watch me Disappear. It was a sad and pathetic story of a Nigerian student who died unsung in a foreign land.
Lagos State has always been a unique state in the history of Nigeria. Apart from being the very first port of call where slaves were shipped to the western world from Africa, it is today Africa’s most populous and rapidly expanding city. The first mega-city on the continent of Africa.
Ostensibly the reason for the enactment of the Land Use Decree included the need to protect the citizens from the greed, avarice and violence of the so-called “land ownersâ€. Continue reading →
A routine tragedy passed with little fuss on Monday 28th July 2008 on the part of a nation numbed with tragedies. The Tribune newspaper reported the killing of a commercial driver who failed to give to policemen at a check point the required twenty naira settlement fee.
From available information, it appears as if the Federal Capital Territory remains the only part of Nigeria conscious of the harmful effects of smoking. The recent prohibition of smoking in public places remains a commendable step but actions are still necessary to combat the monster called smoking. Continue reading →
Africa abounds with various forms of child abuses, most arising from prevalent poverty and ignorance. This notwithstanding, the paramount role of the child in the African setting has never been in question. Continue reading →
We are new generation of activist using technology in innovative ways to further social change or voice our dissent. We offer online Services that make it easy for students and guests to build a New Social Order. We promotes education as the only way of attaining codewism -: Mental emancipation, Economic determinism, Political freedom, Spiritual and social balance.
The goal of the foundation is to foster the spread of great ideas. It aims to provide a platform for the world's smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries and most-inspiring teachers, so that millions of people can gain a better understanding of the biggest issues faced by the world, and a desire to help create a better future. Core to this goal is a belief that there is no greater force for changing the world than a powerful idea. Consider:
An idea can be created out of nothing except an inspired imagination.
An idea weighs nothing.
It can be transferred across the world at the speed of light for virtually zero cost.
And yet an idea, when received by a prepared mind, can have extraordinary impact.
It can reshape that mind's view of the world.
It can dramatically alter the behavior of the mind's owner.
It can cause the mind to pass on the idea to others.
Many factors can amplify the power of ideas: mass media, technology and market forces, to name three. So we believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. Therefore we're building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers.
What we intend to achieve in a long run
To establish functional, literate communities in Africa
Promotion of youth education through workshops and seminars, vocational and leadership training courses in African countries;
To engage in fostering the ability to lead in youth to empower them to fully participate in society.
To engage in the practice of enhancing the acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of cultural differences within a community, organization, country, or region.
To describe the differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, beliefs, values, religion, and the variety of human cultures within a community, organization, nation, or region.
To participate in the activity of educating, teaching, training, and imparting knowledge, ideas, and skills to children and youth, both within the formal education system and informally, to give youth the skills to be empowered to fully participate in society.
To emphasize on improving children's access to health care in Africa, educating families about children's health, and working on issues of health that are specific to children.
To participate in developing the skills and potential of youth to take the lead in their own development and the development of their communities by enhancing their expertise and awareness about relevant issues and their community, such as youth training on cultural diversity.
Provision of books and financial assistance to encourage the youngsters to get off the streets to attend classes;
Publication of journals, guides, surveys, studies, newsletters; conferences, expert group meetings, lectures.
Running Campaigns to create awareness on HIV and AIDS
Promoting African businesses and Investment programs
Create a forum for finding, discussing and developing African economic, social, political, religious freedom
Offering visitors access to educational materials on African philosophy and culture and other related topics
Discuss African issues from our African perspectives without the filter and bias of western media
Create a forum for networking among Africans of every background
Strive to maintain a holistic view of Africans by emphasizing the multidimensionality of African diverse cultures, businesses, fashions, entertainment, artistry and other forms of self-expressions.
Feature stories and profiles emphasizing African successes and strengths countering the negative bias stereotype overwhelmingly broadcast in most western media
Facts:
· Codewit News informs and prompts concerned African citizens and other human rights activists globally to act, denouncing officially-sanctioned corruption, the material impoverishment of its citizenry, defilement of the environment, and the callous disregard of the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution of different nations in Africa.
· Codewit also allows people to easily upload and share articles on www.codewit.com and across the Internet through websites, mobile devices, blogs, and email.
· Codewit is the premier destination to read and share African stories worldwide through a Web experience. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated staff in Codewit News headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and in Nigeria. Codewit.com relies heavily on codewit's global team of almost 500 authors and professionals.
· Codewit is an independent web only newspaper covering range of issues from business, news, careers, education, entertainment & sports, free downloads global news, jobs & vacancies, technology, travel & places, about Nigeria and Africa and the rest of the world.
Codewit.com was founded in 2007 by Anthony Claret. The founder believes that Codewit Network would teach people particularly African youths to understand and challenge the present problems in their communities and search for an African solution.
Many in the world are heralding the dawn of an “African Millennium” culturally and politically. Africa is poised to undergo more changes and wield more influence in the world than ever before. Until now, much of what is visually documented about Africa is a view from outside, seen through eyes that are not African and, in some cases, not Africa friendly. We believe that it is only Africans that can tell their stories to the world and in that manner will gain renewed respect and authentically express her promising future. Base on this background, Codewit World News was founded. Our mission is to provide a global voice for Africans to tell their own stories to the world.
Vision
As it is said, youth are the back bone of society. This is no different in Africa. But sadly, African youth is left without a spine. In attempt to mobilize African’s young minds, for them to believe and own their future not to mention pave the way for the next generation, it’s imperative therefore, that they be exposed to an alternative media source. An information outlet designed to highlight the diabolical historical past of our colonial experience & ancestors with a vision of a New Africa. Codewit.com is the call to raise The Continent of Africa, Independent from global influences.
Dr. Julie D Wee completed her doctoral studies at the University of Melbourne, in 1999.Her interests are in the areas of decentralization, global issues affecting education and quality teaching and learning.
Since 1999 she has worked as a Senior Researcher in the School Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement Unit, Victorian Department of Education (now DE&T) as an Early Years Co-ordinator, Acting Principal, Assistant Principal and trainer of teachers in one of the metropolitan regional offices, in Victoria. Since coming to INTI College, Sarawak,
Dr Wee has worked as a lecturer, Assistant Head of the School of Languages and Liberal Arts (SOLLA) and as Head of Staff and Professional Development. Her last office was Dean before she left for an assignment back to Australia in 2005
Publications include: Wee, Julie, 2004, Curriculum Auditing: A case study of an audit of a mathematics programme in a primary school, INTI Journal, Vol.1, No.4, 2004.
Wee, Julie D., 2001, Serving Improved Outcomes: Self Management Reforms, Student Learning and Leadership, Discussion Paper
Technology Colleges Trust – Vision 2020—First International On-Line Conference, 4 June—1 July 2001
Wee, Julie D, 1999 Improved Student Learning and Leadership in Self-managed schools, D.Ed. Thesis, The University of Melbourne.
Dr. Fakoya is a physician (currently working in the NHS, England), writer, teacher and socio-political commentator. He has vast experience in the Health and Social care sphere, especially mental health. As a true Nigerian, he cares passionately about his fatherland{linkr:related;keywords:olusegun;limit:25;title:Related Articles}
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