MY TECH STORY

                  ICE and the 2018 U.S. Family Separation Policy In the United States, one of the most widely discussed and controversial immigration enforcement episodes involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) occurred in 2018 during the implementation of the “zero tolerance” policy at the U.S.–Mexico border. ICE is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States. Its duties include detaining individuals who are in the country without legal authorization, conducting deportations, and investigating immigration-related crimes. While ICE had long been involved in immigration enforcement, the events of 2018 placed the agency at the center of global attention and sparked a major debate about law enforcement, human rights, and immigration policy. To fully understand what happened, it is important to look at the background leading up to ...

  🔹 Overview of the End SARS Protest The End SARS protest was a nationwide youth-led movement in October 2020 against police brutality in Nigeria. “SARS” refers to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad , a police unit originally created to fight violent crimes. Over time, many Nigerians accused its officers of harassment, extortion, illegal arrests, and abuse—especially targeting young people. 🔹 How it started In early October 2020, a viral video allegedly showed SARS officers harming a civilian. This sparked outrage online, leading to the #EndSARS movement. Protests quickly spread across cities like: Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt The demonstrations were largely peaceful, with young people organizing marches, fundraising, and calling for change. 🔹 Key demands Protesters demanded: Disbandment of SARS Justice for victims of police brutality Release of arrested protesters Compensation for victims Comprehensive police reform 🔹 Government response On October...

  My Tech Journey: Ezeh Benjamin I’m Ezeh Benjamin , a 15-year-old tech creative from Lagos, Nigeria. I come from an Igbo family of six with roots in Anambra State, and my story with technology started early — driven by curiosity and the desire to build things that matter. My first step into tech was Desktop Publishing. I learned how to create professional documents, flyers, and layouts, and that’s where I discovered the power of design to communicate ideas clearly. That spark pushed me deeper into the creative side of tech, and I grew into a Graphics Designer. I’ve since worked with color, typography, and composition to turn blank screens into visuals that tell stories. But I didn’t stop at static designs. I wanted my work to live on the web, so I taught myself Web Development and Web Design . Learning HTML , CSS , and the logic behind how websites work gave me the tools to bring ideas to life online — from simple pages to interactive layouts. Designing and coding side by side t...