Women Urged To Have Timely Kidney Diagnosis
The Ethiopian Kidney Association called on fellow women to carry out a usual kidney diagnosis as they are more vulnerable to various kidney infections than men. The Association President Dr. Lissane Seifu told The Ethiopia Herald that globally ten of percent women are at risk of contracting Kidney diseases and this number would rise in […]
Libya Issues Arrest Warrants For Over 200 Alleged Traffickers
Libya has issued arrest warrants for more than 200 Libyans and foreigners suspected of involvement in a smuggling network for Europe-bound migrants, the attorney general’s office said on Thursday. “We have 205 arrest warrants for people (involved in) organising immigration operations, human trafficking, (cases) of torture, murder and rape,” said Seddik al-Sour, the director of […]
Govt Approves U.S.$8 Million For Women AFCOM
Government has approved an amount of US$8 million for the organisation of the 13th edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations scheduled for Ghana between November 17 and December 1. The championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will bring together eight of the best female football countries on the continent. Addressing […]
OSCARS 2018 Red Carpet : Melanin Glam
Happy Women’s Day. No mistake there. Although yesterday was the official day for every woman in the world, everyday is women’s day here. Women are defying odds and stereotypes, questioning the system and taking control of their narratives. Black women are at the far end of the disadvantaged side of the spectrum, having to be […]
The Strategic Development And Women Empowerment Plan Of Graca Machel Trust
Mrs. Graça Machel, the Founder of the Graça Machel Trust, and an international advocate for women and children, will be visiting Lilongwe – Malawi from 13th to 16th March, 2018 to hold meetings with Government Ministers, members of the parliament, the United Nations family of organisations, civil society, private business, youth and women’s organisations to […]
Gender Equality Is A Discussion For Everyone
The international community agreed on the global Goal of achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030. But we can’t reach it – not even by 2050 – until we talk to each other, rather than past each other. If we are serious about empowering women and girls, we have to bridge the huge chasm […]
Freedom Day : The Brutality Against Women, Girls And The Battle To Keep Them Safe
Not a single woman in the whole world goes through her day – every single day – without, at some point, thinking about her own safety, without making a judgement call – large or small – about how to stay safe. Equality and opportunity are interlinked with our daily experiences of safety, whether in the […]
Ambode Approves 25 Years Jail Term For Rapists, Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday threw his weight behind the 25 years jail term for rapist and perpetrators of all forms of domestic violence, saying that the time has come to take aggressive steps to put a stop to the menace. Governor Ambode, who led a symbolic walk against Domestic and Sexual […]
Women Should Be Given More Platforms, Their Voices Should Be Heard – LAPO
Founder, Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO), Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe, has described as unacceptable in the country the obnoxious social norms, political exclusion and economic lopsidedness, which dictates the presence and voice of women in public life. Speaking at the weekend in Benin city during the 6th LAPO Outstanding Women Leadership Award, Ehigiamusoe lamented that cultural […]
24 Massacred In Fresh Attack On Plateau Village
At least 24 persons have again been killed in a night attack on Dundu village of Kwal district of Bassa local government area of Plateau state. Confirming the attack, President of Irigwe Devt Association (IDA), Hon Sunday Abdu, said the suspected Fulani attackers swooped on the community last night and raided in for hours, leaving […]
Rant Of The Day – Claiming To Know Too Much
Hello Readers, Welcome to the rant column. You may have encountered some peeps who just dabble into anything they hear, whether they are invited to speak on an issue or not, they bring their uncultured self into the discussion. It’s good to engage in a conversation and help out with ideas but don’t INTERFERE when […]
There’s No Land Rights Without Women
Successful farming is a question of amassing and applying knowledge, adapting your approach to the ecological systems that confront you, and persevering in the face of new obstacles. For women farmers in Ghana and elsewhere in many other parts of Africa, this reality is mirrored in their struggle to secure their rights to the land […]
The Fearless Women Of Cameroon And Their Stand Against The Government
Cameroon police have freed 40 of the more than 100 women arrested while trying to ask President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 36-years, to negotiate a peaceful political transition and solve the crisis caused by separatists groups demanding the independence of the English speaking from the French speaking regions of the central […]
Senate To Make Law On 35 Percent Affirmation for Women
Former Aviation Minister and current senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Stella Oduah has said that Senate will soon reintroduce the bill for 35% affirmative action for women as ministers as well as 20% for women as commissioners in states. Oduah disclosed this when she addressed a press conference as part of activities commemorating this […]
French Fashion Icon Givenchy Dies At 91
The house of Givenchy paid homage to its founder in a statement as “a major personality of the world of French haute couture and a gentleman who symbolized Parisian chic and elegance for more than half a century.” “He revolutionized international fashion with the timelessly stylish looks he created for Audrey Hepburn, his great friend […]