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Participate In Politics, Hold Top Positions In Govt, IPC Urges Women

The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged women across the country to participate meaningfully in politics and stand the chance to contest for top positions in government offices during election campaigns, in order to ensure a better and progressive nation. This call was made at a workshop on women participation in politics titled ‘Advancing Women […]

NASS Probes Death Of 26 Nigerian Women In Spanish Warship

The two arms of the National Assembly, Senate and House of Representatives, have begun a holistic investigation into the discovery of dead bodies of 26 young Nigerian girls, ages 14 to 18, in a Spanish warship, Cantabria. The Senate, yesterday, mandated its Committees on Diaspora, Foreign Affairs and Special Duties to investigate the unfortunate incident […]

Dr. Mumba Chalwe Becomes Zambia’s First Female Urologist

Dr. Mumba Chalwe Zambia’s first woman in urology wants her accomplishments to inspire other women and girls, “Like I always say “iron sharpens iron” if women and girls can see fellow women as achievers outside the domestic sphere they can aim higher.” Mumba Chalwe-Kaja is a Medical Doctor, health advocate and co-founder of Stiletto Ink, […]

Malawi Women Urged To Undergo Cervical Screening

In a drive to reduce cases of cervical cancer in the country, the Community of St Egidio through its Disease Relief Excellent and Advanced Means (DREAM) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health (MoH) embarked on a campaign of screening women for early treatment and the latest being Phalombe. Dream is currently running a-week long […]

The Kiosk With Madame K – Let Us Pray

Ladies and gentlemen, I am sorry. I know I have been missing in action, I sincerely apologise. A whole lot has been happening in and around the kiosk and some have been tragic. You know I shared Amaka’s story with you and after that time we closed the kiosk for some weeks just to respect […]

11 Shot Dead In Plateau, As Police, Army Launch Manhunt For Killers

No fewer than 11 persons were, Tuesday night, shot dead by gunmen along Rim in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were said to be returning from a weekly village market at Makera by 7:30p.m., when they were shot dead, while four of the traders were injured. Survivors of the attack said […]

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Highlights Importance Of Gender Equality

Gender Equality was the focus of a half-day lecture delivered by Former New Zealand Prime Minister, also the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Mrs Helen Clark, yesterday at the Cyber Tower 1 in Ebène in the presence of the Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Mrs Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo. Mrs Helen […]

UN Women Nigeria Advocate Gender Equal Opportunities For All Persons

 The UN Women Peace and Security Programme Nigeria has advocated the passage of the Gender Equal Opportunities for All Persons bill in Gombe state. The Gender Technical Adviser for UN Women Peace and Security Gombe State, Rhoda Zira Dia, made the call at the opening ceremony of a two-day retreat engagement meeting with members of […]

Rant Of The Day – LASTMA Or TRAFMA?

Welcome to the rant column I wonder why there is a switch in roles and the only answer I get is, Irresponsibility. It is funny that these guys were created to make the lives of the citizens easier by enforcing Law and Order amongst motorists but the case? Oh, it’s a spill from the real […]

The Global Scourge Of Sexual Harassment & Exploitation

 When the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA’s) Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd, detailed an incident involving the Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein for The New York Times in their eye popping investigation into decades of alleged sexual harassment, it came as a shock to many. So now we know. What started as a Hollywood scandal featuring a […]