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ByConstance MejuThe Nigeria League ofWomen Voters an association committed to the political advancement of women inthe country has expressed strong resolve to ensure the sad story of everdiminishing number of women representatives in the country is halted.Rising from its 2019Annual Convention which held in Abuja May 15, the women described the 2019general elections as worst in history for women and resolved to build a networkof structures across the local governments, states and the federal capital tocreate room for more women to monitor and access opportunities in government.They demanded thathenceforth, all gender issues should be backed by legislation.The convention had the…

Prince Mustapha MonaAudu and Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Kogi 2023

PRESS RELEASE Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki Presidentof the Eighth Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has directed that theNational Assembly Management should distribute his Severance Allowance to families of three victims of theinsurgency in the North-East zone being perpetrated by Boko Haram and childrenof late Senators in need of financial assistance.In astatement signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu,Saraki stated that the Severance Allowance should be used to support thefamilies of Leah Sharibu, who is being held by Boko Haram after she and othergirls were abducted from Dapchi town in Yobe State, and two humanitarianworkers abducted and subsequently…

Gianni Infantino FIFA PresidentThefirst-ever memorandum of understanding (MoU) between FIFA and the UnitedNations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) wassigned by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UN Women Executive DirectorPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcukaat the FIFA Women’s Football Convention today, a few hours before the openingmatch of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™.“This isa significant moment for FIFA as we combine forces with UN Women to realisegender equality for women both on and off the pitch.” said Infantino.“Together, we will raise awareness about women’s football and its impact interms of health, empowerment and positive role models for women…

ByIduozee Paul, BeninWife of the Edo State deputy governor, Mrs. Maryian Shuaibu and the chairman of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Hon. Eric Osayande has urged secondary school students in the state to preserve the Bini rich cultural heritage to enable them promote the affluent traditions from  generation to generation. The duo made the call at the second edition of Oba Ewuare Cultural Competition for Secondary Schools held in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Council in Benin city.They said culture is our way of living and life.According to the deputy governor’s wife, “It is a good thing to celebrateour culture, and good…

ByIduozee Paul, Benin Correspondent Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd)Nigeria’s former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) has sued for urgent peace in the various university communities in the country so that Nigeria can achieve great and diverse development.Gen. Abdulsalami who, made the appeal at the 20th Anniversary celebration of Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin city, said the growth and development achieved since the inception of the university is a clear indication that the founder, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion is a good manager of human resources.Abdulsalami who chaired the event said, it gave him great pleasure to…

ByIduozee Paul, Benin CorrespondentTo ensure youths in Edo State and Nigeria harness their talents and gifts, a movie icon Dr. Lancelot lmasuen has admonished young artistes, who have skills and wisdom to work and build on their talents so they can become important in life. The movie producer said this would make them develop and showcase their gifts anywhere they find themselves.  Dr. Lancelot lmasuen, gave the advice at the grand finale of Talent Central tagged, “The Rising of Stars Season One”, organized by an academic and administrator in Benson Idahosa University, BlU, in Benin city. He advised young artistes…

ByIduozee Paul, Benin CorrespondentFormer national president of the NigerianMedical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele has called for adequate training forresident doctors in Edo state to enable them render betterhealthcare services to the people.The two time NMA president said good government policies will help transform and reform healthcare delivery and services, in public hospitals.He decried the non- payment of arrearsto resident doctors.Enabulele made the call at an event organized by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, ARDN, as its 39th Ordinary General Meeting and Scientific Conference with the theme,  “The Corollary of Government Policies on Residency Training.He advocated the institution…

ByIduozee Paul, Benin CorrespondentThe founder /chief executive officer, K-Rep Group, Kenyan, Kimanthi Mutua, has disclosed that one of the major reasons micro finance institutions are not growing well in Africa because of bad political policies enacted by various governments. He disclosed that those bad policies often come through the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN).Kimanthi Mutua, who, was guest lecturer at L’Universie’Libre de Bruxelles made the observation at the Third International Micro-finance Workshop in Benin-City. He said raising operational funds in micro finance institutions requires planning, financial management,investment in micro finance banks and adequate leadership skills.Kimanthi’s who has 30 years’ experience in micro…

Amb. Smith Nwokocha (2nd left), others at the eventparticipants Amb. Smith NwokochaThe World Environment Day was marked by Eco-Network at Oroworukwo   Secondary School, Port Harcourt with a non-governmental organization challenging students to take up the campaign for a healthy, clean air environment. Amb. Smith Nwokocha, regional ambassador, Eco-Network, World Education Network said the school was chosen by the organization, ‘because of the future and health of our children, since, if there must be a future, the children should be guided’. Accordingto him, children are at risk because of air pollution in the country. He addedthat Oroworukwo Secondary School is now on the…