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ABIOLA’S LETTER TO GANI FAWEHINMI ( written on 05/07/98 and given to Lola Edewor & Bisi, Abiola’s 3rd wife during their visit to Abiola 2 days before he was killed). – “l am not a deserter”,Mydear Gani,Praisebe to God for your life and the courage, fortitude and determination with whichHe endowed you. May we live long to be of service to each other in thecontribution we make to the development, peace and justice/fairplay in Nigeriaand beyond. The ” Express ” story is a hoax. True, both Anan andAnyaoku(apparently working together, although I saw them separately), wanted me tosign a statement…

By Christopher Oji The peopleof Ubulu-Uku, a predominantly farming community in Aniocha South LocalGovernment Area (LGA) of Delta State, have raised the alarmover herdsmen’s siege on the area and other neighbouring communities,including Onicha-Ugbo and Isele-Uku, in Aniocha North LGA.Thepeople of Ubulu-Uku and its environs under attack from gunmen alleged to beFulani herdsmen, have cried out for urgent intervention, saying they need theprotection of the police, other security agencies and government attention ingeneral.In thepast two weeks alone, suspected herdsmen have shot dead an illustriousson of Ubulu-Uku, Mr. ChikweOjinji, while the medical directorof Goodnews Hospital, Isele-Uku, Dr. Andrew Odozi, a native of Onicha-Ugbo, wasalso murdered by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.Dr.Odozi…

By Constance MejuPhotos by Gift JonahThere is widespread drug usage in Nigeria. A recentsensitization training of influencer stakeholders by the MTN Foundation, ASAPin Port Harcourt has disclosed that one in every seven Nigerian aged between 15and 64 years, has used drug in the past. An estimated 10.8 million men and 3.4million women use drug.This was part of findings of a national survey ondrug usage and health conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics Center forResearch and Information on Substance Abuse with technical support from theUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime with funding from the European Union.The survey listed women…

Gender BasedViolence (GBV) is a global problem which assumes various dimensions countryafter country in response to prevalent socio-cultural environment. In Nigeria,wide spread poverty, ethnic and religious conflicts, violent cult activities insecondary and tertiary institutions and militarization of national life, havegenerally increased the incidence of violence and insecurity of life andproperty for all citizens. Women are however confronted with GBV in their dailylives in so many ways that do not apply to men.Gender specificviolence has adverse effects on the health and welfare of women. It results inpsychological trauma, loss of self-esteem, hatred of men and sexuality,continued cycles of violence, self-blame, stigmatization…

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…

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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…