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Why We Must Look Out For Women More

  The female population makes up roughly half of the human population anywhere in the world and on International Women’s Day of all days, it follows that all of society is reminded of all or a few of the reasons

5 Nigerian Women You Should Know: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women

  This article is the sequel to the previous one (part 1) on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. Below is the continuation of other five notable women: Aisha Yesufu (Political and Women’s Rights Activist)

5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women

  This article is a two-part article on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. This is not necessarily a defined order or the standard measurement of the Nigerian woman. There are a lot of women

Nigerians In History: Omu Okwei

With name variations such as Omu Okwei, queen of Osomari; Felicia Ifeoma Ekejiuba. Okwei (Pronunciation: Oak-way) was born Felicia Ifeoma Ekejiuba in 1872 as the daughter of Prince Osuna Afubeho, of the Igbo tribe, and one of his several wives.

Everyday Heroes: Samira Haruna Sanusi

After 6 years in a wheelchair, 28 surgeries, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, Samira became cured of Sickle cell anaemia. All thanks to her brother, Mustapha, who donated his bone marrow to her. Samira Haruna Sanusi, who was born

International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the practice of removing a part or all of a female’s reproductive organ for cultural and non-medical purposes. There are three ways people carry Female Genital Mutilation out Clitoridectomy, Sunna and Infibulation. Clitoridectomy is the

You Should Know- Mercy Akide

  Mercy Akide Udoh was born on the 26th of August 1975 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She was a Nigerian football player. Early life Mercy started playing football at the age of five with her oldest brother Seleipiri and younger

Women You Should Know: Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha

  Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha, is the chief executive (CEO) of Africa Regions at the Standard Bank Group since January 2017. She was the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings until January 2017 and was deputy CEO and executive director of

Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu

  Madam Efunroye Tinubu cited to have been born in 1810 was named Efunporoye Osuntinubu at birth. She was a politically significant figure in Nigerian history because of her role as a powerful female aristocrat and slave trader in pre-colonial

Do You Know Nigeria’s First Female Professor Of Mass Communication?

  Chinyere Stella Okunna is Nigeria’s first female professor in Mass communication. She has served in various capacities as an administrator and educationist in the academia and in the public/political arena. Read more about Do you know? Early Life And

Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020

  Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has been listed by global media powerhouse, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2020. The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement was listed alongside the leader

Women You Should Know: Ndidi Dike

  Ndidi Dike was born in London in 1960. She is a Nigeria-based visual artist working in sculpture and mixed-media painting. She is one of Nigeria’s leading female artists. Biography Ndidi Dike first became interested in art as a very

Women You Should Know: Sarah Adebisi Sosan

  Background Sarah Adebisi Sosan was born in Lagos state on 11th February 1956 to the aristocratic family of Chief and Princess Durosinmi of Irewe town in Ojo Local Government Area, Badagry division. Her mother hails from the Fafunwa Onikoyi

Nigerans in History: Mary Nzemiro

Mary Nzimiro was born Mary Nwametu Onumonu in 1898. She was a pioneering Nigerian businesswoman, politician and women’s activist. In 1948, she was appointed principal representative of the United Africa Company (UAC) for Eastern Nigeria, while maintaining textile and cosmetics

Women You Should Know: Theresa Obumneme Okoli

Early life and Education Tessy was born to the family of Aniagboso in Okpuifite village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. She started her education at St. Augustine’s Primary School, Ogun State and continued at Girls Secondary School, Awgbu,

Women You Should Know: Nicole Asinugo

Nicole Asinugo is a Nigerian managing editor, storyteller, producer and screenwriter. She was the Joint Winner (with C.J. Obasi) of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for Best writer in a Movie or TV series in 2020 for her first

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