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The Nigerian February 2023_Ada Nkong

A new month is always exciting because it is a new beginning. This new month of February though, is for Nigerians,a very special one and promises to be an exceptional one. To start with, Nigerians are entering the month cashless for a good number of them. Not because all are broke but because many ATM… Continue reading The Nigerian February 2023_Ada Nkong

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TSSL SURVEILLANCE CONTRACTS: “USE YOUR ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TO BRING FORTUNES TO NIGERIANS LIKE PARIS CLUB REFUNDS, BABALAKIN TELLS PROF BOLAJI._Ada Nkong

Reactions have continued to trail the recent Press Release as issued by the Academy of International Affairs, led by nigeria's former External Affairs Minister, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi. Some have expressed surprise at where the former Minister and his associates had been, while the country's natural resource and treasury were plundered at will, by the big… Continue reading TSSL SURVEILLANCE CONTRACTS: “USE YOUR ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TO BRING FORTUNES TO NIGERIANS LIKE PARIS CLUB REFUNDS, BABALAKIN TELLS PROF BOLAJI._Ada Nkong

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Journalists Network for Ageing in Nigeria calls for speedy implementation of Policies_Ada Nkong

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark elder abuse awareness day, journalists under the aegis of the Journalists network for ageing led by Comrade Maxwell Eseigbe have called for speedy implementation of Policies that will ensure protection of the rights of older persons in Nigeria. In a statement to mark the daywhile… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Journalists Network for Ageing in Nigeria calls for speedy implementation of Policies_Ada Nkong

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WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY 2022:NIGERIA ON TRACK TOWARDS ACHIEVING DECADE OF ACTION_Omini Oden (ACPA FCAI)

The United Nations General Assembly resolution 66/127 instituted the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) in December 2011. The resolution called on Governments and concerned actors to design and carry out more effective prevention strategies and stronger laws and policies to address all aspects of Elder Abuse.It also appealed to state and non-state actors to… Continue reading WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY 2022:NIGERIA ON TRACK TOWARDS ACHIEVING DECADE OF ACTION_Omini Oden (ACPA FCAI)

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My Love Letter to Men_ Dr Blessing Ntamu

My Love Letter to Men Dear men, We understand that your perception of yourself is linked to your relationship with the women in your life; at least in patriarchal Societies. Hence you think:★For you to be a strong man, there's got to be a weak woman.★For you to be a smart man, there's got to… Continue reading My Love Letter to Men_ Dr Blessing Ntamu

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The Place of Fate and Faith as Obasanjo Turns 85 Years_Godknows Igali

. On Saturday, 5th March 2022, many friends and family, and even those who disagree with one of Africa's most revered public figures and former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo rolled out the big drums, to celebrate him as he clocked 85 years of age. Interesting though, many of his contemporaries at his incipient places… Continue reading The Place of Fate and Faith as Obasanjo Turns 85 Years_Godknows Igali

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International Women’s Day: Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji Advocates Gender Equality_Victor Bieni

Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji, a Public Health Consultant, Community Physician, Health Services Researcher, and Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Environment has advocated for the Promotion of Gender Equality by breaking the natural barriers created and stereotyping of Women as weak and unproductive persons in the society. Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji who doubles as the… Continue reading International Women’s Day: Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji Advocates Gender Equality_Victor Bieni

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Commited to Breaking the Bias_Ada Nkong

As we celebrate this year's international women's day, I took time out to ponder on why the bias continues despite lots of advocacy and Sensitization and the answer comes in a flash ' because women don't want to rock the boat'. I myself have been guilty of letting it slide in many areas of my… Continue reading Commited to Breaking the Bias_Ada Nkong

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SWS Rejects Position of NASS on Gender Bills_Ada Nkong

The Standup for Women's Society, SWS has rejected the position of the National Assembly on the Gender Bills that deliberately did not support any women based actions. In a Press Release signed by the Founder / National President, Barr. Deborah Ijadele-Adetona called for a#BreakThePoliticalBias #BreakTheConstitutionBiasSWS expressed her disappointment and grievance at the actions of the… Continue reading SWS Rejects Position of NASS on Gender Bills_Ada Nkong