Tag: Women
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Google earmarks $25m grant for girls in Africa
Google.org on Monday announced that it had earmarked $25m grant funding for its new Global Impact Challenge (GIC) for Women and Girls in Africa. Juliet Ehimuan, Country Director, Google Nigeria, said at a virtual event to mark the International Women’s Day (IWD) that Google was also reinforcing its commitment to the empowerment of women and…
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As a mother, I’m worried about kidnappings of women, girls in Nigeria – Aisha Buhari
The first lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to bring an immediate end to the incessant spate of abductions of women and girls in the country. “As a mother, I share the sorrow and agony of the victims and their families. I am also not unaware of the impact…
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WHO: Women less likely to die from COVID-19 than men in Africa
Women account for a slightly smaller proportion of COVID-19 infections and deaths compared with men, a preliminary analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 28 African countries shows. WHO Regional Office for Africa said this in a statement issued from its headquarters in Brazzaville, Congo on Thursday. According to the statement, Dr Matshidiso Moeti,…
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I cannot deny I love beautiful women-Flavour
Talented highlife crooner, Flavour N’abania has opened up on his love for beautiful women.Speaking in a chat with media personality, Ebuka Uchendu, the father of three said he doesn’t just go for any kind of woman, adding that he has taste. “That’s people judging (me), you know. As long as you are in the public…
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No rural women, no food, famine certain – Dele Sobowale
By Dele Sobowale “He gave it for his opinion that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind and do more essential service to his country than the whole race of politicians put together.” Jonathan Swift,…
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Why women should not shave pubic hair
A gynaecologist, Dr Jen Gunter, has advised women against shaving their pubic hair. Gunter, who is author of The Vagina Bible, warned women against waxing or shaving their hair, because, according to her, it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. She said the hair is necessary to protect the skin by acting…
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Women are more than baby-making machines- Khafi
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Khafi Kareem has debunked the rumours that she is pregnant. Seemingly not pleased by the commentaries she has been getting about her pregnancy status, the reality TV star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, November 29, 2020, where she slammed those spreading the rumours. “The way I’m looking…
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Nengi kicks, laments over how women are treated
BBNaija lockdown star, Nengi Hampson has lamented over the double standard portrayed when men and women are offered the same thing in any society. In a tweet shared on her handle on Tuesday,Nengi who was recently appointed a Special Assistant to Bayelsa state governor, Duoye Diri, stressed that when a man gets something, it is…
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WTO job: Women call for prayers for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has called for continuous prayers for the final declaration of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the 7th Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). On Oct. 28, the General Council of the WTO declared Dr Okonjo-Iweala as the best suited candidate to occupy the position, but the United States…
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BBNaija: I am attracted to women older than me-Laycon
BBNaija housemate, Laycon has declared that he is attracted to older women. As the reality Tv show is gradually coming to an end, the current deputy head of house who recently opened up to Kiddwaya about his preference in women said older women are undemanding, adding than age has nothing to do with love. …