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Tag: International Women’s Day
Brave Women: From rags to riches, the story of Madam Burgess
by Festus Iyorah After the death of her husband 17 years ago, her in-law took everything that belongs to her husband and left her with nothing. Mrs Ernestina Okwuchukwu popularly…
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Opinion: My bold act for change- Confronting gender stereotypes
by Edem Andah - Ossai Sometime in 2015, while completing a post-graduate programme at the University of Ibadan, I witnessed a heated exchange between a young man and a…
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Opinion: Big talks, jamborees and conundrums from the International Women’s Day 2017
by Opeyemi Oriniowo The 2017 international women’s day (IWD) celebration has come and gone but not without leaving its fair share of big talks, jamborees, camaraderie and conundrums;…
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Apostle Suleiman, President IJGB Buhari, Kemen | Here are last week’s winners and losers
The Nigerian President shut naysayers up by making an unanticipated return, a man of God finds himself in a messy scandal, BBNaija's Kemen is sorry but not sorry and Etisalat…
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Emeka Emuwa, Ifeoma Fafunwa, Achenyo Adachaba, Tayo Oviosu, Adenrele Sonariwo, others celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 with Union Bank
Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s longest standing and innovative banks, celebrated the 2017 International Women’s Day themed Be Bold for Change, with an event held at the bank’s Head Office…
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The Thread: Powerful African women in history
Yesterday, we marked International Women's Day. This thread captures the impact of African women in the world. They were scientists, activists, artists, feminists. They changed the status quo in extraordinary…
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#BBNaija: Let’s talk about consent, Desmond Elliot visits the house +more highlights
Day 45 in the Big Brother House and it's International Women's Day just as it is in "the outside world". Biggie smartly used the opportunity to get the housemate to…
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The Thread: Trump causes a frenzy on Women’s Day
President of the United States of America, Donal J. Trump, in honour of International Women's Day took the opportunity to tweet this: But when Trump has a backlog…
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Nike launches ‘Pro-Hijab’ for female Muslim athletes | 7 things you should know
First we saw muslim model, Halima Aden walk the runway of the season’s biggest fashion shows in her hijab and with…
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#InternationalWomensDay: We are committed to protecting women from gender-based violence – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday lauded the contribution of Nigerian women to nation building since independence. Osinbajo, who made the remarks in a message made…
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The Thread: Top 7 quotes in celebration of International Women’s Day
As we celebrate the woman today, these tweets punctuate why woman is a force to reckon with. Do see below: Yass!
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[The Legislative Blog]: “It is time for Nigerian women to do things differently” | Sen Oluremi Tinubu charges women
In commemoration of International Women's Day, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, took to Twitter to share a series of tweets where she calls on Nigerian women to…
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The Thread: It might be a bad thing to think women are special
Today marks International Women's Day. As we celebrate ambition, empowerment, abilities, it is a day that serves as a reminder that gender parity needs to happen. Christine Mungai explains below: ;
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International Women’s Day 2017: Remembering Patience Gilbert
by Imam Imam International Women’s Day is a day set aside by the United Nations to highlight achievements of the womenfolk, as well as commemorate their struggles for basic…
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“I have tremendous respect for women…” | Trump says in #InternationalWomensDay message
by Dolapo Adelana US president Donald Trump has praised the critical role women in America and around the world play in the society. Trump, who stated this in his message…
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The Thread: Aisha Buhari’s International Women’s Day message
Today, we mark International Women's Day. It is a day set aside to globally celebrate 'the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as well as give a 'call to…
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Opinion: Nigeria, how can we be #BoldForChange?
by Mmanti Umoh International Women's Day 2017 is a significant time to help forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. A call to contribute in the…
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Amina Mohammed, Mo Abudu, Somkele Idhalama & more! YNaija.com and Leading Ladies Africa present the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria
In its quest to inspire a generation of women to do greater things in diverse fields of endeavour, Y!/YNaija.com, in partnership with Leading Ladies Africa, brings you Nigeria’s 100 Most…
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How is the Nigerian music industry celebrating women ahead of International Women’s Day?
The other day we wrote to Nigerian musicians asking them if they didn't consider the goal of their career to be timelessness. Earlier, Ayodeji Rotinwa had lamented the lack socially…
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Editor’s Note: Introducing Brave Women, a special citizenship series celebrating women all month on YNaija.com
Today we launch the YNaija.com Brave Women series - a special collection of stories inspired by this year's theme for International Women's Day, celebrating bravery in Nigerian women and the…
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SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing stories of bravery, strength and innovation from women across Nigeria
by Festus Iyorah In a country where bad news of crisis are often promoted by media managers because they are sellable or they can drive more traffic—good stories, news are…
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Senator Ali Ndume objectifies women, urges Saraki to marry another wife
What started as a motion on gender parity by Senator Oluremi Tinubu got distorted and trivialised by Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, during plenary session of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday,…
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Henry Okelue: Domestic violence – The role of family in raising a real man
by Henry Okelue It behoves parents to see it as a crusade to impart in their children, and for the purpose if this piece, their sons the twin attributes of…
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Opinion: Violence against women is not a ‘family matter’
by Tobi Asekun Domestic violence does not know race, religion or status. It affects every “level” in the society. Domestic violence in simple terms is any form of violence against…
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These are 14 of our favourite ladies on International Women’s Day (PHOTOS)
by 'Jola Sotubo Today March 8th is International Women's Day and it is another opportunity to celebrate women all around the world. African women are known to be resilient, strong…
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Dora Akunyili, Oby Ezekwesili, ‘Mama Put’: Alibaba celebrates Nigerian women in pictures (PHOTOS, TWEETS)
by Rachel Ogbu Comedian Ali Baba is marking this year's International Women's Day on his Twitter page with tweets and symbolic photos that highlights his opinion on the issue. From…
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“Nigerian women can be equal partners with men” – President Jonathan reavows breaking gender barriers
by Rachel Ogbu In celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, March 8, with the UN theme – “A Promise is a Promise: Time For Action To End Violence Against Women”,…
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Talk show host Redi Tlhabi delves into the nasty world of rape on Al Jazeera this Women’s Day
by Rachel Ogbu The stories of rape and violence against women continue to dishearten people around the world on a daily basis but still more others continue to attack women…
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The women are coming! All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola A special rendition of Beyonce's 'Girls who run the world,' was performed by music legend Onyeka Onwenu... Nigeria-South Africa friendly called off A proposed football friendly between…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy