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It sure has been an October to remember but there’s more to leave you craving for more from the many content chronicles on DStv. There’s so much more lined-up to…
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Widows is the movie Nollywood actors are raving about
Ik Ogbonna, Idia Aisien, Alexx Ekubo, Teni The Entertainer, Juliet Ibrahim, Lilian Afegbai recently watched Widows and in unison say it is a must watch. The "Widows" aren’t just ex-wives…
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Lipton yellow label is giving widows across Nigeria a ‘Reason To Smile’
Becoming a widow in Nigeria is often followed by a fall into extreme poverty – a situation usually aggravated by widespread practice of property grabbing and sometimes, physical abuse. Consequently,…
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#Impact365: “We’re working to eliminate the myth that widowhood is a curse” – Hope Nwakwesi, founder of Almanah Hope Foundation
In this tell-all chat with YNaija's Impact365, founder of Almanah Hope Foundation, Hope Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi reveals how she ended up a widow and how her personal struggles have helped her to…
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N541.8bn loan, 37 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N541.8bn - Three Nigerian banks set to take over telecommunications company, Etisalat for its failure to pay a loan obtained in 2015. 500,000 - The number of jobs to be…
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Edo first lady trains 500 widows on poultry production
by Dolapo Adelana The wife of the Edo state governor, Mrs Besty Obaseki on Tuesday organised a 1-day training programme on poultry production for 500 widows in the state. Speaking…
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Boko Haram: Army empowers widows, IDPs in Pulka
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has flagged off skill acquisition programmes for widows and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking refuge in Pulka, Borno State. This is according to…
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Insanely rich woman meets wife of powerful man in Lagos today (PHOTOS)
by Chi Ibe Just because we love seeing powerful women palling around. Oil magnate and Nigeria's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija today met with Wife of the Governor of Lagos State,…
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‘They are all fake’: Billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija denies governorship aspiration
by Oge Okonkwo One of Africa's richest women Folorunsho Alakija has denied reports that she is joining the gubernatorial race for the next governor of Lagos state in 2015. There…
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Amaechi’s opponents arrested, Jobs for police widows & other important news you should know today
Widows of slain policemen beg for jobs by Oge Okonkwo Some wives and children of policemen killed by Boko Haram insurgents, have appealed to the government and the Nigerian Police Force…
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Aw, sweet: Read what the Nigeria Police donated to widows in Adamawa
by Oge Okonkwo The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, has led his men to donate foodstuff to widows of dead policemen in Adamawa State. The materials were presented at a ceremony…
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“We need men in our lives”: 8,000 women seek husbands in Zamfara
Over 8,000 women on Thursday marched to the Zamfara Hisbah Commission seeking the state government's assistance to enable them get married. Led by the Chairperson of the Zamfara Widows Association,…
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Emotions swell as 12 widows of slain soldiers get N1million compensation each
by 'Jola Sotubo It was an emotional time yesterday for the widows and children of some soldiers killed in Maiduguri, Borno State, last month. The families of the deceased received…
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Sad: Boko Haram has created 10,000 widows in Borno – Report
by Oge Okonkwo Reports from a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation, catering for the need of widows, has put the number of women who have lost their husbands due to…
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Another set of 1000 widows, divorcees for mass wedding in Kano
by NAN The Kano State Hisba Board said on Thursday that it had commenced preparations for the mass wedding of the fourth batch of 1,000 widows and divorcees in the…
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7 suspects arrested for defrauding billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija’s NGO (PICTURED)
The suspects: Vincent and Florence Ayewah by Akan Ido The EFCC has announced the arrest of seven employees of 'The Rose of Sharon' organisation for alleged abuse of office, conspiracy,…
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The promised land fails to welcome as Nigerians face deportation from Israel
With it's high standard of living and western outlook, Israel has become another destination for desperate Africans searching for opportunities away from home. Despite its tight grip on security and…
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#ThrowbackHit: "The Mourning After"
'by Ifreke Inyang In 2004, Jimi Odumosu released the heart wrenching movie, The Mourning After. The story line revolved around the plight of widows and their ordeal in the hands…
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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
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