My biggest accomplishment is giving back to society
Lilian Ajayi is the founder/Executive Director, Global Connections for Women Foundation, GC4W, an organisation aimed at creating new opportunities for young girls in under-served communities and helping them ro reach their potentials. Late last year, the Foundation partnered with Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) and the Clinton Foundation to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy in the United States of America which was adjudged extremely rewarding. In this interview, she speaks about her accomplishment which she describes as ‘changing the lives of the less priviledged.’ Excerpts.
President defends troop deployment in restive north
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday defended the heavy deployment of soldiers to the restive northeast on a rare trip to the region where radical Islamist group Boko Haram is based.
How widows, children, suffer hardship in the name of tradition
Inspite of the touch of civilization in the lives of many villagers, tradition and customs still remain intact. While some remain passionate about it, some show a lot of disregard to it just as others especially the human rights activists consider some aspects of it as infringement on the rights of individuals. But what is the gain of any tradition or custom which is inimical to the life of individual?
My Nollywood
Notwithstanding the origin of the name which sounds like a hand-me-down from the western world but it has grown in the consciousness of Nigerians here, in the Diaspora and the world as a whole. It is a name that has stuck and it is here to stay whether we like it or not.
Nigeria’s new train offers a long, strange and welcomed trip
Before his 30-hour train journey to northern Nigeria began, David Adedamola had been excited to ride the just-revived service, but after half a day of creaking and rattling, he was craving a beer.
Women in the shadows in Vatican ‘old boys’ conclave
As Catholic cardinals prepare a secret conclave in the Vatican to choose a new pope, the only woman seen taking part in the preparations has been the seamstress sewing the ceremonial tablecloths.
Why Itsekiri burial custom is wonderful – Okorodudu
Not many African traditional burial rites are unique, with pomp and grace as that of the Itsekiri people in Warri, Delta State of Nigeria.
Rawlings blames conflicts in Africa on lack of freedom, justice
ORMER Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings, Friday, identified the failure of most African countries to ensure freedom, justice and economic balance for the citizens as the major causes of incessant conflicts on the continent.
Tevez arrested for driving offence
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, police sources indicated Friday.
World leaders gather for Chavez funeral
World leaders gathered in Caracas to join throngs of mourners at a state funeral for Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez on Friday, while the nation begins life without him with the formal swearing-in of his political heir.
WG8 marks International Women’s Day
The working Group of Eight (WG8) on Violence Against Women marked international women’s day by calling on the federal government to address all forms of gender based violence. The International women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8th to honour and celebrate the achievements of women ranging from small to large highly recognized […]
