Maternal mortality has reduced by 40% in Africa – Diene Keita

Maternal mortality has reduced by 40% in Africa – Diene Keita

Diene Keita is the representative of United Nations Population Fund, UNPFA, in Benin Republic for the past seven years. UNFPA is the world’s largest multilateral source of population assistance, which has provided more than $6 billion in assistance since it became operational in 1969. Keita, who speaks six languages, is also a freelance translator in the United Kingdom. In this interview with Esther Onyegbula, she talks about the reproductive health and the challenges of the average African woman and other issues.
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Jonathan appoints Onyeka Onwenu Executive Director, NCWD

Jonathan appoints Onyeka Onwenu Executive Director, NCWD

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of a legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development, NCWD, Abuja.

Rape: Ogun govt vows to deal with rapists

Rape: Ogun govt vows to deal with rapists

Following the incessant raping of minors in OgunState, the State government has pledged to ensure that all rapists are brought to book, warning ambitious rapists to desist from the criminal act or face the full wrath of the law.

BBM ready for Android, iPhone smart phones

BBM ready for Android, iPhone smart phones

Global mobile phone ecosystem will witness a new dimension in instant mobile to mobile messaging with privacy, as the iconic mobile social network, BBM will begin rolling out for Android and iPhone customers around the world .

‘New Police Biometric CMR  not necessary’

‘New Police Biometric CMR not necessary’

Following the introduction of the Biometrics Central Motor Registration BCMR by the Nigeria Police Force recently, Nigerian motorists had within the week been faced with another burden as motorists have been enforced to go through it in order to cub crimes and terrorism.

Airtel seeks implementation of National Broadband plan

Airtel seeks implementation of National Broadband plan

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has thrown its full weight behind the immediate implementation of the recently approved National Broadband Plan (NNBP), saying speedy execution of the strategy document can contribute about N190bn to the country’s GDP in 2015.

My hot temper saved me from being killed at 14 by Biafran soldiers

My hot temper saved me from being killed at 14 by Biafran soldiers

Hon Charles Ekhoetomwen Idahosa is the son of Akasiaka (strong and untouchable) of blessed memory. He is a political juggernaut as long as the politics of Edo State and Nigeria is concerned. Today Charle T, as he is fondly called by friends and political associates, clocked the sexagenarian age of 60 and its celebration is at Benin today.

Oh God! arise thou for my help

Oh God! arise thou for my help

The plan of God for your life is far greater than your ability. Your strength is not capable of handling it. Your wealth is not strong enough to sponsor it. Multitude of people cannot bring about the full manifestation.

Why I was fired by Nigeria Info – Matse

Why I was fired by Nigeria Info – Matse

Many may not know this but talented On-air-personality Matse Uwatse Nnoli has been fired from her job as an On-Air-Personality with talk radio station Nigeria Info. In a statement just released she explains the reasons why she may have been sacked.

My Struggle, My Dream, by Fani-Kayode

My Struggle, My Dream, by Fani-Kayode

Nigeria is NOT and was never designed to be a hybrid state where we were meant to forgo our primary identity, forsake the vision of our forefathers and forget our fundamental differences with other nationalities.

Bar Beach not safe – Mgt

Bar Beach not safe – Mgt

The Chairman, Tourism Committee of the Lagos Bar Beach, Mr Effiong Ekanem, on Friday said that the sand area of the beach was still under restriction to fun seekers, due to its sinking nature.

2Face to perform at ARS Championship closing

2Face to perform at ARS Championship closing

Nigerian music heavy-weight, 2face Idibia is expected to set the Agege Township Stadium alight this Sunday, September 22nd, 2013, for the Closing Ceremony of the Airtel Rising Stars Africa Championship.

Agagu to be buried beside father’s grave

Agagu to be buried beside father’s grave

The late former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Agagu, is to be buried beside his father’s grave, his Kuyeju family in Lameha Quarters, Iju-Odo, has said.