WAWA Celebrates International Women’s Day 2015
The observance of the first International women’s day has witnessed a transformation in women’s legal right, educational achievements and participation in public life. In all regions, countries have expanded women’s legal entitlements. Although women have stepped up their game by exercising leadership in politics and business, surviving childbirth and planning their families, educating the girl child; the low representation of women in leadership in public and private sector still persists.
Arise, let’s take our Sapele, out of comatose – Eyide
Barrister Gabriel Otuedon Eyide is a man of many parts. He is an economist, management consultant and lawyer in Sapele, Delta State. In this interview with Vanguard, he juxtaposes the earlier great fortune of the ancient town of Sapele and its current palpable willful abandonment by successive state and federal governments, especially its political class whom the people have consistently entrusted their mandates, leading to the declining fortunes of the area in recent times. He also spoke on major political issues in the state and the nation.
Abia and threat of violence
ABIA State is not known for political violence since its creation, though it witnessed such during the immediate past administration between 1999 and 2007. It was obvious to Nigerians then that the political violence that rocked the state was orchestrated by the government of the time to divert attention from its non-performance.
Election countdown: Long queues at ATM points in Badagry
Scores of residents of Badagry in Lagos State on Thursday rushed to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) points to make last minute withdrawals, ahead of the presidential elections, slated for Saturday.
Presidential election will decide future of Nigeria, says Ekweremadu
The Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, says the March 28 presidential elections will decide the future of Nigeria.
Pope Francis to meet Obama at the White House
The White House on Thursday confirmed that Pope Francis would meet with President Barack Obama at the White House during his visit to U.S. on September 23.
