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Most people don’t know function of legislators – Oladapo Adeleye

On August 26, 20117:41 pmIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Honourable Motunrayo Adijat Oladapo Adeleye is a member of Ogun State House of Assembly, representing the people of Ifo II constituency, which is on the border between Lagos and Ogun state . She cuts her teeth in the political circle almost two decades ago. In this interview, Adijat shares her experience and adventures in the political terrain.

Being a woman does not affect my business – Duamlong

On August 19, 20115:20 pmIn Prime Womanby vanguard

She strongly regrets that a potential source of revenue such as tourism could be neglected in a country like Nigeria with diverse ethnicity and rich cultural heritage.

I have a huge passion for acting – Beverly Naya

On August 12, 20116:57 pmIn Prime Womanby vanguard

After one year of taking that bold step to relocate from her base in London where she lived with her parents for almost 14 years, and jump start a career in acting, Beverly Naya may not have any cause to regret her decision after all. As it stands today, Beverly has become one of the hottest rising actresses in Nollywood. Hot, daring and focused, she reveals to BENJAMIN NJOKU some of the qualities she wants in a man that will make her to fall in love.

I set out to be a nun – Okei-Odumakin

On August 6, 201112:15 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin has walked courageously where men fear to thread. She remains consistent without minding the hazards to her person in a society where critical voices are loathed by unjust system which rewards the crook and punishes the just.

Capable women should vie for elective positions – Attoh

On July 30, 201112:00 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Benedicta Attoh is currently the Special Assistant to the Governor of Edo state on Non Governmental Organisations, an appointment she took last year, to organize a detailed database of all the NGOs operating in Edo state and also to identify international donors and explore avenues that will enable foreign investors partner with Edo state government on developmental projects.

Human trafficking is growing in Nigeria – Ngozi Ezeilo

On July 23, 201112:14 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Dr. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo , OON , is a human rights lawyer, scholar and activist. She is a Law Professor and Head of department, Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria. She has also served in various governmental capacities, including as Honourable Commissioner for Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Enugu State.

There should be serious laws to tackle domestic violence – Effah-Chukwuma

On July 16, 20116:59 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Mrs. Josephine Effah-Chukwuma is the Founder and President of Project Alert on Violence Against Women. In this encounter, she answers questions on matters of domestic violence, calling on government to put more effort in tackling the issue.

I ‘d always wanted to be a ‘big’ person – Marilyn Ogar

On July 2, 201112:32 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Marilyn Ogar is the Assistant Director, Public Relations, State Security Service, SSS, and a member of the Presidential Committee on Security Awareness. In this edition, she answers questions on her job and emphasizes the need for all hands to be on deck in tackling the issue of insecurity.

We have a lot of sit-tight leaders in Africa – Chibogu

On June 25, 20113:02 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Ms Chibogu Obinwa is the Acting Executive Director of Baobab for Women’s Human Rights, a non-governmental organization fighting undauntedly for the cause of women in Nigeria since its debut in 1996. In a recent interview, she condemned the system of leadership in Africa, and also shared how Baobab is mobilizing women for a change all over Africa; particularly in Nigeria.

I have passion for helping the less privileged – Emodi

On June 18, 201112:06 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Senator Joy Emodi has been re-arranging her life since her tenure in the Senate was brought to an abrupt end by a court ruling that faulted her election.