In the countdown to the International Women’s Day, March 8, 2018, UN Women has released its flagship report which demonstrates through evidence, new data and analysis how women and girls are faring across the world, and what it will take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Like the proverbial stone that does not tender its softness after a heavy downpour, so the honour of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili keeps raining in year-in-year-out despite her demise.

THE wife of the Governor ofKebbi State, Mrs. Zainab Bagudu, disclosed that the rising cases of out-of-school female children would not reduce if common issues like personal hygiene and general learning condition remain a challenge in school environments.

A non-governmental organisation, Inclusive Lagos Team, ILT, has indicated its determination to throw its weight behind the Governor Akinwumi Ambode administration in Lagos to bring democratic dividends to all, regardless of sex, age and class in the society. It added that the government should give priority to women and children, considering their importance in society.

A group, under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, made up of social activists, Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs, artisans, political groups and youths, have described the wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode as a symbol of humility and a detribalised Nigerian.