Recently, the first ‘State of the World’s Toilets’ report by WaterAid uphold the fact that Nigeria is one of the most failing countries in the world on access to proper hygiene and sanitation

If anyone is looking forward to a day when sports will stop being big business, they have a long wait ahead of them. Yet, it is on the rare occasion that women audiences and stakeholders are put into consideration when drawing up budgets. The figures suggest things ought to be different.

Ogaga Favour, a top media personality, TV presenter, writer, radio host and media consultant is known for reporting human angle stories and issues about young women on both radio and TV shows. Her column also endears her to people who see her as unrelenting and a die-hard activist for the cause of women.

MISFORTUNE yet fortunate; devastated and rendered homeless but comforted. These are some of the words one can use to describe the victims of the North-East terrorist attack (Boko Haram) some of which have now relocated to Uhogua Internally Displaced Persons Camp, International Christian Center Mission, Edo State.

AMIDST various studies that have reinforced the value women bring into politics and particularly governance, Nigeria is still lagging behind in opening up more spaces for women. For what it is worth, we seem to be taking a nose dive after making concerted efforts in the last administration to amplify the voices of women in governance. Today we have fewer female senators, ministers and are still yet to produce a female governor.

Fuel queues everywhere, crazy traffic and heat enough to roast a barbecue; have all taking their toll. The bad economy is not making things any easier, either. As the summer holidays approach us, a spa holiday might be one to consider, regardless of cost implications. Here is why:-

By Prisca Sam-Duru WITH the view to helping the Nigerian child through with quality education and entrepreneurship skills, Sandra and Child, a non-governmental organisation has flagged-off its Project 3,000 initiative tagged, “Lifting up children from poverty”. Vanguard encountered the founder of the organisation, Miss Sandra Ogbebor, during the launch of her pet project in Lagos. […]

WITH the issue of sex toys springing up from different crannies, the question that boggles the mind would be, Do women really use sex toys in this part of the world? Hmmmm. Interestingly enough, the issue of sex toys amongst women has always brought about bad blood among various people. With a lot of views, some of which would seem to be holier than thou, whether we like it or not, this is an issue women should learn to come forth with and be honest about.

AFRICA’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, has remained an enigma of sorts even as she hit international limelight as the woman who beat Oprah Winfrey to the number two spot on the Forbes black women rich list.

EVERY so often, we are bombarded with statistics upon statistics of women underperforming in virtually every field of endeavour. This dismal state of affairs cannot be too far removed from our abysmal ability to network.

TUESDAY March 1, 2016 will go down in history of Lagos State as a day when the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode demonstrated her love and passion for children’s welfare.

She may be a big global oil player today with hands in various big pies, but chancellor of Osun State University and Chairman Rose of Sharon Foundation, Folorunsho Alakija was herself a victim of gender discrimination and child abuse, as she revealed in her speech as she accepted an honorary Doctorate- her 5th- from the same University recently

IT was with consternation that many Nigerians, last week, received the news of the rejection of a bill seeking gender parity and prohibition of violence against women by the red chamber.

IN a bid to improve and take the fashion industry to the next level, fast rising fashion designer, Aisha Mohammed, has officially launched her fashion house, Ham Fashion.

THE sixth edition of the much awaited Walk Against Rape campaign was held on Thursday, March 10th in support of the ongoing fight against rape in the country and in commemoration of the International Women’s day.