Chief Agnes Otobo-Ojehomon could pass for a spinster in her thirties but in reality, this beauty is a septuagenarian clocking 74 by July 2014. This is in spite of her share of life’s bitter pills weighty enough to make anyone age faster. An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Agnes who is MD/CEO of Babo Nigeria Limited, an Oyo-based firm adept in the importation of Italian furniture, ceramic tiles, bathroom and kitchen fittings, is also past Director and Club President of Zonta International. She presently sits on the Board of the West African Women Association- WAWA. Isoko-born Agnes shares her life experiences with Feminista. Enjoy!

While the world celebrated Valentines Day a couple of days ago, women the world over did something eccentric: wearing a touch of red, they rose, danced, walked out and demanded an end to violence against women and girls. The unifying mantra was “Rise for Justice” though, in various countries, the event tagged ‘One Billion Rising’ highlighted sub-themes that portrayed the struggles of women in terms of nationality and continent.

Joy Isi Bewaji joyfully wears the hat of a publicist, media entrepreneur and author. She is an all round media personality with incredible presence on TV, radio, online and print. Driven by the desire to make a mark in whatever she does, Joy presently engages in celebrity PR with the sought after showbiz personalities like Joseph Benjamin, and Tonto Dike in her portfolio. In this interview with Kehinde Ajose, she opens up on how women can make their mark, the projects she is currently working on, and many more.

The life of a 14-year-old eight-month pregant girl is presently on the line over her inability to raise the sum of N76,000 required for a caesarean section at Igando General Hospital in Lagos State.

In a bid to put an end to harmful practices like circumcisions and violence against women and girls, Young Women Christian Association-YWCA recently took to the streets of Ajegunle in Lagos to create awareness on the negative side effects of female circumcisions.