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Empowerment for 380 IDPs

Empowerment for 380 IDPs

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.

Roundtable Conference: Women in governance; the journey so far

Roundtable Conference: Women in governance; the journey so far

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.

Spa pros and cons

Spa pros and cons

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:-

With Sandra and Child, 3,000 children have access to education — Sandra, Miss Globe

With Sandra and Child, 3,000 children have access to education — Sandra, Miss Globe

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. […]

Does the machine do the job?

Does the machine do the job?

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.