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Mar

16

2025

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‘Devil Is Seriously Fighting Against The Peace Of The State’, Rivers Women Urge Wike To Embrace Peace

News Flash, Politics, Women Affairs

‘Devil Is Seriously Fighting Against The Peace Of The State’, Rivers Women Urge Wike To Embrace Peace Women in Rivers State have called on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, his 27 loyalists in the State’s House of Assembly to sheathe their sword and embrace peace. The hundreds of women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State, including non-indigenes, who converged in Port Harcourt, Saturday, for a 3-day prayer for peace in the State, there is a need to the political unrest in the state to come to an end. The women who gathered at…

Mar

12

2025

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Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Women Affairs

Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union It appears the controversy over the allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill and her suspension from the Red Chamber may not be getting off the news anytime soon. This is because the suspended Kogi Senator on Tuesday took her case to a global stage. At the Women in Parliament session held at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting (IPU) at the United Nations in New York, Senator Natasha is seeking justice and the intervention of global democratic institutions. The lawmaker is asking for justice over what…

Mar

09

2025

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Happy Mothering Sunday: Hon. Chief Nicolas Ikenna Ukwa Celebrate All Mothers Around The World

International, People & Events, Women Affairs

HAPPY MOTHERING SUNDAY TO ALL MOTHERS Today, we celebrate the selfless love, dedication, and unwavering support of mothers everywhere. They are the pillars that hold our families together, nurturing and guiding us with wisdom and care. As I celebrate my own wife, Lolo Jennifer E. Ukwa , and my mother, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to all mothers around the world. May you be blessed with more grace, strength, and wisdom in all your endeavors. At IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, we remain committed to prioritizing the welfare and empowerment of women, recognizing their vital role in building a better…

Mar

08

2025

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Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates International Women’s Day With The Wife Of Executive Governor Of ABIA State, Her Excellency, Mrs Priscilla C. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Women Affairs

OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH THE WIFE OF EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, HER EXCELLENCY, MRS PRISCILLA C. OTTI. "Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, I am honored to stand alongside Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chioma Otti, and women from all walks of life in Abia State. As the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, I recognize the pivotal role women play in shaping our communities and driving progress. We celebrate the trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and the leaders…

Mar

08

2025

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Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Celebrates All The Women Worldwide On This Year’s International Women’s Day

Humanitarian, International, Ohafia LGA, People Reorientation, Women Affairs

Happy International Women's Day 2025 to all the women worldwide. Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association - EOILA will be celebrating Women's Day today at Umuahia, Abia State, with Her Excellency, the Wife of the Executive Governor of Abia State, The wife of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, The Commissioner for Women Affairs all other Top and Important Personalities that will be attending the program today with them over there. This year's 2025 topic according to United Nations is to, #Accelerate Action# . At the current rate of progress, " It will take until 2158 to achieve full gender parity"…

Feb

08

2025

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Protecting The Girl Child, Empowering Women: ABIA First Lady’s Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Empowerment, Good Governance, Women Affairs

Protecting the Girl Child, Empowering Women: Abia First Lady's Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful and unnecessary practice that has been perpetuated for far too long, with devastating consequences for girls and women worldwide. The World Health Organization defines FGM as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, which can lead to physical and emotional trauma, infertility, and even death. In Abia State, Nigeria, the First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has taken a bold step in the fight against FGM and violence against women. Mrs.…

Jan

23

2025

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Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association of Nigeria Visits ABIA State Commissioner Of Women Affairs

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Women Affairs

Enyioma Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe), Member Representing Ohafia South State Constituency In Abia House Of Assembly as well as Patron of the group in company with the Global Founder/President Enyioma High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju David-Ayegba and National Exco of Enyioma Ohafia Women Worldwide paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Commissioner For Women Affairs, yesterday 22/01/2025 at her office. The visit was to familiarize with the commission, for future collaborations. The Association's President Enyioma High Chief Lolo Rachael Ukeje, who led the powerful delegation, amongst other executives and key members of Enyioma Umuahia branch, thanked the commissioner for her…