The United Nations revealed on Thursday that the global count of women and girls killed in 2022 reached around 89,000, marking the highest figure recorded in the past two decades. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNODC, emphasised, “The alarming number of femicides is a stark reminder that humanity is still grappling with deep-rooted inequalities and Read More…
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Thursday to collaborate with her counterpart, Fatima Jannie-Bio, in commemorating the UN Day Against Rape and Girl-Child Exploitation. Upon her arrival, she was warmly received by Mrs. Jannie-Bio, and the two dignitaries embarked on a boat ride into Freetown, where they were greeted by vibrant Nigerian Read More…
President Bola Tinubu unveiled plans to establish industrial hubs aimed at spurring job creation and combatting escalating unemployment during the 55th International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) in Abuja. Under the theme “Sustainable Human Resources (HR), Business, and National Development,” Tinubu, represented by Nkiru Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour Read More…
In a thrilling encounter held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Super Falcons showcased their prowess as they outperformed Ethiopia with a 4-0 victory, securing a 5-1 aggregate score. This victory propels them to the third round of the African qualifiers for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The match played out at the Moshood Abiola Read More…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, delivered a powerful message to women, urging them to “break down barriers that limit our progress, challenge stereotypes, and foster an environment of equal opportunity for all.” She emphasised the importance of education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and gender equity, stating that these are “essential pillars that will enable us Read More…
In the ongoing Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship in Monastir, Tunisia, the national under-18 women’s handball team displayed an impressive performance on Saturday by defeating their Algerian counterparts with a commanding score of 28-18. During the first match, the Nigerians showcased their skill and determination, making their nation proud with an outstanding performance. The initial Read More…
Women conferees have called for a focus on building bridges within themselves to better fulfil their primary societal roles. This was the central message following the inaugural UpYou Women Conference 2023, which took place at the elegant Ebony Life Place in Victoria Island, Lagos, and was also broadcast internationally on social media platforms. The conference Read More…
Governor Hope Uzodinma and his wife, Chioma Uzodinma, warmly welcomed Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, when she visited Owerri on Friday to participate in the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting. Her visit was not just a gesture of celebration but also an opportunity to advocate for greater support for the women of the state. Read More…
Nigeria’s women’s senior volleyball team has secured a spot in the fifth-place match following their impressive victory over Morocco, with a 3-0 scoreline (26-24, 25-21, 29-27), in the best-loser match at the ongoing 2023 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The match took place on Wednesday at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports de Read More…
Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem is the host of the UpYou! Women’s Conference with the theme, ‘Building Bridges from Within’, which aims to address the pervasive sense of unfulfillment among women as a result of unfulfilled aspirations and dreams. The interview with Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, the visionary CEO of Rosemary’s Furnishings and the driving force behind the UpYou! movement Read More…