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2019 ELECTION: 7 WOMEN AMONG 45 CANDIDATES CONTESTING FOR LAGOS GOVERNORSHIP SEAT

This is according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) final list of governorship candidates displayed on Thursday at its headquarters, Yaba.

The females eying the state governorship seat include Asisat Abdulraheem of the African Peoples Alliance (APA); Patience Omeebere of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Abiola Adeyemi of the Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC).

Others are Pauline Adegbe of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA); Omolara Adesanya of the Providence Peoples Congress (PPC); Oluwatoyin Ogunbambi of the Peoples Trust (PT) and Adebisi Ogunsanya of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).

They will slug it out with Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), among others in the March 2 poll.

The list showed that DPC has both its governorship and deputy governorship candidates as females while the other six female candidates have male deputies.

Also, 22 male governorship candidates have female deputies while the other 16 male candidates have male deputies.

 

Credit: Pulse News

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ARIJENILEOLA BOLANLE: BURYING THE SHAME OF INFERTILITY

These spent days got me reflective and imagining all the odds life can offer me but not wishing them into being so when I feel I need some breathe if fresh air, gist and laughter then Facebook becomes my relaxation spot. So this bubbly young woman that I have come to respect for her sense served with humour and sarcasm sometimes puts up a post with a picture of herself and her husband, it was their wedding anniversary. As it is with me, I choose to read through all the comments and my heart broke on her behalf. ‘Why don’t you have a child after 3 years of marriage?’ became the new congratulatory messages.

Then I got into her shoes in my subconscious, would I feel shame or pick up my joy if I have to explain childlessness for any reason?
We have fixed a pattern to living and added time limits such that the feeling of failure crawls in when we are unable or yet to meet up with the standards especially marriage and childbearing. There is no shame in Childlessness! There is no shame I’m finding medical solutions such as IVF! Even adoption has no shame! And if you choose not to tow any of these paths and let nature takes its toll, there isn’t no shame!
Childbearing is just another phenomenon as every thing time and chance allows some of us to own while some are not privileged, it isn’t a curse till we allow the gloom of myth borne out of biased minds become a defined standard. Women are still crying their eyes out when nothing is stopping them to choose IVF, some would rather dwell in gloom because the society isn’t yet in sync with the idea of IVF. Same society isn’t in sync with adoption but will forever be in sync with shaming and bullying.
Oh Daughter of Eve! Bury the shame of Childlessness. Bury the shame of attached to whatever plan you choose to work on to share in the joys of motherhood. Do what works for you and be happy. Whether a child born out of the vagina, or through surrogacy (which I hope will be legalized someday and not seen as the worst curse), or through IVF or adoption is a child and he or she bears your name and will forever cherish the life you’ve given to him/her through your boldness.
 
The society isn’t sure of the template to follow so everything in our world is just turnioniown *winks* so do more than swallowing the bitter pills of the naysayers and try other options.
 
And to every Queen that has tried all options and are yet to have their little kings and queens, I hold you all dear in my prayers and we believe your celebration time is at hand. But that isn’t enough reason to dwell in shame.
 
Alongside with other issues we are making a grave for as women, we are burying every iota of shame attached to Childlessness.
 
And to everyone who the Lord has not given counsel to know the right words to use, we hold you dear in our prayers too.
 
Love and Strength.
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NAVY TO HONOR FIRST WOMAN FIGHTER PILOT WITH ALL-FEMALE FLYOVER AT FUNERAL

The U.S. Navy is set to conduct its first-ever all-female flyover this week to honor the life of Capt. Rosemary Mariner, a pioneer in Naval aviation.

Mariner, the service’s first female fighter pilot, died on Jan. 24 after a long battle with cancer, the U.S. Naval Institute news site reported on Wednesday. The flyover will take place at her funeral on Saturday.

Mariner completed flight training in 1974 and went on to become a naval aviator. In that role, she received her Wings of Gold to become the branch’s first female jet pilot.

She flew the A-4E/L Skyhawk and the A-7E Corsair II and was the first woman to command an operational air squadron as a military aviator.

Mariner also commanded the Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Thirty-Four (VAQ-34) during Operation Desert Storm and was among the first women to ever serve on a U.S. Navy warship and qualify as a Surface Warfare Officer, according to the Naval Institute.

She retired in 1997 as a captain.

The Navy said the aviators participating in Saturday’s flyover in Maynardville, Tenn., will be flying F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.

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WOMAN OPENS UP ON HOW SHE WAS RAPED BY A FAMILY MEMBER FROM THE AGE OF 2 TILL SHE BECAME PREGNANT AT THE AGE OF 19

A woman, who was raped by a family member who is a reverend from the time she was 2 till she became pregnant with twins at 19, has told of how she suffered sexual abuse and how she was tied up and accused of luring her abuser after the truth came out.

The story of Mmanti Umor is one that reveals the heights of callousness but at the same time highlights the power of the unbroken human spirit.

Mmanti Umor was raped consistently from the age of 2 till she was about 19, she gave birth to twin babies as result of the incessant rape. She was also accused of being a witch who lured her abuser and was taken to a park, stripped and tied to a tree for one month.

 

Woman raped by family member from age 2 till age 19 when she got pregnant with twins opens up on

 

Click on www.lindaikeji.tv to watch this heart touching story on ‘Life Lessons with Betty Irabor’.

Below is a sneak peek.

 

Source: LIB
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QUEEN ESOHE IGBINOBA: 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD COMMUNICATE YOUR BRAND STORIES

I want us to talk about 5 reasons you should communicate your brand stories.

First of all, I’ll like to clarify what brand storytelling is.

Brand Storytelling is a way of thinking and communicating a brand that puts a narrative at their very heart and thereby makes them both meaningful and compelling – for the audience and the brand.

Now that we understand what brand storytelling is, we need to understand how brand storytelling can help us achieve our communication goals

Usually, we have 5 major reasons for communicating our brand stories:

– Brand awareness and visibility

– Top of mind in our industry

– Communicate brand positioning

– Promote products and services

– Drive sales and conversions

There are a couple of strategies and tactics that can work for your brand, you need to find them and apply them to make your brand storytelling effective.

You need to understand that people are generally ‘’selfish’’.

They care ONLY about their problems and they are very preoccupied with finding solutions to those problems, hence, you need to do your market research and use social listening well, so you can immerse yourself in the lives of your ideal audience and know their pain points and challenges.

Once you do that, you need to think of solutions that provide UTILITY, CONVENIENCE, and MEANING.

Utility- solve a problem

Convenience – Save me time, money, stress

Meaning – provide me with a relevant solution that changes my life and helps me to be a better person.

Once your stories and solution do these 3 things, then you know that you are going to be successful at communicating your messages with influential storytelling.

 

About Esohe

Esohe Igbinoba is the Founder, The Global Brand Network. GBN is a brand management organization with a focus on teaching entrepreneurs the art of influential storytelling for attracting visibility and building an engaged audience so they can build profitable businesses. She helps them to achieve this through her unique system: The Influential Storytelling Formula. She has helped over 150 people in 10 countries. She helps them through her online school, GBN Business School where she offers one on one coaching programs, online courses and training programs.

You can connect with her on

Social media @queenesohe

Or send an email to esohe@queenesohe.com

Or on her website queenesohe.com

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OYIBO HOSANNA: STRESSED OUT?

I am stressed out! This sentence you hear from most persons in this modern age. The abundance of activities that have streamed from increased knowledge and technological advancement, has made us seen stress as a negative feeling.

WHAT IS STRESS?

Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. It affects people of all ages and walks of life, and there are aspects of your life and environment called stressors that trigger this reaction. These triggers can be your finances, work, relationships, responsibilities you carry and other situations seen as a threat to your well-being.

Your body responds to stress by releasing larger quantities of hormones: cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, which increase your heart and breathing rates, sweating, alertness and heightens your muscles to respond. Hence, you can see that your adaptability in life is largely due to the changes and stressors that you have faced and mastered.

FACTS ABOUT STRESS

  • Stress affects everyone, while some people may cope with stress more effectively or recover, others may not.
  • Short-term stress can be helpful, but long-term stress is linked to various health conditions.
  • Stress can be a motivator for people to prepare or perform at a task, and can even be life-saving in response to some dangerous situations.
  • Some stressors are particularly associated with certain age groups or life stages. Children, teens, the newly married, working parents, single parents, and the elderly.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

  • Frequent headaches, jaw clenching, and grinding teeth
  • Cold or sweaty hands and feet
  • Difficulty breathing, constant tiredness, and Insomnia.
  • Excess anxiety, nervousness, anger, Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
  • Increased or decreased appetite, which leads to improper weight gain or loss.
  • Difficulty concentrating, learning new information, forgetfulness and confusion.
  • Social withdrawal and reduced work productivity
  • Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use.

EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BODY

  • Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (blood pressure, stroke or heart attack) due to a rise in pulse rate rise from heart muscles trying to meet body needs.
  • Stress hormones decrease your immune system defense and response to foreign invaders
  • Chronic stress may increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Respiratory Health conditions like asthma are intensified by stress, making breathing difficult.
  • Increased stress lead to decrease mental alertness and sleeping disorder.
  • Sexual desire is affected as stress is exhausting for both the body and mind.
  • Chronic stress may also increase the risk of infection for female and male reproductive organs.
  • For women, stress can lead to an irregular menstrual cycle and hasten menopause.
  • The rush of enzymes and stomach acids can cause diarrhea or constipation, and the inefficiency of the digestive system.

WELLNESS CUES

You can prepare for stress by imbibing self-management and lifestyle changes.

  • Recognize the Signs of your body’s response to stress and take action to renew yourself
  • Set Goals and Prioritizes. Decide what must get done and what can wait, and learn to say no to new tasks that will overstretch you.
  • Get an adequate amount of sleep, eat a healthy, balanced diet.
  • Get Regular Exercise. Just 30 minutes per day of walking can help boost your mood and reduce stress.
  • Stay Connected with people who can provide emotional and other support.
  • Schedule steady time for relaxing or stress managing activities such as meditation, deep breathing, massage, and yoga.
  • Avoid tobacco use, excess caffeine and alcohol intake.
  • Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music
  • Seek for help from a health professional, when you are overly crippled and losing your sense of life.

Whether as an entrepreneur or an employee, changing the stress mindset not only minimizes its effects, but it also enhances your productivity and appreciation of life.

About Hosanna

I am Hosanna Oyibo, a Public Health Coach. I am an avid reader, personal development enthusiast, network marketing professional and a volunteer. I’m also interested in travelling, gardening, and sports. You can read about me and visit my blog with a click on this link https://about.me/hosannaoyibo.

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HOUSE OF REPS APPROVES N30,000 MINIMUM WAGE

The green chamber approved the minimum wage bill following its adoption by the ad hoc committee on the report presented to the assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

After approving the new minimum wage, House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, said the bill was passed so as to increase the welfare of workers.

He said,

“Today, we passed the new national minimum wage Bill 2019 in keeping with our commitment to improve the welfare of the Nigerian workers.

“The Bill was given speedy and accelerated passage in just two legislative days as a House of the Nigerian people.”

In the face of the recent development, the bill would be sent to the Senate for concurrence.

President Buhari had in the executive bill sought the approval of N27,000 as against the N30,000 agreed by the lawmakers.

 

Credit: Pulse News

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OMAWUNMI AND WAJE: BEST FRIENDS TURNED BUSINESS PARTNERS

Waje Iruobe and Omawumi Megbele are two vocal powerhouses in the music industry. These media personalities have combined their talent, industry know-how and business sense to establish a new media company called Hermanes Media.

The bosom friends-turned-business partners shared that Hermanes Media was founded in order to create solutions and provide innovative and creative ideas for the industry.

According to Waje,

”We both have a considerable amount of experience working in and navigating the media industry. We believe we can put this knowledge to good use”.

Both Waje and Omawumi expressed their recognition of a gap in the industry that needs to be filled.

According to Waje,

” We need to start telling our own stories, and we need to be more expressive and innovative about it. Hermes Media is our way of taking a step towards making this a reality”.

The media company will reportedly provide services such as film/tv production, TV adverts, content curation, brand event activation, and creative digital marketing.

 

Credit: fabwoman.ng

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