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OSAI OJIGHO JOINS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA AS NEW COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Amnesty International has announce that human rights lawyer Osai Ojigho joins the organization as Country Director in the Nigeria national office.

The appointment underscores Amnesty International’s commitment to Africa’s most populous country, and ensures a strong presence in order to challenge suspected perpetrators of human rights abuses more effectively – including armed groups like Boko Haram, multinational corporations and the Nigerian authorities.

“We welcome Osai Ojigho who will lead our operations in Nigeria where we have spent the past two years consolidating our presence on the ground by supporting local human rights organizations, and by monitoring and campaigning against human rights violations,” said Colm O Cuanachain, Amnesty International’s Senior Director of the Office of the Secretary General.

“Osai is a respected human rights lawyer and has vast experience of campaigning and development across Africa. Her knowledge of the region and understanding of the drivers of human rights violations will add value to the established reputation of Amnesty International as the leading human rights organization in Nigeria.”

Osai Ojigho has versatile experience, having served as Oxfam’s Pan-Africa Programme Manager. Before that she spent many years leading projects in the areas of gender, human rights, democracy and development.

Protecting human rights in Nigeria is crucial and will have wider impact across the continent
Osai Ojigho, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria

“The presence of Amnesty International in Nigeria continues to improve the prospects for the realization of human rights across Africa,” said Osai Ojigho.

“Working with local civil society organizations and the human rights community, Amnesty International Nigeria will campaign for accountability and safeguards for victims of human rights violations. Protecting human rights in Nigeria is crucial and will have wider impact across the continent.”

Osai is a law graduate of the University of Lagos and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2000. In 2010 she obtained a practice diploma in International Human Rights from the College of Law of England and Wales.

In her new role, she will lead Amnesty International Nigeria in expanding its work on housing rights, gender, children’s rights, armed conflict and the human rights responsibilities of corporates, among

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FLOWER , THE MUSICAL PRODUCTION WILL BE SHOWCASED ON MAY 6TH & 7TH

Flower is a delicate story intricately interwoven around the lives of 6 characters. Funny, edgy and thought provoking, it touches on the obvious, the ridiculous, and the unspoken that lurk in the secret fibers of our societies. Stories about self-esteem, infidelity, child abuse, mental health and tragic loss are told in ballads, monologues and dance.

The story showcases the often overlooked impact past choices have on present decisions and actions, it calls to question the choices we make every day and the influence they have on the future.

It celebrates the incredible ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity, to find humor in the mundane, to rise above the dirt…… to grow, to bloom, to flourish, to flower.

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“BE A PROUD WOMAN AND DON’T ALLOW THESE STUPID MEN TO USE YOU” – JOHN NJAMAH SAYS TO WOMEN FACING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In the wake of another Nollywood actress’ marriage breaking on the grounds of domestic violence, actor/filmmaker John Njamah advices ladies to wake up. According to him;

“Women!.. why can’t our women learn!?.. it seems the more you advise them the more difficult it becomes for them to comprehend.. Gosh!!.. we need to introduce social media classes so that these women nd the younger women to come will understand how not to throw their entire lives out there… now all they want to do is SLAY and splash photos on insta when the home front is not so rossy… and when the STUPID women beater do their thing, you come crying to us.. THE HAND WRITING HAS BEEN ON THE WALL FOR YOU TO SEE GIRL… but no!! U must marry that man that has plenty money, or that footballer that can splash u with ur greedy needs.. or that politician that takes u on trips around the world.. and Batters you in the process. But you will rather stay in the marriage becos of the shame it mite bring you when the rest of the world knows how it is for you , with all the lies you hav told in the past. Honesty!!.. this false life is getting too much on our women..( especially my sisters in the entertainment industry)..live you life!.. work hard!!. Be a proud woman and don’t allow these stupid men to use you!.
NOW YOU WANT US TO PITY YOU!.. YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON URSELF GIRL!.. there is a strong need for us to talk to our women.. over the past 2 years, domestic violence cases has risen to 65%. YOU ALL NED TO BE CAREFUL.. and to those IDIOTS!.. those women beaters that call themselves men, those MEN that don’t have shame, those “men” that are heartless enuff to raise their hands and beat a woman to pulp remember that you hav daughters, sisters and mothers too.. its a vicious cycle nd it will come back to you.. WAKE UP GIRLS!!… WAKE UP!! #domesticViolence”
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“WHY I’M STILL SINGLE’ – RITA DOMINIC OPENS UP TO SCHICK MAGAZINE

In an interview with new magazine, Schick, owned Dr Sid’s wife, Simi Esiri, multiple award-winning actress Rita Dominic, 41, revealed when asked why she was still single that she could have been married a long time ago, but things didn’t work out with the person.

“I believe that God is in charge of my life and will present the right man to me at the right time,” she said.

Asked whether social pressure to settle down get to her, Rita replied,

“I am a human being and I would be lying to say that it doesn’t sometimes. More so because it’s something I sincerely want to do but the feeling passes when I remember that society will not live with the person. I will live with the man, so it is very important that I do it because I want to, not because society wants it for me.”

Speaking about sex and if it gets better with age, Rita said;

“If you ordinarily don’t enjoy it, age won’t make a difference. I find that when a woman embraces her sexuality, many Nigerians equate it to being Ashewo , as if we should act like sex is not pleasurable,”

Speaking about dating, Rita said she dates when someone special comes around but finds it generally as a nightmare

“especially in this days of social media where with one click you are all over the internet.”

She also admits that she loves being in a relationship;

“I love being totally drawn to someone and doing all those loving things couples do, but I am also wary of liars and bullies”

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SAD! 100 LEVEL UNILAG STUDENT COMMITS SUICIDE AFTER HOSTEL ROOMMATES DISGRACED HER PUBLICLY FOR STEALING

Ajani Damilola narrated what sadly happened via his Facebook account. According to him, Ariyibi Ayomide, a 100 level Student of Unilag, Faculty of Business Administration – department of Employee Relations and Human Resources Management (ER & HRM), committed suicide after being disgraced by her roommates for allegedly stealing in her hostel.

“An incident happened in her room (Amina Hostel) which involved the missing of belongings (which includes make up and clothes) of another girl in d same room.

On Thursday, some of the belongings of d fellow room mate was found in Ayomide’s bag ( scattered in three different bags – make up in one of of her bag, clothes in another bag and clothes in another bag making 3 of Ayomide’s bag).
“As a result the roommates disgraced Ayo and called her many names( relating to a thief) and disgraced her publicly. Ayomide called her mum and her mum came down next day( Friday) to settle d issue. The make up was valued at #2000 in which Her mum paid. After that, her mum told her to pack her bags and follow her home which she did but as she was going d room mates shouted on her and called her so many names.
“Her mum took her home and went back to work (her mum is a unilag staff). Ayomide was d only one left at home when she took sniper in the afternoon. Her mum came back in d evening and saw her child in a critical state. So she asked what happened to her; Ayomide just stretched her hand to do bottle of d sniper she took. Immediately her mum gave her palm oil( epo in yoruba) but results were not forthcoming. So she rushed her to a medical centre at ebute metta, still results were not favourable, she was then taken to Luth ( Medilag). Ayo gave up in LUTH around after 7 yesterday. REST IN PEACE AYOMIDE!!!!”
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LINDA IKEJI INSPIRES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Thousands of young women gathered last weekend at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island to witness the maiden edition of Linda Ikeji’s self-made conference an off-shoot of the “I’d rather be self made” project. The event, which targeted aspiring and established female entrepreneurs, was organized by Africa’s famous blogger, Linda Ikeji.

Addressing over 2000 young women during her opening speech, Linda Ikeji stressed on the importance for older and accomplished women to share their stories, experience and lessons learned on their journey with those who are on their way up. This, she added, will give a boost to young people’s choice of career while helping them work towards their goal.

Speakers at the event include, founder Flying Doctors Nigeria, Dr. Ola Brown, On-Air personality and comedian Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo 1 of Wazobia), filmmaker, television and video director, Kemi Adetiba, Nollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli, IT professional Foluso Gbadamosi, TV personality and media entrepreneur, Peace Hyde, founder House of Tara, Tara Fela Durotoye and former Lagos State Police Command, Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus.

The speakers were generous in the way they shared their experiences and charged up the women to dream big, plan wisely and be assertive in taking opportunities. They charged the young women to accept themselves the way they are, building on their various personalities.

While some shared lessons they had learnt on their journey to the top, encouraging these aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on the trade and not the tricks of the trade, other speakers encouraged all to live purposefully and ensure they empower themselves because within each one of them is the capability and the talent needed for success.

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HEARTBREAKING MOMENT WOMAN DISCOVERS HER HUSBAND HAS FIVE FIANCÉES, TWO WIVES AND THIRTEEN KIDS!

A woman who discovered her husband had five fiancées, two wives and thirteen kids has claimed the convicted paedophile will never stop.

Mary Turner Thompson had a six year relationship with William Jordan before finding out he sexually assaulted an underage girl and was leading multiple lives.
Mary has set up an online support group for all of Jordan’s victims 11 years later but fears he will continue to con women because he is a “psychopath”.
Claiming to be a CIA agent, he stole at least £300,000 from 21 women in five countries, and has even pursued another after being released from prison last year.
Viewers shocked as terrified aunt discovered ‘secret plot to KILL her’ as she spied on her niece online William Jordan claimed he was constantly away from home because he was a CIA agent
Mary explained that her husband first asked for money after four years together, having met in November 2000 and telling her he worked in the intelligence service.
Speaking on This Morning, she said: “He said that unsavouries had found out where we lived and were effectively blackmailing us.
“They were saying that if we didn’t come up with money these people would steal the children and rips bits off them and send them through the post unless we came up with the money to pay them off.
“I sold everything I had. Who wouldn’t to look after their children. And living in absolute terror.”
Mary accused Jordan of gradually “brainwashing” her before discovering he was married to another woman and was a convicted sexual predator.
She said: “I got a phone call from the other wife. She said ‘I’m the other Mrs Jordan’.
“She actually dropped everything to meet me. We sat down and spoke for 12 hours and compared our children who looked very similar.”
Jordan was given five years in prison for bigamy, fraud and failing to register as a sex offender, but moved on to his next victim Mischelle Lewis from New Jersey, USA.

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BEYONCÉ TO GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 4 YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE “UNAFRAID TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX”

As part of the one-year anniversary celebration for her Lemonade album, Beyoncé has announced via her official website that she will be giving four scholarships – tagged ‘Formation Scholars’ – to four young college women for the 2017-2018 academic year.

According to the 35-year-old star, the scholarship is to “encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident.”

Her website states that Women who are interested in studying creative arts, music, literature, or African-American studies are welcome to apply, and the schools participating include Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Parsons School of Design, and Spelman College.

Source: Bellanaija

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ZURIEL ODUWOLE SPEAKS ALONGSIDE BILL GATES & NDABA MANDELA IN PARIS

Girl-child education advocate and filmmaker Zuriel Oduwole spoke alongside Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Ndaba Mandela at an event organised by one of France’s largest social development NGO’s Printemps Solidaire.

The event brought more than 500,000 youths to the Champs Elysees, in celebrating the power of youths in changing the perception of social issues across the globe.

Zuriel shared her experiences as head of Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up (DUSUSU) Foundation. She spoke about balancing being a youth, with her interests such as Girl Education advocacy and Filmmaking. Ndaba Mandela, the Grandson of the South African icon Nelson Mandela and head of Africa Rising Foundation, spoke about the importance of a good Legacy, having come from one himself – Mandela.

Melinda Gates commended Zuriel for finding her passion early, and working to make a difference in the lives of girls across the globe. Zuriel shared her idea of building an e-school platform for girls in the rural parts of Africa.

Zuriel Oduwole in a chat with Melinda Gates

Zuriel Oduwole in a chat with Melinda Gates

L-R: Zuriel Oduwole, Bill Gates and Ndaba Mandela

L-R: Zuriel Oduwole, Bill Gates and Ndaba Mandela

Source: Bellanaija

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