Financial Audit 2020
16 Outstanding Women Honored at South-Eastern Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Awards (SEWLEA)
Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) recently honored 16 remarkable women from the South-East region for their outstanding contributions to capacity building, leadership, and entrepreneurship. This celebratory event, the South-Eastern Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Awards (SEWLEA), was held at Predia Hotel in Enugu on May 26, 2024, and…
COURT DENIES ANAMBRA LAWYER BAIL FOR BRUTALIZING MAID
The victim, an 11-year-old, has been discharged from the hospital and has also appeared in court.
US Marine in Japan Receives Suspended Sentence for Assaulting Elderly Woman
A U.S. Marine stationed in Japan has been handed a suspended two-year prison sentence for assaulting two Japanese individuals, including a 76-year-old woman. Lance Cpl. Manuel Joshua Gomez, 21, admitted to pushing the elderly woman to the ground and repeatedly punching her in the face during an encounter in the…
Celebrating World Radio Day: Amplifying Women’s Voices for Gender Equality
On World Radio Day, we celebrate the enduring power of radio as a medium that connects people, cultures, and ideas across the globe. Radio has been a steadfast companion, entertaining, informing, and inspiring audiences for generations. But beyond its entertainment value, radio holds the potential to be a powerful tool…
Access Holdings Names Bolaji Agbede as Acting Group CEO Following Succession Plans.
Since joining Access Bank in 2003, she has been pivotal in the bank’s human capital development, serving as the Head of HR for the Access Bank Group since 2010. Her tenure has seen successful people integrations during significant mergers and acquisitions.
Mother and Daughter Admit Trying to Sell Their Sons Due to Hardship
In a distressing incident that unfolded in Anambra, a 38-year-old woman, Chinyere Chukwu, and her 17-year-old daughter, Joy Chukwu, were apprehended for their involvement in attempting to sell the woman’s nine-year-old and seven-year-old sons. The arrest, orchestrated by Anambra State’s Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Ify Obinabo, came after a…
Woman Arrested for Trafficking 42 Children, Charged with Child Labor Exploitation.
In a recent development, Alimot Haruna, aged 45, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly smuggling 42 children from the northern region into Lagos without parental consent. The incident, occurring on January 25 around 5:45 pm, suggests Haruna’s intent to exploit the children through forced labor…
Pregnant Woman Rescued from Domestic Violence in Mushin, Perpetrator Apprehended
In a recent development, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) successfully intervened in a distressing case of domestic violence in the Mushin area of the state. Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi revealed that the agency received a distress call from a mandated reporter regarding the alleged assault…
Nigeria’s Anna Makanju: OpenAI’s Global Diplomacy Trailblazer
Anna Adeola Makanju’s story is a powerful reminder of the incredible impact women can have in global affairs and technology. Her leadership at OpenAI and diverse career showcase the strength and potential of women in shaping the future.
Let’s celebrate and support women everywhere, encouraging them to pursue their passions, break barriers, and leave their mark on the world. Anna’s journey is an inspiration for every woman to embrace her capabilities and make a lasting impact.
The Hazards of Placing Young Girls as Family Breadwinners
“In the pursuit of empowerment, let’s tread carefully, for turning young girls into breadwinners shouldn’t dim the light of their youth; it’s a delicate dance between independence and safeguarding the essence of their dreams.”
Defying Doubt and Embracing Dreams, Marriage as a Stepping Stone, Not a Stumbling Block
Introducing Precious Chioma Ugwoke, a remarkable woman who embarked on her secondary education journey as an adult, successfully graduating and now pursuing higher education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her husband, Ugwoke Oloto Odobo, proudly shared this inspiring milestone on Facebook, announcing her matriculation. In 2018, Precious Chioma Ugwoke,…
Empowering Young Girls for a Brighter Future: Our Successful Capacity Building Program in Enugu
In a commendable commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative recently hosted a highly successful one-day Capacity Building Program for young girls at the prestigious City Girls Secondary School in Enugu. The program, held on October 27, 2023, was a…
Uzoma Asagwara’s Win: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Governance
In a historic triumph, Uzoma Asagwara, a Nigerian-born psychiatric nurse and dedicated community activist, has been elected as a legislator to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly in Canada. Asagwara’s remarkable win in Manitoba’s Union Station riding not only makes her the first Black, queer woman in the legislature but also one…