LAGOS MARCH 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called for more opportunities for the women in society, while encouraging them to aspire for greater heights in life. Obi made this call in his message to mark the International Women’s Day. He explained that the human…
By Dr. Abia Nzelu LAGOS MARCH 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Globally, March is a landmark month for women.March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) and Mothering Sunday will be celebratedon March 14 in Nigeria, as in many other nations.Both IWD and Mothering Sunday celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women andalso signifies a call to…
LAGOS MARCH 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Masked men attacked a crowd of demonstrators marching on International Women’s Day, March 8, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The demonstration against gender-based violence was held in Bishkek, and arrests were made, according to AFP reports. The men, wearing traditional Kyrgyz white felt hats, tore placards, shot down balloons with toy guns, and threw…