Tag: Nigeria Association of Women Journalists

  • Ogun NAWOJ Gets New Executives

    Ogun NAWOJ Gets New Executives

    By Bolanle Adesida The new executives of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ogun State chapter have been sworn in with a call on them to keep the flag of the association flying.  Speaking at the inauguration of the new executives held at Iwe Iroyin, Oke Ilewo Abeokuta, the vice president of NAWOJ, B Zone,…

  • Change Dynamics of Nigerian Politics, Discussants Tell Women

    The Fortune of women in the country’s political landscape would be enhanced through collaboration to break male dominance. Discussants expressed this view at a forum organized by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. One of the discussants, the Registrar, Lead City University, Dr Oyebola…

  • Let’s believe God for a change in Nigeria’s circumstances – Cleric

    Nigeria can still rise above the current economic challenge. Pastor Sunday Oyewo expressed optimism at a sermon to mark the first year thanksgiving ceremony of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mount Zion Cathedral Bolumole, Ring Road  Pastor Oyewo encouraged the masses to continue praying with faith…

  • Hanifa’s Murder: A horrific evil act of wickedness – NAWOJ

    The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has described the kidnap and gruesome murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar by her teacher after collecting a ransom of six million naira from her parents, as a horrific, barbaric and inhuman evil act of wickedness. The killing of the innocent Nigerian child by the proprietor of her school,…

  • Insecurity Threatening Girl-Child Education In Nigeria – NAWOJ

    The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has raised the alarm that the disturbing insecurity in the country was already affecting the disposition of young people, especially girls, towards education. The association noted that education, health and general welfare of girls are being threatened by incessant abductions and other security challenges in the country. It…

  • Insecurity: Oyo NAWOJ Holds Special Prayers

    The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State Council’s Solemn Assembly has offered prayers for the restoration of peace in some troubled parts of the country. The women clad in red and black dresses converged on the Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. During a prayer session lead by the wife of…

  • Attacks on Schools: Imminent Threat to Education- NAWOJ

    The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has condemned the recent abduction of over 200 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state. A statement by the National President of NAWOJ, Ladi Bala says the latest abduction is the fourth in the series of attacks…

  • FRCN’s Tony-Esan Bags NAWOJ Award

    Immediate past Vice President B-Zone of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalist, NAWOJ, Mrs Morenike Tony-Esan have been conferred an award for her contributions on gender-based issues and a supportive leader to women journalist in Oyo State. The award presentation was part of activities marking the Press Week of NAWOJ for the year 2020. The…

  • Ogun NAWOJ Moves to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding

    The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ogun State Chapter wants government at all levels to continue to promote exclusive breastfeeding for women in a bid to save the lives of eight hundred and twenty thousand children from infectious diseases. In a statement jointly signed by the chairperson of the association, Mrs Modupeola Sobukonla and…

  • NAWOJ Zonal VP Urges Women to Make Positive Impacts on Society

    Women journalists have been encouraged to strive towards making positive impacts on society at all times Zonal Vice President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Mrs Morenike Tony -Esan gave the advice at the inauguration of the new executives for Ogun State chapter of the association, led by the Controller News, Radio Nigeria…

  • NAWOJ Wants Drastic Action against Rapists

    Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Zone B has called on governments at all level to take drastic actions on rapists and other perpetrators of various crimes against women and girl child in the country. A statement in Ibadan, Oyo State, by the Vice President, Zone B, Mrs. Morenike Tony-Esan, says cases of rape in the…