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CWSI indulges women to participate in electoral processes and parastatals

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September 24, 2022

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In an effort to encourage female participation in the electoral process and all parastatals, the Center for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) organized a zoom meeting themed “forging a pathway for young women in political leadership” on the 22nd of September 2022.

The meeting was organized with respect to the project Action for Better Female Inclusion and Participation in Electoral Process in Nigeria (ABIPIN), aimed at addressing issues of female marginalization, apathy, and passiveness in the electoral process. targeted at Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Gwagwalada.

Speaking on the need to upscale the activity of women in the electoral process as female apathy to political offices reflects on women’s representation in political appointments and the electoral process at the State and Federal levels.

The Kabba/Bunu legislative council leader and the only female aspirant for the Kogi State house of assembly, Hon. Towonifini Mosiko said one of the challenges she faced when running for office was opposition from her male colleagues although she also had the support of some men which helped her a lot.

” Despite all the challenges I faced what motivated me was my passion to want to help her people and constituency and also knowing that she could pass bills that are of positive impact on women.”

She added that one of her major projects is the 170 women and widows empowerment program in 2021.

Hon. Towonifin mentioned that in order to run for any political office one must start at the grassroots.

“Join your unit and register with them, register with any political party, and make your intentions of running for any office known right from the start.”

“You should also have a mentor to look up to that will guide you to avoid being exploited as many women end up being exploited with no form of orientation”

“Most importantly you have to be available at all times when required, be ready to attend all meetings irrespective of time even at night that is why it is important for married women to have the support of their spouse so that when such needs arise there won’t be any misunderstanding because the more you participate the more you are recognised and relevant to your unit and party.

Hon. Towonifin concluded by saying the Government should provide a conducive environment and fair playground for women and that there is a need for women to summon their courage to contest for political offices and awareness should be made through programs and publications.

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2027: ‘Buba Galadima, I have been fighting for 50 years’ – Pat Utomi

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August 7, 2026

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A former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi, has disclosed that he has been engaged in a political fight with a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima for the past 50 years but they are still friends.

Utomi made the disclosure in Abuja after NDC inaugurated the reconciliation panel to settle grievances and litigation from its congresses, convention and primaries ahead of 2027 elections.

The political economist assured that the party would reunite its aggrieved members before the general elections.

He said: “I feel humble and challenged by this assignment. I’m extremely privileged to be in the company I’m in.

“Buba Galadima and I have been fighting for 50 years, and we are still very good friends. So it means that we can equally make other people become friends.

“It’s a privilege to be able to work with such people, which shows that it is possible for us to truly get this thing done for everybody to see the future.”

He insisted that the NDC is a political party for the future with its aim of engaging the youths.

“One of the things we have agreed on is that the NDC is a party of the future focused on the young people of this country. The median age of our country is 19.5 years,” he said.

The crisis in the NDC involves congresses, post-primary election disputes, among others.

To address the internal dissent ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party inaugurated the 23-member National Reconciliation Committee in Abuja on August 6, 2026.

The aim of the 23-member National Reconciliation Committee in Abuja is to unify the party.

The committee is chaired by Utomi with Galadima serving as co-chairman and they are tasked with mediating disputes and integrating aggrieved members before campaign deadlines.

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World U20 Championships: Jessica Oji Delivers Historic Shot Put Gold for Nigeria in Eugene

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August 7, 2026

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Jessica Oji made history for Nigeria at the World U20 Championships, winning a landmark shot put gold medal in Eugene.

The Nigerian produced a commanding performance in the women’s shot put to claim the title with a best throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian athlete to win a world championship gold in a field event at any level.

Oji opened her series with an impressive 18.05m before improving to 18.08m on her third attempt. She followed that with 17.95m, while her fourth effort was ruled a foul.

Her winning mark was enough to keep her at the summit of the standings, with Oji emerging as the only competitor to surpass the 18-metre barrier.

The historic victory represents a major milestone for Nigerian athletics and adds another significant achievement to the country’s growing reputation in global track and field.

Nigeria also advanced to the final of the mixed 4x100m relay after finishing second in their heat in 41.91 seconds.

Miracle Ezechukwu delivered one of the standout moments of the qualifying round, producing a spectacular anchor leg with a 10.05-second split.

The Nigerian dramatically reduced the deficit to Germany and came close to overtaking the United States in the closing stages.

Ezechukwu teamed up with Tejiri Godwin, Rosemary Nwankwo and Perfect Faye to secure Nigeria’s place in the final.

Precious Opinion also boosted Nigeria’s medal prospects by reaching the men’s triple jump final with a personal-best leap of 16.02m.

The mark, achieved with a legal wind reading of -0.9m/s, ranked fourth among the qualifiers and leaves Opinion within reach of a podium finish.

Jecinta Lawrence and Faith Ezechukwu were unable to advance to the women’s 400m final after exiting at the semifinal stage.

Lawrence clocked 54.86 seconds to finish seventh in her semifinal, while Ezechukwu recorded 54.68 seconds to place eighth.

Both had earlier secured automatic qualification from the opening round, with Lawrence running 53.97 seconds and Ezechukwu 54.38 seconds.

David Dominion Udoh’s men’s 400m campaign, meanwhile, ended in the opening round after he was disqualified for a lane infringement under Technical Rule 17.3.3.

With Oji already securing a historic gold, Nigeria will now turn its attention to the remaining finals in Eugene.