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2023: Why Nigerian Women Must Unite – Aisha Buhari

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Aisha Buhari has charged Nigeria women to unite ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The First Lady said this would ensure they make a stronger impact in the electoral process.

She also wants the All Progressive Congress (APC) to adopt new strategies to ensure more women participate in decision-making.

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The President’s wife spoke on Monday when she received Liberia’s Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor.

The VP is in Nigeria for the maiden edition of APC National Progressive Women Conference.

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Aisha urged stakeholders to support the gender towards realising their demand for increased participation in politics.

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“Women need to be encouraged to participate more in politics and the country needs our participation.

“It is necessary to look forward to how best we can work together to unite women in the forthcoming campaigns ahead of 2023 elections.”

She said Howard-Taylor’s presence and words would boost the morale of women participating at the conference.

I am convinced that your record as a former Liberian First Lady and a professional in politics will add value to the event,’’ Aisha added

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In her remarks, Howard-Taylor called for more allocation of resources for women education, empowerment, protection as well as maternal and child health.

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Mother Throws Disabled 6-year-old Son Into Crocodile Infested River [PHOTOS]

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A mother has thrown her disabled six-year-old son into a crocodile-infested river where he has reportedly been mauled to death by reptiles.

Savitri Kumar, 26, from Uttara Kannada, a district in Karnataka, India, had a heated argument with the boy’s father, Ravi Kumar, 27, who repeatedly ordered her to “throw the child away,” the Times of India reports.

Police say her husband allegedly questioned her decision to give birth to a child with a disability.

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When the parents fought about their son again on Saturday evening, May 4, Savitri was “distressed” and reportedly threw her son into a waste canal that flows into the Kali river, which is infested with crocodiles.

Father of the son

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Neighbours who witnessed this called the police, who deployed divers to search for the boy in the water, but to no avail, as it was dark.

They returned on Sunday morning, May 5, and found the child’s body, which showed bite marks all over.

The boy suffered severe injuries and was missing a hand, which a police officer suggested indicated that the boy was mauled to death by one or more crocodiles.

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A post mortem has been ordered to determine the six-year-old’s cause of death.

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The couple also has another son aged two and is said to frequently fight about their older son’s speech impediment.

Officers have launched an investigation into the incident.

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A police officer told local media that it was a “murder” case and that both the husband and wife have been arrested.

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‘Shame On You’- Ugandan Senator Knocked For Showing Off Wooden Bridge He Constructed

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A Ugandan Senator took to X to proudly show off the bridge he repaired for his constituents.

“People in Ndorwa East can now use the Rubira bridge which I recently repaired,” Hon. Protazio Begumisa, the MP Ndorwa East wrote on X as he proudly posed on a wooden bridge.

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Living-in-China: Meet Half-Nigerian, Half-Chinese Youth Who Speaks Igbo, English, Chinese Fluently [VIDEO]

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L-R: Emmanuel Chibike, and Real Mc Ezegetive Comedy

A half-Nigerian and half-Chinese man, Emmanuel Chibike, has left social media users in awe with his ability to speak Igbo, English, and Chinese fluently.

The discovery was made by content creator and social media influencer known as Real Mc Ezegetive Comedy during his visit to an estate in China.

“If you look around, you’ll see that I’m in an estate in China. I met our brother, and as I was looking at him, I was wondering if he was Chinese,” Real Mc Ezegetive Comedy said in a video interview posted on Monday.

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I noticed that as I was speaking (in Igbo language), he was laughing, and I was wondering if he could understand what I was speaking,” he added.

It was then that the comedian learned of Chibike’s unique background.

“After discussions with him, he explained who he was to me. Apparently, his father, who is from Ozubulu (a town in Anambra State), came to China and married a Chinese woman,” he explained.

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Chibike’s ability to effortlessly switch between the three languages left a lasting impression on the influencer. “This boy here, he can speak English, Chinese, and Igbo languages,” he marvelled.

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In the video, Chibike showcased his multilingual skills by introducing himself in English, Chinese, and then Igbo.

His fluency in all three languages show his knowledge of his cultural heritage.

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Real Mc Ezegetive Comedy seized the opportunity to encourage Igbo parents to teach their children their native language.

“It is quite shameful that some Igbo children based in Igbo land can’t speak their native language,” he lamented, emphasising the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural identities.

Watch the video below courtesy The PUNCH:

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