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No regret marrying early –Amina

No regret marrying early –Amina Amina Odeje is the founder of Northern Women Initiative for Development and a politician with a burning passion for women at the grassroots.

Good homes don’t just happen – Ilechukwu

Good homes don’t just happen – Ilechukwu Dr. Adeola Olukemi Ilechukwu is the second National Vice President of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS).

Shobanjo: Many women take their husbands for granted

Shobanjo: Many women take their husbands for granted Widely travelled Juliet Shobanjo though not a feminist or woman activist, has the force of personality of those who are identified by that name. Last Sunday she proved that God created both men and women equally, though in the world, men are the rulers.

I’ll never contradict my Christian belief

I’ll never contradict my Christian belief Children of Chief (Mrs.) Oyin Akintola rolled out the drums to celebrate their mother who turned 70.

My venture into politics, call to duty –Olayinka

My venture into politics, call to duty –Olayinka Late Ekiti State deputy governor, Mrs. Funmi Olayinka, spoke with Senior Reporter ANTHONIA SOYINGBE, shortly before she and her principal reclaimed their mandates. Here is the interview which was first published in Sunday Indpendent December, 2nd 2007. As a woman who has everything going on...

I’m in love with my sister in-law

I’m in love with my sister in-law Dear Agatha, I met my wife in August 2011. I also met her younger sister when I went on a visit to their house in the same year. Something instantly changed in me when I saw the little girl. What I felt for her was...

Three other types of wives

in March 31 edition, we served you ‘Three other kinds of husbands’ and promised to serve you the flip side later. So, this offering is making that promise good. Sujata was the daughter in-law of Anathapindika, a prominent lay disciple of the Buddha. Stories had...

I enjoy understanding in my family life – Iyere-Okojie

When the news  got to town that the government of the United States of America (USA) decided to honour woman activist, Joe Okei-Odumakin, as ‘International Woman of Courage’ for her commitment and  efforts in promoting the rights of women and for fighting against ills in...

April Foolfilment!

There is power in the word, whether spoken or written. Even the bible says so. I use this medium to warn even stand-up comedians not to joke with negative things whose possibility of coming to pass is up to 50 per cent. On April 1,...

Gandoki for Cornel’s Easter show

Gandoki for Cornel’s Easter show Tomorrow may be All Fools’ Day, but for Cornel and De Niu Generaxion Band (DNGB), it is time for serious business – to entertain their numerous fans who have been craving for a feel of his potpourri brand of music, since his last big outing...

Three other types of husbands

You must have read about Mr. Monkey, Mr. Lion, Mr. Gorilla, Mr. Cockerel, Mr. Baboon, Mr. Fox, Mr. Tick, Mr. Puppy, Mr. Python and Mr. Elephant as various types of ‘husbands’. Nut there are other three you never head of which I will serve you...

Okei-Odumakin: Amazon of human freedom

Okei-Odumakin: Amazon of human freedom This quintessential freedom advocate without exaggeration is well-bred and highly focused. She understood her dream and translated it into a calling. Speaking with gravitas, sense of responsibility, but with coy smile, this lady with big heart, while delivering a short speech on her day of...

There is no perfect marriage –Badejo

There is no perfect marriage –Badejo Rev. (Mrs.) Yinka Badejo is the wife of  former General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. An alumni of University of Ibadan where she met her husband  38 years ago, an intercessor and an experienced marriage counselor of over two decades. Senior Reporter Anthonia...

She had three kids before our marriage

She had three kids before our marriage Dear Agatha,  I appreciate your approach to issues concerning relationship, which is why it fascinates me reading your column, especially on Sundays. I have been married for over 19 years and blessed with two children of 17 and 18 years of age. Prior to my...

Women can be achievers without destroying their homes

Women can be achievers without destroying their homes Lady Chikwue Ochiagha, Knight of Saint Christopher (Ksc), was knighted in the Anglican Church in 2001. She is a legal practitioner and solicitor of T. Chikwue Ochiagha & Co who also functions as the registrar of Lagos Mainland Diocese of Anglican Communion. A woman of...