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Female gender hopes in Nigeria politics today
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has struggled to achieve gender parity in politics. Despite making up nearly half of the population, women remain significantly underrepresented in political positions. This article explores the challenges faced by female politicians and aspirants in Nigeria, highlighting the need for greater inclusivity and opportunities for women in leadership.
The Low Rate of Females in Nigerian Political Positions
The statistics are stark:
– In the 10th National Assembly, only 45 women occupy legislative seats out of 991 total seats across the 36 Houses of Assembly.
– The Senate has only 4 female senators out of 109 members.
– The House of Representatives has 15 female members out of 360.
– Nigeria has never elected a female governor.
### The Treatment Given to Female Politicians and Aspirants in Nigeria
Female politicians in Nigeria often face:
– Sexism and misogyny
– Limited access...
Death of two female councillors not political – Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has rejected claims linking the recent deaths of two female councillors in the state to politics, describing such suggestions as baseless and insensitive.
The deceased councillors are Oluwakemi Rufai, who represented Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, and Zainab Shotayo, the only female councillor in Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Ilupeju. Both women died within the same week, less than a month after taking office, sparking public speculation about possible political undertones.
Responding to the insinuations, the Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, cautioned against spreading misinformation and politicising the deaths.
He said: “It was reported that they were indisposed. Their deaths had nothing to do with politics. Wherever such insinuations are coming from demeans humanity if properly considered. Death is inevitable, and it can occur at any...
Female Tourist Bitten By Wongari On K’gari | Mirage News
Top Stories Tamfitronics Rangers on K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) are monitoring a male dingo (wongari) believed responsible for biting a female tourist around the thigh on 20 October 2024.Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers were advised of the incident which occurred at around 8:00am at Beach Camping Zone 6 on the east coast of the island.Rangers were told that a group of international tourists arrived on the beach, and that nearby campers warned them of a dingo in the area.The dingo approached the woman while she was going to the toilet alone. She wasn't carrying a stick and started to run as it approached her. The dingo gave chase and bit her on the left rear thigh resulting in two puncture wounds. Campers nearby overheard and chased the dingo away.Rangers are investigating the incident...
1st female ISS program supervisor seems ahead to glossy spaceships, house stations (uncommon)
NASA Space Technology NASA's Dana Weigel (apt) shall be program supervisor for the World Yelp Situation (visible at left).(Image credit: NASA)Dana Weigel, the major lady to helm the World Yelp Situation program supervisor, says she's angry to oversee so unparalleled industrial house exercise on the orbiting advanced.Weigel formally took helm of the World Yelp Situation (ISS) program supervisor protest on Sunday (April 7), succeeding Joel Montalbano. She became as soon as beforehand deputy ISS program supervisor and has twenty years of journey in an unlimited different of high-profile NASA roles.Working without extend alongside Montalbano in administration since 2021, she mentioned, "I've gotten alternative journey with the challenges that are there," Weigel suggested Yelp.com on March 28, including working with utterly different agencies or answering questions for the U.S. Yelp Division.She praised Montalbano's mastery of world...
