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Standup for Women Society (SWS) has congratulated Oluwatobi Amusan's newly hard-fought fame in the world of athletics where she made history by becoming Nigeria's first ever gold winner at the World Athletics Championships.  Amusan, 25, a student of the University of Texas at El Paso, had an excellent performance at the world tourney representing her fatherland, Nigeria, after she set a record time in the semi-finals of the 100m hurdles event with 12.12 seconds. This broke the 12.20 record of America's Kendra Harrison, who finished behind Amusan at second place. President of Standup for Women Society, Barr. Abosede D. Ijadele-Adetona said the Society is so proud of the feat recorded by Amusan at the Oregon, USA tournament, which had since attracted accolades and commendations across the the globe. "As a Society of women emancipation, we are so proud of our girl for doing the nation and the entire black race proud. What Tobi did also give credence to the fac...

. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) held its Meeting at Hotel Benizia in Asaba, Delta State on 14th July, 2022. The meeting, which was presided over by the National President of NAWOJ, Comrade Ladi Bala, extensively discussed issues concerning the Association and the state of the nation, after which it resolved as follows: 1. That all political parties and their candidates should promote inclusivenes and unity in Nigeria, as the nation prepares for the next general elections. 2. The NEC in session called on the Federal Government to ensure that the ASUU strike is called off in the shortest possible time, to hasten the resumption of academic activities in public tertiary institutions nationwide. 3. That Government should ensure the repairs and maintenance of all deplorable roads across the country. 4. The NEC equally urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgent concern, address the issue of inse...

.  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council congratulates Comrade Sonia Unobunjo for emerging the Chairman, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State Chapter. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary Comrade Patrick Ochei which says, we are pleased to note that her victory in the July 15 election was deserving, she fought so hard to clinch the position which she graciously got. It should also be noted that Comrade Unobunjo's antecedents as a former Vice Chairman of NAWOJ, former two terms Chairman of DBS Warri Chapel of NUJ and former Caretaker Committee Chairman of NUJ Delta State Council, played a major role in her emergence. Comrade Unobunjo's experience is not in doubt, and so we welcome her on board to bring her wealth of ideas and experiences to rejuvenate the leadership of the Union in the State.  In every contest one person must emerge, and so we encourage he...