Defence/Security
DEPOWA President pledges support for widows, children of fallen personnel
DEPOWA President pledges support for widows, children of fallen personnel
Tag: Widows
Health
Widows seek support, inclusion
By Catherine Egwuom As the world marked International Widows’ Day on June 23, widows in Lagos united to demand stronger social protection, economic empowerment,…
Gender
World Widows Day: Foundation seeks practical solutions to Africa’s widowhood crisis
The Founder of Serendipity House Widows Foundation, Olori Yemisi Jaiyeola, has called for practical interventions to address Africa’s growing widowhood crisis.
Gender
NGO urges widows to seek justice through appropriate government channels
Dr Bolarinwa Omotosho, President of Anchor Humanitarian Care and Social Medical Initiative (AHCSMI), has advised widows to seek redress through government agencies whenever they faced injustice.
Defence/Security
NDC alumni, partners distribute palliatives to widows of fallen heroes
The Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) distributed palliatives to about 125 widows of fallen military heroes in Abuja on Sunday.
Defence/Security
Military spouses empower widows, urge resilience
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College Officers’ Wives Association (NDCOWA) has called on widows of fallen military personnel to look beyond grief and…
Judiciary
NBA Conference: Female Lawyers, NGO empower widows, decry discrimination
By Alex Enebeli The Africa Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, has empowered widows in Enugu, decrying discrimination, stigmatisation and harmful traditional practices against them.…
General News
Empowering widows: A journey of strength, resilience – DEPOWA President
By Mohammad Tijjani Mrs Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), says the International Widows’ Day celebration is a…
General News
Ramadan: Foundation supports widows with food, cash in Niger
By Rita Iliya The Nuhu Ango Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday donated food items and cash to 60 widows to assist…