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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE – ELEGUSHI FOUNDATION DONATES SANITARY PADS TO 2000 SCHOOLGIRLS

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International Day of Menstrual Hygiene, observed annually on May 28th, is dedicated to breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM).

The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to highlight the importance of menstrual care, and raise awareness about the issues faced by those who don’t have access to menstrual products, safe, hygienic spaces in which to use them, and the right to manage menstruation without shame or stigma.

In celebration of this year menstrual hygiene day and in continuation of its tradition of donating sanitary pads to young girls, the Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation donated sanitary pads to 2000 secondary schoolgirls in Lagos State.

The distribution, which was done in collaboration with the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, underscores the importance of community collaboration in addressing menstrual hygiene challenges and demonstrates the power of joint efforts in creating lasting change in young girls.

Speaking at an event to mark this day, Executive Director of the foundation, Aiki Odiawa said the collaborative effort with Island Maternity Hospital is essential to extend the reach of the program, ensuring that every girl in need receives adequate menstrual hygiene products. By pooling resources and expertise, we can also develop comprehensive educational campaigns that address menstrual health and advocate for policies that support this critical aspect of women’s health.

She added that in the last one year, more than 200,000 girls have benefitted from the sanitary donation, which the Elegush i foundation embarks on a monthly basis to young schoolgirls within Ikate-Elegushi kingdom.

The Apex Nurse of Island Maternity Hospital, Mrs Oluwatoyin Champion thanked the foundation for the donation of the sanitary pads, saying that every girl of adolescent age have access to hygienic menstrual cycle.

Over 2000 schoolgirls from Eko Akete Junior Secondary School, Lagos Island, Ilasan Secondary School, Eti-Osa, Gbara Secondary School, Jakande, Eti-Osa and Girls Academy, Lagos Island, benefited from the initiative.

 

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Renowned Islamic Cleric Muhideen Ajani Bello Dies At 84

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A renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello is dead.

 

The news was confirmed through her daughter who runs a private Nursery school in Ire Akari area of Ibadan Alhaja Bimbas as fondly called.

 

” It is true ” Bimbas confirmed.

 

Our source confirmed that the octogenarian died on Friday morning at the age of 84.

 

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Shaibu Husseini: Mr Latin, Aneke twins, others celebrate NFVCB ED on birthday..

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Actors Bolaji Amusa, popularly known as Mr Latin, and the Aneke twins, Chidimma and Chidiebere, have joined other stars in celebrating Shaibu Husseini, the executive director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), as he marks his birthday.

 

Shaibu took to Instagram on Wednesday to share his gratitude alongside a photo, writing, “Mighty God, I am here to just say THANK YOU, Sir! Thank you for the JOURNEY here and the journey AHEAD.”

 

 

The post attracted celebratory messages from several Nollywood stars, including Kunle Afod, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Blessing Ebigieson.

 

TAMPAN President Mr Latin also shared a tribute on Instagram, posting a picture of Shaibu with the caption, “Happy birthday to the ED of @nfvcb, our amiable @igalaman. Many happy returns, sir.”

 

 

The Aneke twins joined the celebration by sharing a collaborative post featuring a photo with Shaibu.

 

They wrote, “Happy Birthday to our Big brother from another mother @igalaman. A great man with a heart of gold. To know you, sir, is to know peace, love, joy, and everything good.

 

 

“I want you to know that you are special, wonderfully and fearfully made. Don’t ever change that; walk tall because you are God’s favorite. Many more years 🙏.”

 

The NFVCB recently organied a two-day media literacy and capacity-building programme for students, aimed at connecting academic knowledge with practical applications in filmmaking and media.

 

The event, held at the University of Lagos, brought together students from institutions such as UNILAG, YABATECH, LASU, Trinity University, and LASUTECH.

 

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Buckingham Varsity VC Suspended Following His Nigerian Wife’s Infidelity Accusation

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The vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom, Professor James Tooley has been suspended from office.
His suspension follows his Nigerian wife’s allegation that he was involved in an overseas relationship, and now the suspension has placed his salary of £229,000 in a year in jeopardy, even as his credibility is now at stake.

The indicting report against the professor was incidented by his Nigerian wife, and entrepreneur,-mother of two, Cynthia Tooley, linking him to a romantic involvement with a 25-year-old Indian woman

She also submitted the young woman’s diaries, which detailed the alleged relationship, to university authorities.

The marriage which was consummated in February of 2022, suffered a hiccup last summer leading to the two separating.

Things took a turn for the worse when, last October, when Cynthia approached the University alleging the husband was involved in an illegal relationship.

She also raised issues about a supposed suspicious object at the professor’s residence, which prompted the police to visit the professor’s residence.

Though Tooley has described the allegations against him as baseless, he is already suspended, even as an independent enquiry is underway.

Cynthia, who once resided with Tooley at Ondaatje Hall, the Vice Chancellor’s official residence, has since moved out.

On the other hand, the Indian woman at the centre of the allegations has come up in defence of the professor’s person:

“He was kind and thoughtful and always treated me with respect. Anyone who reads my diaries can see I was in love with him.”

In the interim, the the University of Buckingham has appointed an interim leadership team, including Chief Financial Officer David Cole, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Payne, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Harriet Dunbar-Morris, to oversee operations during the investigation.

 

 

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