By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha
When we think of fashion in the United Arab Emirates, many envision Men in turbans and women in Burkas. Let’s go back to the origins; did you know that turbans originated from Asia? Originally worn by the Perse, spread to the Ottomans and is still worn in certain regions of India & Pakistan. Did you also know that the burka is of Afghan origin and have never been worn traditionally by the Arabs? You may be wondering, how then do Emirati Women dress? Well, let’s find out.
Samira Assabahi is a Yemeni Widow, who has devoted her life to the humanitarian service of helping widows.
Assabahi got married after graduating from high school in 1996; she lost her husband one month later. Suddenly finding herself a widow, she decided to continue her education. Assabahi enrolled to study Law at the University of Sana’a, where she received her degree in 2002. On completion of her studies, she went on to obtain a diploma from the Program of Qualifying Young Female Leaders
Sometimes, talking to children may seem like a herculean task, you could find yourself at a family dinner surrounded by your little nieces and nephews, and you do not know how to start a conversation, or you may start up a conversation and you get the monosyllabic words everyone dreads, and you spend the entire evening, staring awkwardly at each other and waiting for the dinner to end. Then you go home with the popular phrase, “I’m not good with kids”.
Anger is simply defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Dr. Vince Berger, a mental health professional says that anger is an emotional response to a real, felt or imagined grievance. It may have its roots in a past or present experience, or it may be in anticipation of a future event. It is often based on the perception of threat or a perceived threat due to a conflict, injustice, negligence, humiliation and betrayal, among others.
By: Jessica Booth
There comes a point in every relationship when the exciting, butterflies-in-my-stomach, can’t-wait-to-hang-out-every-day feeling goes away, and is replaced by a more familiar, steady, and comfortable feeling. In the beginning, everything your significant other does is new and amazing. Once you’ve been dating for a while, you become less surprised, and you settle into a routine. And yes, even if you love the person very much, this can get boring.
With deep passion and commitment towards rapidly turning around the fortunes of the vulnerable segment of the country, the Wife of Nigeria’s President, Her Excellency Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has in the last one year made appreciable progress in this regard.
The vulnerable groups in the country comprising women, children, and persons with disability, constitute about 70% of Nigeria’s population and are an integral part of the society.
Born to average parents and from humble beginnings, fifty-two year old Lordina Mahama, First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, today straddles many worlds – impacting her communities and giving hope to countless Ghanaians. Lordina who hails from Jema-Ampoma in the Nkoranza District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana was born on 6th March 1963 to Mr. and Mrs. Effah of blessed memory. The last of three children, she had her early education in Tamale at the Tishigu Anglican primary school.
