Media Personality Toke Makinwa joined Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Rubbin’ Minds last Sunday for the International Women’s Day special. It was an insightful conversation as women discuss issues that are important to them.
The conversation explores:
Owning Your Femininity – Embracing womanhood unapologetically and redefining strength on personal terms.
Equality & Empowerment: Breaking Free from Patriarchy – Addressing societal structures and the fight for true gender equality.
What It Takes to Build a Career in Nigeria as a Woman – Navigating challenges in the workforce, breaking glass ceilings, and achieving success.
Here’s what their guests had to say:
“We must dismantle systemic bias, government and organizations should work to remove systemic bias and fully allow women to thrive”- Francesca Uriri, Founder, Leading Ladies Africa
“Before Miss Nigeria, I was the most beautiful girl in Taraba for 2 years… I grew up in a northern home where it is a strict setting, everything is dictated… Being Miss Nigeria, there was no support, I was called stubborn for daring not to conform”- Beauty Tukura, 43rd Miss Nigeria and Brand Influencer
“Anytime a woman’s mind is empowered, it becomes a problem… In this time and age, when is this fight going to stop”- Omotunde ‘lolo’ Adebowale, Media Personality
“We women expect everyone else to do something for us. When are we going to find our voice”- Prudence Stanley-Zebulon, Creative Director at Cheries Interior
“Self-awareness, knowing who you are, knowing what you bring to the table, will make it hard for any external factor to influence you negatively”- Lola Olukuewu, Co-founder and COO, Aivira Technologies
Toke Makinwa had this to say:
“As a woman, wanting to rent a property in Lagos, the landlord is uninterested. They feel if it’s a man there’s more financial security… In what ways can we highlight this systemic oppression that women are faced with daily?”
The Cussons Baby Moments Season 9 Grand Finale delivered everything we hoped for. Adorable babies owned the stage, proud parents beamed and shed a few…
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<p>Here's what public transit users should know about the upcoming chaos:</p><h3>When will metro and bus service run during the STM strike?</h3><br/><p>On June 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17, public transit will only be available from:</p><ul><li>6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.</li><li>3 p.m. to 6 p.m.</li><li>11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.</li></ul><p>(Metro hours are slightly different, running approximately from 6:30 a.m. to 9:38 a.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:48 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.)</p><p>On June 12, there will be a few more hours of service, including:</p><ul><li>Morning: 6:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.</li><li>Afternoon: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.</li><li>Late night: 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.</li></ul><p>Outside those time slots, no metro or bus service will be running — or will be operating at just 50% capacity.</p><h3>Will service be affected during the Canadian Grand Prix?</h3><br/><p>Surprisingly, no. The STM will operate regular service from June 13 to 15, as part of a temporary agreement made for the Formula 1 weekend on Île Notre-Dame. So if you're heading to the track, you won't be stuck.</p><h3>Why is this happening?</h3><br/><p>The strike was announced by STM maintenance workers demanding better working conditions. Their walkout follows similar moves by the agency's professional and admin staff, and comes on the heels of a <a href="https://scfp.qc.ca/les-membres-de-la-section-locale-1983-se-prononcent-massivement-en-faveur-de-la-greve/" target="_blank">recent 99% vote in favour of pressure tactics</a> by bus drivers, station agents, and metro operators.</p><p>"This is a decision we don't take lightly, but our members have spoken with one voice," said <a href="https://scfp.qc.ca/les-membres-de-la-section-locale-1983-se-prononcent-massivement-en-faveur-de-la-greve/" target="_blank">union president Frédéric Therrien</a> on Sunday. "They demand to be treated with respect, to be able to practice their profession in humane conditions, and to receive compensation that reflects their essential role in the daily lives of Montrealers."</p><p>Despite the disruptions, the STM's adapted transit service will run at full capacity throughout the strike.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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