Tag: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Top three African impactful women leaders
African women have not been left out in political and corporate leadership roles. Some are making their mark in the…
Jonathan, Sirleaf meet over peace initiatives in West Africa
The first elected female head of state in Africa also briefed Jonathan on her Center For Women Development.
Jonathan, Obasanjo, Sirleaf, five other ex-Presidents execute critical assignment
Former Presidents Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and six other former West African leaders on Thursday joined forces to…
Ex-Liberian leader Sirleaf praises Kwara as model for women empowerment
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian President says Kwara is a model for women empowerment, as it demonstrates institutional reforms and…
Video: Johnson-Sirleaf in Nigeria, heads ECOWAS Observer Mission
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, has arrived in Abuja as the Head of ECOWAS Observer Mission in Nigeria ahead…
Former Liberian President wins Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership
Former Liberian president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on Monday became the first woman to win the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in…
How Ebola Crisis Could Be Contained
By Mohammed M. Youssouf Following the death of more than 900 people in West Africa from the worst outbreak of…
Liberia closes borders and steps up Ebola screening
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has announced the closure of most of the Ebola-hit country’s land borders, with stringent medical…
3 Presidents For Soyinka Literature Prize
The biennial Wole Soyinka Prize for creative writing continues to grow in proportion with at least three serving heads of…
Okonjo-Iweala named in UN social panel
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday named Nigeria’s finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a queen, a former president, a Nobel Peace…
Night of Praise-singing for Obasanjo
Nigeria is God’s special creation for the service of its citizens and those of other nations, especially in Africa, former…
Student Wants Female President
Nigeria is currently undergoing another transition programme from one civilian administration to another. Next year, it is expected that a…