RML Woman: Monique Kwachou - Cameroonian Writer, Youth Advocate and Chevening Scholar

Monique Kwachou is a Cameroonian writer, youth advocate, blogger and currently a Chevening Scholar. She is studying for an M.A in Education, Gender and International Development at the Institute of Education, London.

Nigeria's U20 Falconet Courtney Dike On Why She Turned Down $7000 World Cup Bonus

Nigeria U20 Falconet, Courtney Dike, made news recently when it was publicized that she rejected the $7000 bonus given to her by the Nigerian Federal government after the team returned from their last tournament. Now, the 19-year-old has finally explained why she did not take the money.

RML Woman: Chioma Obiekwe - IT Consultant And Youtube Reviewer

Chioma Obiekwe is the second of five children with a BEng in Computer science and engineering from ESUST and an MSc in Information systems management from the University of Huddersfield UK. She currently works as an SAP consultant at an IT consultancy and also runs a YouTube channel were she reviews Nigerian made - and made for Nigeria- products and services. Please read her contribution to our RML Woman exclusive.

RML Woman: Angela Franklin - Motivational Speaker, Social Worker And Lupus Survivor

Angela Franklin is a motivational speaker, a social worker and also an event coordinator. She was born and raised in Dover, Delaware, USA. Angela went to college in South Carolina at Claflin University and lived there for 5 years. Angela is also a lupus survivor and believes strongly in living life to the full! Enjoy the RML exclusive interview below...

Lala Anthony - Don't Be A Basketball Wife, Have Something of Your Own That Defines You

Lala Anthony has made it very clear that though she is the wife of a basketball star, Carmelo Anthony, she does not look to a man for validation.

There are many of us women who want a rich lifestyle, and believe that dating or marrying someone rich and famous will get them there. There is absolutely nothing wrong with marrying up, but it can be dangerous to be totally dependent on a man.

Top 10 Unserious Reasons People Call In Sick At Work

I still remember when I broke my wrist and had to have a splint for several weeks. That's a good reason to call in sick for a couple of days or so, right? What of when you don't have a good reason and still don't want to go in to work?

RML Woman: Souraya Christine - Author, CPR Trainer, Domestic Violence Advocate And More

There is certainly no putting Souraya Christine in a box! She says she is a lover of Christ first, a mother second, an author, CPR trainer, domestic violence advocate, and the founder of W.A.T.C.H, amongst other things. Souraya has preiously published an article on RML titled, Stop Suffering in Silence and Love Yourself.

Please read our exlusive RML woman interview with Christine below...

Frank Donga Is Back Again For Another Vacancy

Is Frank Donga still looking for a job? That was the question I asked when I got the notification for this latest video of the job seeker's adventures.

Check out the latest episode below..

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Honored As African Finance Minister of the Year

Dr Okonjo Iweala with her husband Dr. Ikemba Iweala.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been Nigeria's Finance Minister for almost a decade combined, both under President Obasanjo and now President Goodluck Jonathan. More recently, she has also been the Coordinating Minister for the Economy along with her finance protfolio.

The hardworking woman has been named African Finance Minister of the year 2014 by leading investment & international group, African Investor. Okonjo-Iweala was announced winner yesterday October 10th from a shortlist which included Finance Ministers of Kenya, Angola, Rwanda, Liberia, Seychelles, Zambia and Kingdom of Morocco.

Shonda Rhimes On Combining Motherhood With Career And Being An Angry Black Woman

Shonda Rhimes is the creator of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Scandal’ and is also executive producing new TV show, ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ featuring Viola Davis. She's also the single mom of three children, a twelve year old and two younger children.

The usually affable, if a no-nonsense go getting TV executive had her feathers ruffled a few weeks ago when a New York Times writer described her as is an ‘angry black woman’ [read here]. Shonda called out the writer on social media and sparked a conversation on sexism and race.

News Anchor Uses The F-Word On Live TV - Quits Her Job For Marijuana Business

Charlo Greene, a reporter in Alaska, announced on live TV that she would be quitting her job to focus on activism to legalize marijuana use in her home state. In the clip where she quit, Charlo said;

“Everything you've heard is why I, the actual owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, will be dedicating all of my energy toward fighting for freedom and fairness, which begins with legalizing marijuana here in Alaska. And as for this job, well, not that I have a choice but, f--k it, I quit." 

The news anchor has now given her reasons and began her call for support of her cause in a YouTube video released Monday. Charlo Greene explains that she believes the fight for marijuana legalization in Alaska is very important, and a human right. She says;

Atheist US Airman To Sue Military Following Sack Threat Unless He Swears By God

In the latest religious controversy to roil the air force, the atheist airman last month was denied his request to re-enlist because of his refusal to swear to God -- and he is now poised to take the military to court, his lawyer said.

'We have not received word from the Air Force regarding our letter. It has not indicated a willingness to settle out of court,' said Monica Miller, an attorney for the American Humanist Association, which has taken up the service member's case.

The US Air Force has told a sergeant he will have to leave the military unless he agrees to take an oath with the phrase 'so help me God,' officials said Tuesday. The airman is based at Creech Air Force base in Nevada. In the past, an airman could opt for an alternative phrase and omit the words 'so help me God,' but the US Air Force changed its policy in October 2013.

4 Mobile Apps To Help The Busy Working Woman Achieve Work And Family Life Balance

By Jeroh Tejiri

We all know the personal story of Indra Nooyi - CEO of PepsiCo - how she juxtaposes being one of the most powerful CEOs of our time and the routine that comes with being a mother of two. She has talked about the importance of multi-tasking, delegating responsibilities to reduce your personal workload and having an understanding husband.

While these  are quite inspiring, they may have little to no traction in for all women. Sometimes, the average husband may not be so ‘understanding’, or the mother-in-law may be too busy with her own life, and some househelps can be very ‘unprofessional', thereby making delegating responsibilities a nightmare.

The above issues makes the implementation of some work-life productivity tips quite daunting and creates a void which I believe technology can provide some relief in its own way. Below are real tips on using your smart devices to create the needed balance in your professional and domestic life.

Photos - Maheeda Lands Glamour Modelling Job For Ruggedman's University Jacket

Maheeda has landed a paid job to show off her beautiful body as one of the glamour models for Ruggedman's soon to be launched 8Figures varsity jacket from his TSW (Twentieth Sept Wear) collection.

When pictures of both of them surfaced online, some had thought they were dating, but Ruggedman cleared the air during an interview yesterday. He debunked the rumours and stated that it was only a working relationship between him and Maheeda. He said;

"I wanted her to do something for my clothing line, she came to an office close to my house and I asked her to stop by to pick the clothes, that is all. We have been friends since 2007."

See pictures of the two below and more shots from the modelling photoshoot in Lagos.

Chelsea Clinton Resigns From NBC News As She Looks Forward To Welcoming Her Baby

Chelsea Clinton has left her role as a special correspondent at NBC News, where she reportedly makes $600,000 a year.

The former first daughter has been working at the network since 2011, sporadically doing feature stories on people or organizations doing public-spirited work.

Chelsea Clinton shared a message of thanks on her FB page to mark her resignation, saying she was leaving to continue focusing on her work at the Clinton Foundation and to prepare to welcome her first child with husband Marc.

Wishing her a safe and healthy birth. Read the note below...

#ABCWorldNews Says Goodbye To @DianeSawyer But I'll Be Waiting For Her Specials!

Tonight is @DianeSawyer's last night anchoring @ABCWorldNews. We are so excited to see her adventures ahead at @ABC.

That was how ABC "World News" confirmed earlier today that this will be Diane Sawyer's final appearance. I am a big fan of Diane Sawyer and as I watch her helm the news this evening, I can only wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

According to HuffPo, "Sawyer has been at the helm of "World News" since 2009 when she took over for Charlie Gibson. She said in a statement that she will use her time now to focus on primetime specials and to make appearances on other ABC News programs."

I'll certainly be tuning in. Good luck and good night Diane.

Ali Baba Writes On Single Mothers Who Are Not Prepared To Cater For Their Children

Every now and then, I meet and get messages, from ladies, who either lost their jobs, widowed, pregnant and no job, the guy who impregnated them absconded, or is around but doesn't give a hoot, or working but can't meet the financial demands of raising kids on their own, or the guy agreed to having the babies and to support with their upkeep... But things happened and he couldn't come through with the promised support.

Single mothers are increasing in numbers consequent on one or two of the reasons mentioned above. And this always makes me ask, is it not possible to avoid being caught up in some of these tough situations? I know its impossible to know if you will be a widow and left with 2 or 3 kids to raise by yourself, as a mother. But when it happens, what is the solution?

Nigerian Teens Win Awards At US Science Fair With Cure For Bad Breath And Homemade Generator

Nigerian teenagers at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, California, USA have done the country proud.

Two 14-year-olds, Eveshorhema Samuel-Alli and Ibukunoluwa Oladeinde, both students of Doregos Private Academy, Ipaja, Lagos, bagged an award for their research on solutions for Halistosia (bad breath). Their award is the Life Science Award of $1,000 in the Medicine and Health Science category, courtesy, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society.

The trio of Oluwatomisin Osibote, Kpakpando Akaeze and Eveshorhema Samuel-Alli, all 14-year-old SS2 students of same school, improved on a urine-powered generator, replacing the urine with waste oil and ionized water to come up with the 2WP Tri-powered generator which won them $6,000 scholarship, a bronze medal and $150 cash.

Female Teacher Applicants in Brazil Have To Prove They Are Virgin Or Not Sexually Active

At first I could not quite believe my eyes when I came across this story, but it is real and, as you might expect, it is all over the news.

The education department of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s most populous, requires prospective female teachers to undergo a Pap smear to prove they are free of cancers, or to present a doctor’s certificate verifying that they are not sexually active.

Until recently, it also required women to have a colposcopy, a type of visual examination used to detect disease.

Women’s rights campaign groups have denounced the requirement as a gross violation of women’s privacy and their human dignity. Ana Paula de Oliveira Castro, a public defender of women’s issues in Sao Paulo, said:

Kerry Washington Admits It Was Tough Being Olivia Pope While Pregnant

Kerry Washington welcomed her first child with husband Nnamdi Asomugha, daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, back in April. So for most of the last season of Scandal, the 37-year-old Scandal actress was pregnant, and she successfully concealed her baby bump to play Olivia Pope on the TV show.

However, Kerry admits she struggled with the emotional roller coaster of being pregnant while filming Scandal where her character Olivia Pope was not pregnant. Kerry revealed to The Hollywood Reporter;

"All of last season was a challenge for me, on a few levels. For one thing, I was going through this amazing physical transition, this physical journey of having a baby, that my character was not going through. And I work very physically. What I do is often grounded in the body. That meant I had to figure out how to be this woman while my instrument was changing and evolving every day. It was like seeing the keys on a piano jump around on a daily basis. It was tough for me to even maintain Olivia's walk because of the changes.