"One of the reports that caught our attention was the World Health Organisation’s reports which said Nigeria tops the list of countries where women were dying annually from smoke related illnesses."

"Must we always depend on America to produce world-class athletes?"

"Sports has a short life span but education will be there for you. Take the advantage that sports provides. If you have education, you can continue with sports at even a higher level. If you can’t, there will be option for you as an educated athlete. I wish that more Nigerians could take to sports."

"HURRAH! Nigeria’s Pat Itanyi walks with West Virginia legends. Vanguard (Nigeria), 26 September 2011"

"Everyone defines it in different ways. To me, beauty is not just about the appearance, but the inside person."

"We should be authors of our own change, if we are not called to the decision making tables, then we must create ours."

"We believe that the more informed women get, the more equipped they are financially and in terms of skills, the better the society will be."

"The call for women’s empowerment is therefore not a contest between men and women, but a call for partnership, a call for a society where everybody’s voice counts, where we know that We all need each other."

"By inspiring understanding and appreciation for investment in women and women’s inclusion, we contribute to creating a better world."

"Women should stop emphasising they are being marginalised, that is an expired message."

"Over the years the women’s voices have been missing from the decision making tables."

"The business I did last before meeting WISE was storage of ginger. I took a loan from a cooperative and invested in it, that year ginger fell far below cost price and I was only able to get not up to ten per cent of my capital."

"They are however able to take actions by either creating their own spaces to make changes or becoming authors of their own change."

"Readers will discover what he ultimately receives and enjoy the series of captivating adventures that follow. This tale promises to delight children with its blend of curiosity, family dynamics, and festive surprises."

"Children will enjoy reading this book to find out the answers and other fascinating adventures of Ade."

"the country had respects for its citizens who had done creditably well in their chosen careers."

"I wanted to create something that will be relatable among my Gen Z fans and I hope resonates with anyone who listens."

"I was bullied a lot because I was one of the youngest. To be honest, I’m not sure why I was bullied."

"“I didn’t realise I could sing, my mom did. She was the one that was very forward with my career when I wasn’t passionate about it."

"You know these sporting activities, you don’t have to take them for granted because if we are not healthy, we can’t give the country the best that we have."

"It is not inherent in our ability to tell things to come but we can learn from the past and the present to prepare for the future, therefore education is the key to unlocking the capability and socio-economic transformation of African nations."

"I have never heard of a union celebrating and honoring a public official because it’s challenging to satisfy everyone, so I thank all of you."

"I am the only person to represent my country without a coach here. I am really proud of myself."

"I am very excited because this is my first appearance in the Commonwealth Games. The time I returned didn’t really matter and all I wanted was to win, which I have been able to achieve. I feel good with the way I ended the season. I am surprised at winning the gold medal but it’s late in the season and anything can happen. I would say it was my best race, my best finish to a season."

"Literally the stuff of everyday life is transmogrified into large-scale, vibrant works that combine painting and collage in a style that is instantly recognisable."

"... Honestly I think am still processing the things that happen. I felt that I was going to make it to top thirty and was really ok with it, I put it on my heart I'm happy I'm going to be top thirty, when I make top 12 I was like 'oh my world' like, I made it this far? And I was actually really happy because I have to go to the evening gawn night, and I had no any expectation for any reason to make it to the top five. So, for me to hear my name in the top five I was like 'oh wow' like this is real and this is the main thing. The question now is 'what actually determines the winner"? and I didn't prepare myself to say I'm going to answer questions..."

"People become more involved in the fraudulent activities because government has not enough mechanisms to check those leaking out vital documents and information to people."

"Great is your faithfulness oh Lord!! My Redeemer, my protector, my sustainer thank you for how far you've brought me and my home, Glory to God almighty!!!"

"It is very difficult for entertainers to find love, because people already have a perception of who an entertainer is. They think we have wild lifestyles. It is very difficult for many people to see us for who we really are."

"I was not excited, because I came here to set a pv that is what is on my mind. But I still thank God because this is my first time coming to an international competition like this. For making it to be fifth I know next year or any world championship later, I'm going to work hard. So I'm going to better my time and I'm going to work better than this..."

"No one likes to be cheated on, and I live by the rule that says, ‘Do unto others what you wish them to do to you.’ I believe in karma. That thing you don’t want your partner to do to you, don’t do it to them. Simple."

"So, l've been learning chords and arpeggios. In music, just like in Electrical Engineering (my major), theory is one thing, but practical application is another. Applying my new knowledge made me realize I've been playing the keyboard the hard way . I applied what I've learned to a small segment of the chorus of this song, and it's much easier to play now. (Can you tell the line I'm talking about?) Keeping all of my fingers on the keyboard without accidentally pressing the wrong key is still a challenge. I'm looking forward to working with a live tutor soon. And mehn - recording can be exhausting. By the time I got the perfect camera spot, I was already dropping the idea. How do people do that thing?"

"I have not been able to say what my style truly is, because I am fluid."

"Anybody can say whatever pleases them with their mouth."

"There’s no such thing as impossibility. It is very important to remain humble, work hard, be good and keep trusting in God."

"You know being a girl is natural but being a lady is something that has to be imbibed and I guess I learned a whole lot about being a lady."

"Sometimes one needs to taste defeat to sit up. If you win all the times, you might be tempted to believe you have arrived. I learnt from that loss that no player is invincible."

"No wonder it is said that if you train a woman you have trained a nation."

"Anytime we attend foreign conferences, you know, we hear other countries tell the amount of gas released into the atmosphere, but we guess. But from today, we will not guess, we will give the correct amount, because of this tracker."

"The drivers of the economy are 95% men. We all know that women are better managers; look at the homes, give a woman little milk, she will cater for her family very well."

"We are just beginning to know the truth and we must be very serious about this. God willing, we shall succeed."

"Be a student of the game. Commit to improving physically and mentally."

"For me, ‘Pressure makes diamonds’ which is the motto I live by. I don’t cower in the face of challenges I instead thank God for the opportunity to shine on a stage this big and then I seize the moment. I’m a black diamond."

"Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs Onimim Jack, disclosed this to parents of the students, yesterday, in Port Harcourt. She said "the government would see how the students would continue their studies in the state-owned universities, adding that the decision to suspend the scholarship scheme was due to paucity of funds"."

"It was hard for me but I kept pushing and my parents were most supportive of me."

"We can get demoralized by certain events around us but the love and passion we have keep us going against all odds."

"I think no one can give me a name that is not mine. It is me who will define me."

"if you don’t want to be talked about, then you have to do away with success."

"All we need to do is to ensure that we do all we have to do and think outside the box."

"All it requires is hard work and good people to implement the strategy."