Patience Jonathan Seeks Stiff Sanctions Against Rape

Rape is one of those crimes besides corruption that has really eaten deep into the soul of our nation. It has already done damage to India as a country and if not properly curbed, will do the same to Nigeria. Our First Lady who spoke at the advocacy meeting on sexual violence against women in Paris, France, called for stiff penalties, backed by effective laws for perpetrators of sexual violence against women.

The meeting was hosted by the First Lady of France, Ms Valerie Trierweiler, on the sideline of the Elysee Summit for Peace and Security in Africa holding in Paris.

Michelle Obama on The Cover of Ladies' Home Journal - Christmas at The White House

Radiantly adorned in a Lela Rose gold dress, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, shares her family’s favorite holiday traditions in Ladies' Home Journal December/January Issue. She reveals what festive songs and cooking activities she enjoys the most with her family for the cover feature, titled Christmas at the White House.

"The sounds of Christmas in the Obama White House mean James Taylor, Mariah Carey and Nat King Cole,' the 49-year-old explained. See more pictures after the cut...

Nigeria's First Lady Honoured With Doctorate Degree In South Korea

Wife of the President, Dame Patience Jonathan was honoured with a doctorate degree in South Korea on Thursday. The degree which was awarded by Hansei University is her fourth honourary doctorate degree since becoming 'First lady'.

The University Chancellor Sung-Hae Kim said the first lady was being honoured for her humanitarianism, citing her dedication to improving the lives of the less privileged in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

Congratulations Madam First Lady...