On November 8, 2025, Anambra will hold its gubernatorial election, during which citizens will vote to elect a new leader or re-elect the incumbent. The election determines the state’s Governor, who oversees administration, implements policies, and represents the state at the national level. Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral
The Federal Government, through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), has approved and released N32.9 bn to boost and strengthen primary healthcare across the country. This funding marked the third disbursement in 2025. This new development was publicised on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, through a letter titled “The Red Letter”
Christopher Odu, the husband of Barrister Felicia Temilope Odu, has brutally beaten and strangled her to death. This incident occurred on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Adamo, Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to an Instagram post, which exposed this horrific incident, Christopher reportedly beat and strangled her to death in the
Entrepreneur Sandra Iheuwa and actress Yvonne Jegede have both spoken out following claims of reported domestic violence involving Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. A viral video circulating on social media showed Regina Daniels visibly distressed, claiming that the senator sent thugs to assault her. In
A girl has committed suicide after being forced into marriage by her father in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, on 19 October 2025., According to reports, the girl, whose identity has not been officially released, was said to have been in deep emotional distress, ended her life
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) held its inaugural Editorial Fellowship training on October 21, 2025, bringing together 16 media professionals from Nigeria, Canada, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. The programme, held as part of the 2025 #16DaysOfActivism campaign against gender-based violence, aims to promote feminist journalism and strengthen gender-inclusive reporting across
Joy Ogah, a 14-year-old, was invited by Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, to assume the responsibilities of his office for one day to promote President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to girl-child education across Nigeria. According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President dated Oct 21, 2025, the handover
Namibia has made history as the first country in the world where women simultaneously hold the nation’s top three leadership positions: President, Vice President, and Speaker of the National Assembly. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became Namibia’s first female President on March 21, 2025, after she was sworn in. Before becoming the president,
Minister Sanea Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister. This historical milestone occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, after she secured a clear majority win in the country’s parliament. As the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae secured 237 votes in the Lower House
Auwalu Muhammad, a 17-year-old boy from Bauchi State, has gouged out the eyes of his sister in an alleged attempt to perform money rituals. This incident occurred on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Wailo town, Ganjuwa local government, Bauchi State. During the investigation, Auwalu confessed that he lured his 7-year-old
On November 8, 2025, Anambra will hold its gubernatorial election, during which citizens will vote to elect a new leader or re-elect the incumbent. The election determines the state’s Governor, who oversees administration, implements policies, and represents the state at the national level. Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral
The Federal Government, through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), has approved and released N32.9 bn to boost and strengthen primary healthcare across the country. This funding marked the third disbursement in 2025. This new development was publicised on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, through a letter titled “The Red Letter”
Christopher Odu, the husband of Barrister Felicia Temilope Odu, has brutally beaten and strangled her to death. This incident occurred on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Adamo, Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to an Instagram post, which exposed this horrific incident, Christopher reportedly beat and strangled her to death in the
Entrepreneur Sandra Iheuwa and actress Yvonne Jegede have both spoken out following claims of reported domestic violence involving Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. A viral video circulating on social media showed Regina Daniels visibly distressed, claiming that the senator sent thugs to assault her. In
A girl has committed suicide after being forced into marriage by her father in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, on 19 October 2025., According to reports, the girl, whose identity has not been officially released, was said to have been in deep emotional distress, ended her life
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) held its inaugural Editorial Fellowship training on October 21, 2025, bringing together 16 media professionals from Nigeria, Canada, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. The programme, held as part of the 2025 #16DaysOfActivism campaign against gender-based violence, aims to promote feminist journalism and strengthen gender-inclusive reporting across
Joy Ogah, a 14-year-old, was invited by Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, to assume the responsibilities of his office for one day to promote President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to girl-child education across Nigeria. According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President dated Oct 21, 2025, the handover
Namibia has made history as the first country in the world where women simultaneously hold the nation’s top three leadership positions: President, Vice President, and Speaker of the National Assembly. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became Namibia’s first female President on March 21, 2025, after she was sworn in. Before becoming the president,
Minister Sanea Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister. This historical milestone occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, after she secured a clear majority win in the country’s parliament. As the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae secured 237 votes in the Lower House
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