Nigerian star field and one of the nation’s recognised finest sprinters, Favour Ofili, has confirmed her official switch to Turkey. This act marked the end of her sports career with
The pioneer Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Grace Adayilo, has died at the age of 69. She reportedly passed away in the early hours of
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has expressed displeasure over the reported assault of Comrade Ladi Balla, immediate past President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), by
“At the end of the day, your wife is not your relative,” said a young man from Oshogbo. “My father taught me that if I ever get married and have
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has expressed displeasure over the reported assault of Comrade Ladi Balla, immediate past President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr.
Ammaye, a food vendor in Igwama community, was lynched and burned to death by a mob of young men in the same community. This brutal attack was reportedly sparked by an alleged blasphemy remark made against the Prophet Muhammad. The
She sat at the edge of a bar stool, tired eyes scanning the busy bar in Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State, in South-West Nigeria. The sound of Afrobeats filled the air, and her half-filled glass of beer sat untouched. “Abeg no
A viral video shared on social media has sparked outrage from Nigerians towards a male lecturer at Niger Delta State University (NDU). The video showed the male lecturer landing heavy punches, slaps, and headbutts on a female student during an
Aiwanose’s debut novel, Tomorrow I Become A Woman, explores Uju’s abusive marriage and systematic injustice toward women. Its sequel, We Were Girls Once, paints a picture of female friendship, sisterhood, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood. The novel tells the story of three women
The Women’s Rights Unit of ActionAid Nigeria has formally launched the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project with the participation of the Young Urban Women Movement. The RWVL Project is a powerful initiative designed to strengthen women’s participation, amplify their voices, and champion leadership
As part of activities marking International Youth Day, Naija Feminists Media trained staff of The Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development (TGPI) in a Train-the-Trainer Capacity Building Workshop tagged “Click Safe: Empowering Youth for a Digitally Secure Future.” The workshop, held on August 25, 2025,
On August 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (WAT), Naija Feminists Media convened an engaging X Space discussion titled “The Importance of the Reserved Seats Bill, Institutionalising It, and the Way Forward.” The panel featured Kosisochukwu Charity Ani, feminist and Founder of MyselfDefense NG, and Chikas
Ms. Onyinyechi Basil, a 25-year-old native of Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, 2025. At the national competition’s grand finale, held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ms. Onyinyechi outshone four finalist contestants to become the new Miss Universe Nigeria. Initially, 22 contestants were
Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, the 17-year-old winner of the TeenEagle Global competition, has been awarded N200,000 by the Federal government in recognition of her outstanding performance. Nafisa is among the trio who made Nigeria proud on the global stage. She defeated over 20,000 students from 69
Elizabeth Adams Oyarese is an educator, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in educational management and youth empowerment. As the Founder of Linking Circles Academy, her work has impacted more than 9,000 Nigerian students while championing accessible learning environments. A 2025
Nigeria’s Omolola Onome Didih has won gold at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India. She lifted a total of 197kg (90kg snatch + 107kg clean and jerk) to emerge champion in the women’s senior 53kg category. With the victory, Omolola not only secured
By naming ourselves as Feminists, we politicise the struggle for women’s rights, question the legitimacy of the structures that keep women subjugated, and raise social consciousness to demand change for gender justice. Our feminist identity is not qualified with ifs. Buts’, or `Howevers’. We are Feminists. Full stop” – Charter of Feminist Principles
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