
Nigerian Father, Ozioma Okonkwo, Rapes His Two Daughters
Ozioma Okonkwo, a resident of Enugu state, has been arrested for raping his two daughters, ages two and five. This incident was confirmed by the Enugu State Ministry of Children,

Ozioma Okonkwo, a resident of Enugu state, has been arrested for raping his two daughters, ages two and five. This incident was confirmed by the Enugu State Ministry of Children,

Following consistent advocacy led by AdvoKC Foundation and Naija Feminist Media, the Edo State Government appointed an additional woman, Dr Elizabeth Onome Ebosele, to the cabinet in September 2025. According

On October 25, 2024, the DOHS Cares Foundation joined a memorial march organised by Barrister Olumide Omosebi of the Gnosis Help Initiative to honour the memory of the late Barrister

Nigerian feminists have renewed calls for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who was raped to death by her uncle and his son. On Oct. 17, 2018, Ochanya died due to

Ozioma Okonkwo, a resident of Enugu state, has been arrested for raping his two daughters, ages two and five. This incident was confirmed by the Enugu State Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development through its press statement. Following

Nigerian feminists have renewed calls for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who was raped to death by her uncle and his son. On Oct. 17, 2018, Ochanya died due to complications of Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), a health condition that causes

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,

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

Following consistent advocacy led by AdvoKC Foundation and Naija Feminist Media, the Edo State Government appointed an additional woman, Dr Elizabeth Onome Ebosele, to the cabinet in September 2025. According to Promise Tracker NG, the action responds to mounting pressure from citizens who signed our

In Nigerian digital spaces, moral policing has become naturalised, with many discourses centring on what a female can and can’t do on social media. This is no different from colonial times, when women’s bodies were held to moral standards. “That skirt is too short.” “Why

Chimamanda Adichie’s debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, offers a piercing exploration of patriarchy through the observant eyes of 15-year-old Kambili Achike. The novel sparks conversations about feminism, religious manipulation, and the oppressive system of Nigeria’s patriarchal society. The novel tells the story of Achike’s family and

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

Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland after a landslide victory that marks a shift in the country’s political landscape. She becomes Ireland’s third female president and its first from Galway. The independent candidate, backed by major left-wing parties including Sinn

Nigerian content creator and entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo has been named and crowned the top beauty influencer of the year at the African Golden Award, 2025. The ceremony took place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. The African Golden Award is a prestigious annual

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

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
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