Former Minister Oby Ezekwesili, founder of FixPolitics, has called on the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) to address the systemic challenges faced by women in both public and private leadership spaces. In a tweet on February 28th, Ezekwesili criticized the assembly
Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life. Coping with these conditions can be challenging, but many strategies can effectively manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. In this article,
This week’s top stories cover major events, trends and controversies shaping conversations in Nigeria and beyond. From remarkable wins at the 2025 Trace Awards to legal battles and social movements, here are the five stories making waves. Ayra Starr, Mercy
Muyiwa Kolapo, a former part-time lecturer at Lagos State University of Education (formerly Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education) and father of three children, had been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping one of his students. This verdict took place on
Senator Natasha, who appeared on the Arise TV morning show, shed more light on the conflict between her and the Senate president. The lawmaker equated the issue to the situation of sex for grades in universities. “You know the situation
Following a rigorous intergenerational mentorship programme that started with virtual training on November 19, 2024, the West Africa Civil Society Institute, in Partnership with BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, concluded its training on February 28, 2025. The mentorship programme included
A viral comment on X (formerly Twitter) has intensified public outrage over the reported arrest of a woman in Anambra State for not wearing a bra. The quote tweet, posted by a user identified as Chisom, likened the situation to
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on February 25, 2025, convicted and sentenced Segun Shina, a herbalist, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl suffering from epilepsy. The court ordered that
In opposition to the proposed resumption of oil extraction in Ogoni land in Rivers state by the Federal Government of Nigeria, a faction of 17 women groups has rejected the offer, citing environmental devastation and lack of justice to those
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