In Nigeria today, it is not unusual for the infamous ‘Next of Kin,’ who is usually a parent or sibling, to disinherit wives. All this is predicated on a completely erroneous definition of next of kin. About two months back,…
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…
This week’s edition of NFM Digest highlights stories that sparked conversations across Nigeria. From male violence against women and sports updates to urgent public health alerts, women’s empowerment, and inspiring advocacy, these stories reflect key issues shaping society today. Here…
In the bustling streets of Lagos, young girls can be seen weaving between traffic with trays of goods balanced on their heads. Despite Lagos State’s ban on street trading and hawking under the Street Trading and Illegal Market Prohibition Law…