Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. While discussions about its impacts are common, the effects on the rights and lives of women and girls, particularly Nigerian women and girls, are often overlooked. As climate-related phenomena such as desertification, deforestation, drought, and flooding intensify,
Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to fold clothes into reasonable sizes for her menstrual flow as she cannot afford to purchase sanitary pads. While attaching a pad to her panties might be less cumbersome, folding the
Justina Oziohu Isimishere was only ten when she first saw a baby in a carton with a knife piercing its heart. A few years later, while in secondary school, she knew of a girl who gave birth to a baby and attempted to flush it because it was an unplanned
We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently hiring for the following position. Role: News Writer Job type: Intern Location: Remote Pay: N50,000 How to apply: Send your application, CV and work sample to naijafeminists@gmail.com. Copy: deronke.nfm@gmail.com About Naija Feminists Media (NFM) Naija Feminists Media (NFM) is a
On September 1, 2024, a 15-year-old boy broke into his neighbour’s house and assaulted his 14-year-old neighbour. As this news went viral among Nigerians on Twitter, certain activists called for the rehabilitation of the perpetrator, attributing his violent actions to societal influences. The rehabilitation of the perpetrator, as opposed to
The arrest of 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, a Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, for the shocking kidnap and murder of 21-year-old Christiana Idowu has highlighted Nigeria’s growing epidemic of femicide. Christiana went missing on August 19, 2024, after her parents received messages from her captor using her WhatsApp account. The
African artistes are making waves in the global music industry which is currently estimated at $25.9 billion. A recent study by Music in Africa showed that Tanzania and Kenya are the biggest exporters of music in the East African region, with musicians like Zuchu and Nikita Kering earning top awards.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Dickson Ndiema, intimate partner of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, snuck into her home and murdered her by setting her ablaze. The incident reported by the police is said to have happened on Sunday at about 3 p.m. in the Endebes Trans Nzoia county, Kenya.
Nigeria’s Paralympians showcased their talent and determination at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, winning multiple medals across various events. The Paralympics, which started on August 28, 2024, will end on September 8, with 184 participating countries and around 4,400 athletes competing across 22 sports. During the sport, Folashade Oluwafemiayo
Gen Z pop star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, velvet-voiced alté artist Temilade Openiyi, famously called Tems, and Afrobeats veteran singer Tiwa Savage snatched top spots at their nomination categories at the 2024 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA) held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. While discussions about its impacts are common, the effects on the rights and lives of women and girls, particularly Nigerian women and girls, are often overlooked. As climate-related phenomena such as desertification, deforestation, drought, and flooding intensify,
Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to fold clothes into reasonable sizes for her menstrual flow as she cannot afford to purchase sanitary pads. While attaching a pad to her panties might be less cumbersome, folding the
Justina Oziohu Isimishere was only ten when she first saw a baby in a carton with a knife piercing its heart. A few years later, while in secondary school, she knew of a girl who gave birth to a baby and attempted to flush it because it was an unplanned
We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently hiring for the following position. Role: News Writer Job type: Intern Location: Remote Pay: N50,000 How to apply: Send your application, CV and work sample to naijafeminists@gmail.com. Copy: deronke.nfm@gmail.com About Naija Feminists Media (NFM) Naija Feminists Media (NFM) is a
On September 1, 2024, a 15-year-old boy broke into his neighbour’s house and assaulted his 14-year-old neighbour. As this news went viral among Nigerians on Twitter, certain activists called for the rehabilitation of the perpetrator, attributing his violent actions to societal influences. The rehabilitation of the perpetrator, as opposed to
The arrest of 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, a Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, for the shocking kidnap and murder of 21-year-old Christiana Idowu has highlighted Nigeria’s growing epidemic of femicide. Christiana went missing on August 19, 2024, after her parents received messages from her captor using her WhatsApp account. The
African artistes are making waves in the global music industry which is currently estimated at $25.9 billion. A recent study by Music in Africa showed that Tanzania and Kenya are the biggest exporters of music in the East African region, with musicians like Zuchu and Nikita Kering earning top awards.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Dickson Ndiema, intimate partner of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, snuck into her home and murdered her by setting her ablaze. The incident reported by the police is said to have happened on Sunday at about 3 p.m. in the Endebes Trans Nzoia county, Kenya.
Nigeria’s Paralympians showcased their talent and determination at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, winning multiple medals across various events. The Paralympics, which started on August 28, 2024, will end on September 8, with 184 participating countries and around 4,400 athletes competing across 22 sports. During the sport, Folashade Oluwafemiayo
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