A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that her six month suspension was excessive and unconstitutional. Delivering judgment, Justice
Welcome to this week’s edition of NFM Digest, where we spotlight the bold and breaking stories making headlines in the media. From creative film partnerships and historic music milestones to
A strategic thinker and trailblazing legal professional, Kemi Bonuola is the Managing Partner at Wall & Ace LP. She is an expert on family law and probate and is the
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion and 1,800 bags of rice to survivors of the recent attacks in Plateau State under the Renewed Hope Initiative on
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following a high-profile federal trial in New York. However, he was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking,
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) will revoke transgender swimming champion Lia Thomas’ titles and formally apologise to affected female athletes after reaching a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that Lia is a man. UPenn entered the
The Delta State Government has reportedly directed the police to arrest women deemed to be “indecently dressed,” invoking Section 16 of the so-called VAAP Law. But we must ask: who exactly defines indecent dressing? Is it religion? Is it culture?
In traditional times, virginity testing was in existence. However, over time, it has been identified as a harm to women and girls, a medically unsubstantiated practice that aims to determine whether a woman or girl has had sexual intercourse. The
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, hosted a delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Jubilee House on June 27, 2025. The symbolic and strategic meeting focused on deepening gender inclusion and amplifying women’s leadership in governance. Describing the meeting as “empowering and
In every 10 African marriages, there are 7 Ujus who society and religion have confined to an abusive marriage. Aiwanose Odafen’s debut novel, “Tomorrow I Become A Woman,” is a bold critique of religion and societal manipulation of women’s rights. It’s a call for gender
The Feminist Forum of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) kicked off June 27 to June 28, 2025, at Hotel Giralda Center in Seville, Spain. The Forum, a civil society-led gathering, will convene feminist movements, gender justice advocates, and grassroots organisations from
The 4th NalaFem Summit is set to take place in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from July 1–2, 2025. It will focus on advancing the shift from symbolic representation to transformative political power for African women. Under the theme “From Representation to Power: Women Leading in Crisis
Ms. Mary Blaine has become the new executive secretary of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), effective on July 1st, 2025. The African Tax Administration Forum is a platform that offers tax expertise and support to its African member countries through training, short courses, technical
Grammy-winning Beninese singer and global music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognised Hollywood icon. The 64-year-old singer, known for
Nora Awolowo has made Nollywood history as the youngest cinematographer and producer to lead a film past the N100 million mark at the local box office, following the remarkable success of Red Circle. The film’s success is especially notable as an original, non-franchise title without
The Nigerian Women’s Beach Volleyball team has secured a spot at the 2025 World Beach Volleyball Championship, which will be held in Australia from November 14 to 23. The qualification came after the duo of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa defeated Egypt 2-1 to finish
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