Iyabo Obasanjo Receives Ogun Central Senatorial Ticket After Rejoining PDP
On June 17, 2026, Iyabo Obasanjo rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and received the party’s Ogun Central senatorial ticket for the... Read more.
Nigeria Government Launches FreeTV, Offers Free Digital Television Access Nationwide
On June 17, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched FreeTV, a national digital television platform offering households free access to over 100 channels... Read more.
NFM X Space: Stakeholders Call for Structural Reform Ahead of 2027 Elections
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Naija Feminists Media (NFM) hosted an X Space discussion titled “Beyond Running: Increasing Women’s Political Representation in the... Read more.
60-Year-Old Man Rapes Neighbour’s Two Daughters, Aged 11 and 7, in Asaba
On June 16, 2026, the Delta State Police Command detained a 60-year-old man in Asaba, the Delta State capital, after he raped his neighbour’s two daughters,... Read more.
Caring for Child with Disability in Nigeria is Misunderstood —Content Creator Joy Ogbidi
On June 16, 2026, Joy Ogbidi, a prominent Nigerian chef, food blogger, and lifestyle content creator also known as @joygiverkitchen, stated that caring for a child... Read more.
‘How Can You Procreate with Convicted Rapist?’ Nigerians Condemn Baba Ijesha’s Spouse, Luminee
Nigerians have criticised celebrity stylist and fashion designer Abiodun Tokunbo, popularly known as Luminee, after she announced the birth of her child with actor... Read more.
Nigerians Criticise Man Who Pledges to Abandon Kidnapped Wife
A man has drawn widespread criticism on social media after saying he would abandon his wife if kidnappers sexually assaulted her during captivity. Speaking on the... Read more.
Norway’s Royale, Marius Borg Høiby, Convicted of Rape, Sentenced to Four yrs in Prison
On June 15, 2026, an Oslo District Court sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to four years in prison after... Read more.
UN Warns Taliban Push Afghanistan Towards 50% Rise in Maternal Deaths
UN Women has issued a warning that Taliban restrictions on women’s healthcare access could drive a 50 per cent rise in Afghanistan’s maternal mortality... Read more.
Nigeria House of Rep. Steps Down Vote on Reserved Seats for Women Bill Again
On June 11, 2026, the Nigerian House of Representatives stepped down the scheduled floor vote on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB 1349) following rancour on... Read more.