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.
“The Stories We Tell About God Have Real Consequences on Women” — Precious Obiabunmo
Summary: Precious Obiabunmo, a digital marketing and communications specialist and founder of Reclaimed Bible Women, speaks on patriarchal biblical interpretation,... Read more.
Edo Shuts Schools after DSS Uncovers Kidnapping Plot Targeting Students
Summary: The Edo State Government has ordered the closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area after security intelligence warned of a planned... Read more.
“Women’s Bill Clearest Test of Nigerian Governance Before 2027,” Ini Abimbola
Summary: Governance and institutional reform adviser Ini Abimbola has called the proposed Women’s Reserved Seats Bill the clearest test of Nigeria’s commitment... Read more.
Ex-DLA presidential aspirant says unfair primary forced her exit
Summary: Former Democratic Leadership Alliance presidential aspirant Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju has said she is stepping away from politics for now, days after receiving... Read more.
“Many Challenges Women Face Are Systemic, Not Individual” — Journalist Prisca Iwendi
Summary: Prisca, a journalist, media presenter, fact-checker, and gender advocate, speaks on gender-based violence, child marriage, misinformation, and building... Read more.
“There is a Growing Call for Change” — House of Rep Aspirant Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi
Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, APC House of Representatives aspirant for the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, has stated that women and... Read more.
“Nigerian Government, Politicians and Leaders Have Failed Nigeria” — Victoria Orenze to Yinka Alaseyori’s Defence of Tinubu
Summary: Gospel singer Victoria Orenze has publicly expressed disappointment at ministers and church leaders who defend the Nigerian government amid the country’s... Read more.
Gunmen Abduct Olaide Busayo John-Paul, Sister of APC Gubernatorial Aspirant Bayo Adelabu, in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted Ms Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu,... Read more.
Woman Mourns Child Reportedly Killed in Bandit Attack at Worship Centre
Summary: A woman has expressed grief after learning that a boy who lived with her family was reportedly killed during a bandit attack at a worship centre where children... Read more.