The Hidden Toll of Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria
Shortly after her graduation ceremony, 16-year-old Esther, who asked to use only her first name, received the news of the death of a classmate, Bimpe, who was also... Read more.
Reem Alsalem Urges for Abolition of Surrogacy, Calls It Violent and Exploitative Against Women
Reem Alsalem, a United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, condemned the practice of surrogacy during the UN General Assembly event ahead... Read more.
Eriata Ese Addresses Shaming of Women Over Marriage and Motherhood Choices
Eriata Ese, a Nigerian media personality and an entrepreneur, has called out the contradictory society pressures women face regarding their marital status and decision... Read more.
Oyindamola Olugbile Wins Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025
Nigerian writer Oyindamola Olugbile has been announced as the winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025 by the Nigeria Prize for Literature Committee on October... Read more.
After Husband’s Murder, Maryam Sanda, Granted Presidential Pardon
Maryam Sanda, a Nigerian woman who was imprisoned for almost six years for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2020, has been granted a presidential pardon... Read more.
Nobel Committee Celebrates Wangari Maathai’s Legacy, Names María Corina Machado 2025 Peace Prize Laureate
The Nobel Committee celebrated women’s historic contributions to peace and activism on October 10, 2025, by honouring the legacy of Kenyan environmentalist Wangari... Read more.
After Challenging Verdict, Husamettin Dogan, Rapist in Gisele Pelicot Case, Receives Longer Jail Term
Husamettin Dogan, age 44, who was convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot in December 2024, has now had his prison sentence increased from nine to ten years by a court... Read more.
Tacha Visits Childhood Home Ahead of Guinness World Record Attempt
Reality TV star, Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, who is set to break a Guinness World Record, has visited her childhood one-room apartment in Nkpor, Port... Read more.
Nobel Committee Honourable Tu Youyou’s Legacy, Names Mary E. Brunkow as 2025 Medicine Laureate
The Nobel Committee has honoured Chinese scientist Tu Youyou’s contribution to medicine in a social media post just moments before announcing Mary E. Brunkow as... Read more.
Imisioluwa Ayanwale crowned winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10
Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has been announced as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 on October 5, 2025, taking home the N150 million... Read more.