On Women
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Women Making Waves: Solace Olabode on Building Community and Care for Mothers with Disabilities
Solace Olabode is the Founder and Executive Director of The Mum Bridge, a Nigeria-based organisation building support systems for mothers with disabilities through community, advocacy, accessible resources, and practical support initiatives. A mother living with…
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New Umuahia Bus Terminal Named After Prof Nnenna Oti, FUTO’s VC
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commissioned the newly completed Umuahia Central Bus Terminal and named the facility after Prof. Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti in recognition of her role during the 2023 governorship election in the state.…
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Oby Ezekwesili Urges Tinubu to Share Rescue Plans for Oyo Kidnapped Victims
Summary: Former Minister of Education and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Oby Ezekwesili, condemned President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s political class on Children’s Day. Former Minister of Education and co-founder of School of Politics, Policy,…
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Taliban Legitimises Girl Child Marriage in Afghanistan
The Taliban has introduced a new family law in Afghanistan that removes a fixed minimum age for marriage, raising concerns that the move could further normalise child marriage in the country. The regulation, titled the…
