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 in October
The Nobel Committee celebrated women’s historic contributions to peace and activism on October 10, 2025, by honouring the legacy of Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai just moments before announcing María Corina
From historic leadership milestones to trending controversies and pop culture moments, these are the top stories making headlines this week. Each one captures the conversations, challenges, and wins shaping women’s
Naija Feminists Media has joined 214 organisations from across the world in supporting the United Nations’ call for a global ban on surrogacy. The organisation was among the three only
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 in
Widows and wives of retired police officers staged a protest at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on October 7, 2025. They protested against poor welfare, unpaid gratuities, and sexual
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested the General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, Bishop Ndibueze Okorie Onyagoziri, for reportedly sexually exploiting a 22-year-old woman living with sickle cell
The Associate Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Toluwani Odukoya, has announced her divorce, describing the end of her marriage as one of the defining moments of her
The ReportWomen Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP) has inducted twelve fellows into its sixth cohort. This is a continued effort by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)
This week’s edition captures key developments across sports, media, governance, and society. From Asisat Oshoala’s milestone in Saudi Arabia to Facebook’s clampdown on Nigerian surrogacy groups and the disqualification of
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