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Amnesty Reports Negligence of Female Boko Haram Survivors
Female survivors of Boko Haram insurgency in the north-east, including victims of forced marriages and trafficking, are still neglected by Nigeria’s government despite the landmark report of Amnesty International and its campaign of the #EmpowerOurGirls#…
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June 12: The Women Who Built Nigeria’s Democracy
Today is June 12. Democracy Day. A day meant to honour Nigeria’s return to civilian rule, and the people who made it possible. But for many women, democracy has never meant power. It has meant…
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12 Women Who Shaped Nigeria’s History
Nigeria’s history is marked by ancient civilisations, colonial domination, and post-independence challenges that span thousands of years. From the Nok culture and pre-colonial empires to the post-1960 quest for stability and nationhood, Nigeria’s story is…
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Ghana’s VP Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Becomes First Female Chair of Police Council
On June 10, 2025, Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was officially sworn in as Chairperson of the Ghana Police Council by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama. Her appointment marks a historic milestone…
