The bustling market of Idumota has a rich history of women-owned businesses. The women engaged in diverse businesses ranging from clothes to accessories to kitchen utensils. As a commercial district, Oshodi is a testimony to women’s active participation in trade, especially in small-scale businesses, and Yaba hosts a growing number
This week on NFM Digest, we spotlight a mix of milestones, unfolding legal battles, and inspiring personal journeys. From Ayra Starr’s historic achievement in global music to serious reports against a religious leader and celebrity trials, these stories shape conversations across media, music, and social justice. Ayra Starr’s hit single
Every Friday in May, the DOHS Cares Foundation will host a series of conversations on X Spaces to raise awareness on femicide. These discussions will also explore actionable strategies to prevent the killing of women and girls because of their gender. The weekly discussions, themed “Femicide 101 Series: Understanding Gender-Related
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). The commission, created to drive development in Nigeria’s South-South region, is part of the President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda to foster inclusive governance and regional growth.
Saudat Jibril, an 18-year-old, has been accused of murdering her 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris. The incident was reported to have occurred on May 6, 2025, after she allegedly slited his throat. According to Abdullahi Kiyawa, the State’s Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred in Farawa Quarters, Kano at about 12:35 a.m.
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, addressed over 1,000 young leaders on May 5, 2025, at the “NEXT Milan Forum on Empowering Future Leaders.” She encouraged them to position themselves as ambassadors of the WTO to help shape a fairer and more open global trade environment.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari following his arrest on serious charges of rape. The decisions mark a major political leadership in her administration after recently taking over the country’s presidency. Mac-Albert Hengari, 59, was arrested after attempting to bribe a 21-year-old to withdraw reports that he
Damilare Mary Olakulehin lectures at Sub-Saharan Africa’s number one institution of special education— the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Nigeria. She is the National Secretary of the Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN). Dami holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Master’s in Educational Management (Planning and Policy), among
A Nigerian human rights group, Hopes Haven Foundation, has raised alarm over the continued detention of Francis Julianah Omowunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq. The group reported that she was raped and abused by her employer and is now being coerced to deny the assault. The foundation disclosed
Rihanna’s stunning appearance at the 2025 Met Gala turned heads but sparked powerful conversations about womanhood, timing, and societal expectations. The global superstar and fashion icon confirmed she is expecting her third child at age 37, once again challenging the pressure placed on women to meet life’s milestones by a
The bustling market of Idumota has a rich history of women-owned businesses. The women engaged in diverse businesses ranging from clothes to accessories to kitchen utensils. As a commercial district, Oshodi is a testimony to women’s active participation in trade, especially in small-scale businesses, and Yaba hosts a growing number
This week on NFM Digest, we spotlight a mix of milestones, unfolding legal battles, and inspiring personal journeys. From Ayra Starr’s historic achievement in global music to serious reports against a religious leader and celebrity trials, these stories shape conversations across media, music, and social justice. Ayra Starr’s hit single
Every Friday in May, the DOHS Cares Foundation will host a series of conversations on X Spaces to raise awareness on femicide. These discussions will also explore actionable strategies to prevent the killing of women and girls because of their gender. The weekly discussions, themed “Femicide 101 Series: Understanding Gender-Related
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). The commission, created to drive development in Nigeria’s South-South region, is part of the President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda to foster inclusive governance and regional growth.
Saudat Jibril, an 18-year-old, has been accused of murdering her 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris. The incident was reported to have occurred on May 6, 2025, after she allegedly slited his throat. According to Abdullahi Kiyawa, the State’s Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred in Farawa Quarters, Kano at about 12:35 a.m.
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, addressed over 1,000 young leaders on May 5, 2025, at the “NEXT Milan Forum on Empowering Future Leaders.” She encouraged them to position themselves as ambassadors of the WTO to help shape a fairer and more open global trade environment.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari following his arrest on serious charges of rape. The decisions mark a major political leadership in her administration after recently taking over the country’s presidency. Mac-Albert Hengari, 59, was arrested after attempting to bribe a 21-year-old to withdraw reports that he
Damilare Mary Olakulehin lectures at Sub-Saharan Africa’s number one institution of special education— the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Nigeria. She is the National Secretary of the Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN). Dami holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Master’s in Educational Management (Planning and Policy), among
A Nigerian human rights group, Hopes Haven Foundation, has raised alarm over the continued detention of Francis Julianah Omowunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq. The group reported that she was raped and abused by her employer and is now being coerced to deny the assault. The foundation disclosed
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