NFM Digest: Top 5 Stories of The Week
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This week brought a range of stories shaping conversations across Nigeria. In this edition of NFM Digest, we highlight five stories that captured attention and sparked important discussions.
Here’s a quick roundup of what made the headlines this week.
- Nigeria House of Rep. Steps Down Vote on Reserved Seats for Women Bill Again
On June 11, 2026, the Nigerian House of Representatives stepped down the scheduled floor vote on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB 1349) following rancour on the floor of the chamber. The delay is the latest in a series of postponements on a bill that has been pending a final vote since 2024.
- During Football Match, Asisat Oshoala Calls Rescue of Oyo Kidnapped Victims
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has called for the safe return of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, using Nigeria’s international friendly against Senegal on June 5, 2026, to draw attention to the victims’ plight. She delivered the message after scoring Nigeria’s opening goal in the Super Falcons’ 2–1 victory over Senegal in Ikenne, Ogun State.
- Damilola Sonayon-James Named APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Hon. Damilola Sonayon-James as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election. Damilola, a Badagry princess and the party’s Lagos State Deputy Woman Leader, will run alongside the incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who is the APC’s governorship candidate.
- Husbands Account for Highest Recorded Femicide Perpetrators— Activist Ololade Ajayi
Amid the growing trend of femicide in Nigeria, Naija Feminists Media spoke to the Founding Director of DOHS Cares Foundation, Ololade Ajayi, who shared insights on the disturbing pattern of femicide. She called on the government to provide legislation that would specifically distinguish femicide as a gendered crime, enabling proper national strategies to address the crime.
- Ex-DLA presidential aspirant says unfair primary forced her exit
Former Democratic Leadership Alliance presidential aspirant Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju has said she is stepping away from politics for now, days after receiving a refund of her N10.8 million nomination fee following her withdrawal from the party’s presidential race.
