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Summary
This week’s NFM Digest highlights calls for unity during Eid, Nigeria’s leadership in female bank CEOs despite pay gaps, a major U.S. court victory for liberals, Senator Natasha’s bold return amid political tensions, and public outrage over a pregnant woman’s death after hospital refusal.
This week’s edition of NFM Weekly covers a range of powerful stories, from Nigeria’s first lady’s calls for unity during Eid celebrations to fact-checking on gender equality in the Nigerian banking sector and tragic social issues that continue to spark conversations nationwide. Read on for insight.
- Senator Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Empathy, Unity in Eid-el-Fitr Message
As Muslims across Nigeria celebrated Eid-el-Fitr, First Lady and Senator Oluremi Tinubu extended a heartfelt message to the nation. She urged Nigerians to embrace empathy, love, and unity, encouraging everyone to uphold the values of peace and tolerance that Islam promotes. Her statement highlighted the importance of compassion and generosity, especially in challenging times, as she concluded with warm Sallah wishes to all Nigerians.
- True, Nigeria Women Leads Africa in Female Bank CEOs
NFM’s weekly fact-check confirms that Nigeria indeed leads Africa in the number of female bank CEOs, largely due to a 2013 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) gender quota policy. However, this progress is not without challenges. Despite increased representation, a significant gender pay gap still exists in the financial sector. This reinforces the ongoing feminist argument: symbolic inclusion is not enough, true economic justice requires closing the gap in earnings and opportunities.
- Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Delivering Major Defeat to Trump
In the United States, liberal judge Susan Crawford won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defeating conservative and Trump-backed candidate Brad Schimel. Her victory maintains the court’s liberal majority and is seen as a political blow to former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who both tried to influence the outcome. Judge Susan Crawford, a seasoned civil rights attorney, is known for defending union rights, reproductive freedoms, and voter access, issues likely to come before the court in the near future.
- Senator Natasha Receives Heroic Welcome in Kogi Central, Bypasses Ban
On March 1, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returned triumphantly to Kogi Central, defying a state-imposed ban on public gatherings just a day before her scheduled rally. She arrived in a white helicopter to a massive crowd in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area. Her return comes amidst political turbulence, including her Senate suspension and a recall effort she described as a political witch hunt.
- Sad News: Pregnant Woman Dies After Hospital Refusal to treat over N500,000 policy
In a deeply tragic and widely shared incident on April 2, 2025, a pregnant woman named Kemi died after being denied treatment at a private hospital in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared a distressing video online, explaining how As Salam Convalescent Centre refused admission because he could not immediately pay a N500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking case has reignited public outrage over Nigeria’s healthcare system and its treatment of vulnerable citizens.
