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Summary
This week’s NFM Weekly Digest highlights key stories on advocacy, feminist poetry, sports, and justice. From trafficking awareness to the Super Falcons’ WAFCON win, the stories reflect real issues and bold resistance.
From feminist poetic resistance to sports victories and urgent social issues, this week, Naija Feminists Media captured the heart of activism and lived realities. Here’s a roundup of the top stories that sparked conversation and made an impact.
- Naija Feminists Media to Host X Space on Tackling the Trafficking of Women and Girls
To mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Naija Feminists Media will host a timely X Space titled “Together Against the Trafficking of Women,” focusing on the urgent issue of trafficking of women and young girls in Nigeria and globally. The virtual conversation will occur on July 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM WAT, on X (formerly Twitter).
The discussion will also include perspectives from women professionals, advocates, and experts at the intersection of media, healthcare, education, law, and social justice.
- “He who feeds you, controls you,” Dr. Ify Aniebo Warns Against GMOÂ
Associate Professor of Genomics and Molecular Biology and health expert Dr. Ify Aniebo Rhodes-Vivour shared insights around genetically modified organisms (GMOs), amidst growing debates in Nigeria. She emphasised that the core issue with GMOs is not the science itself, but the broader implications, including health, environmental, economic, and sovereignty concerns.
- Super Falcons Edge South Africa 2-1, Earn Spot in 2024 WAFCON Final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa to advance to the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), keeping alive their chances of winning a 10th continental title. The victory sets up a highly anticipated final against host nation Morocco on Saturday, July 26, in Rabat.
With this win, Nigeria remains unbeaten in WAFCON finals since the tournament’s inception in 1998. They will aim to cement their dominance on the continent with a 10th title.
- Man Accused of Domestic Violence Joins Dating Group Shortly After Wife’s Death
A 41-year-old man accused of domestic violence and linked to the death of his wife, Glory Ubong Uwak, has joined a Christian dating group just days after her death, sparking widespread outrage.
Despite an autopsy report indicating evidence of violence, the man has reportedly joined a singles dating group titled “God-fearing Singles” in search of a new relationship.
- Poetry: Lessons from a Razz Nation
In Lessons from a Razz Nation, Nigerian feminist and content writer Ella Vin used bold poetry to challenge the harsh realities Nigerian women face in a deeply patriarchal society. She called out the double standards and the resilience it takes to survive.
Naija Feminists Media is still accepting literary works and feminist articles. To submit, kindly send your work to naijafeminists@gmail.com.
