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This week’s NFM Digest covers key stories including NFM’s partnership on an inclusive beauty pageant, major court rulings on male violence against women, cultural wins at the Headies Awards, and Namibia’s plan for free university education.
Welcome to this edition of the NFM Weekly Digest, where we bring a curated summary of the week’s most impactful stories. From court rulings to cultural wins and new policies, these stories show how women are working to make Nigeria and Africa more fair, inclusive, and empowering.
- NFM Partners with Misty Glam on Inclusive Beauty Pageant
Naija Feminist Media (NFM), a non-profit media organisation committed to amplifying women’s rights and marginalised voices, has partnered with Misty Glam Company to support Nigeria’s first-ever beauty pageant for persons with albinism. Using storytelling and advocacy, NFM will help challenge beauty standards and promote inclusivity in media and fashion.
- Justice Served as Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu, Sentenced to Death
Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of Osinachi Nwachukwu, a renowned gospel singer, has been sentenced to death by hanging on Monday, April 28th, 2025. The verdict was carried out by the High Court of the Federal Territory, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. Additionally, Peter was handed two-year prison terms each for Counts 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 18; a six-month prison sentence on Count 10; and a three-year sentence on Count 11. Fines of ₦500,000 and ₦200,000 were imposed on Counts 6 and 7, respectively.
- Ayra Starr, Tems, Others, Shine at 17th Headies Awards
The 17th edition of The Headies Awards lit up the Landmark Events Centre on April 27, 2025, in grand style, celebrating excellence in Nigerian music. Ayra Starr, Tems, and other iconic artistes, took centre stage at the 17th Headies Awards in Lagos. They won top honours in music and film categories, including Best Recording, Songwriter of the Year, and Best Movie Soundtrack.
- Namibia President Pledges Free University Education for Citizens
Namibia’s new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was inaugurated in March 2025, has pledged to scrap tuition and registration fees at public universities starting in 2026 as part of a phased plan to expand access to education. Announcing the major policy shift during her maiden State of the Nation address on April 24, 2025, Nandi-Ndaitwah said students at public universities, technical colleges, and vocational education centres would no longer pay for tuition or registration.
- BRT Driver, Andrew Ominikoron, Sentenced to Death for Bamise’s Murder
A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola. Andrew Ominikoron was arraigned on a five-count charge including conspiracy to commit felony, rape, sexual assault, and murder. Although he pleaded not guilty, the court found him guilty and sentenced him accordingly.
That’s a wrap on this week’s roundup. Naija Feminist Media remains committed to reporting stories that drive meaningful change and uplift underrepresented voices.
