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Summary
This week’s NFM Digest highlights global digital exploitation of women, Super Falcons’ historic WAFCON win, Nigerian nurses’ strike, the sentencing of an Islamic cleric for femicide, and feminist reflections on marriage.
In this week’s edition of the NFM Weekly Digest, we spotlight key stories shaping conversations across feminism, justice, culture, and society. From digital violence in China to record-breaking wins and critical conversations on gender and safety, here’s what made the headlines.
- Chinese Men Illegally Trade Nude Footage of Women, Girls on MaskPark, Other Telegram Groups
A Chinese Telegram group, “MaskPark,” with about 314,924 male members, is engaging in the illegal trade of women’s private photos and videos. The men are secretly filming their female family members, colleagues, friends, and strangers while selling on social media platforms. Chinese women are seeking global and international interventions, including an outlaw of unauthorised secret photography materials. They have also launched a petition demanding justice, stronger digital protections, and international support to end abuse and safeguard women in online spaces.
- Super Falcons Make History with Record 10th WAFCON Title
Nigeria’s Super Falcons made history by winning their record-breaking 10th WAFCON title, defeating hosts Morocco 3–2 in a dramatic comeback. They also became the first team to lift the tournament’s newly designed trophy. Their success was further highlighted by individual honours, with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade named Player of the Tournament and winning three Woman of the Match awards. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was voted Goalkeeper of the Tournament for her outstanding performances.
To celebrate the victory, MTN Nigeria hosted a celebratory breakfast for the Team at Eko Hotels in Lagos and presented them with a N150 million cash gift. Also, a reception was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja where President Bola Tinubu conferred the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team. Each player received the Naira equivalent of $100,000 in cash, while each technical staff member was awarded $50,000.
- Nigerian Nurses Embark on Strike Over Poor Working Conditions
Under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), nurses and midwives embarked on a warning to demand better welfare and improved working conditions. The strike commenced on July 29 and will last till August 5, 2025.
- Islamic Cleric Abdulrahmon Bello Sentenced to Death for Gruesome Murder of 24-year-old Hafsoh Lawal
Abdulrahmon Bello, an Islamic cleric, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the gruesome murder and mutilation of Hafsoh Lawal. The 24-year-old student of Kwara State College of education went missing after receiving a phone call during a naming ceremony she attended with her friends. Upon careful investigation by the police, her body was discovered in the house of the Islamic cleric, Abdulrahmon Bello, who confessed to killing her for money rituals. The verdict was delivered by Justice Hannah Ajayi of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin.
- “Wait a Little Before Getting Married,” Feminist Thought on Priscilla Ojo’s Identity Change
Following Tanzanian musician Juma (Jux) Mkambala’s announcement that he had successfully convinced Priscillia Ojo to change her religion and name, gender advocate Ijeoma Chinonyerem warns ladies about early marriages. She shares that younger women can easily be manipulated to engage in sacrificial love, one that is never expected from their male counterparts.
These stories call for the urgent need for continued advocacy, systemic change, and feminist engagement in both local and global conversations. Read more of our stories on our website here.
