NFM Weekly: Femicide, domestic violence, and other gender stories this week
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In this week’s Naija Feminists Media weekly news digest, our journalists covered misogyny, femicide, domestic abuse, and women’s achievements. These stories have sparked conversations online, reflecting the urgent need to advocate for gender equality for societal stability. Below are the stories.
- Femicide: Retired OGTV Broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, Found Murdered in Residence
Tragedy struck Nigeria again as another woman, Kitan Oyesiku, a retired broadcaster in Ogun State, was found murdered in her residence at Iyana Agodo Village in Abeokuta. Her death was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Kitan Oyesiku is a renowned retired broadcaster who is admired and respected for her professionalism, warmth, and commitment to broadcasting.
- Misogyny: Oladimeji Hammed Remanded at Kirikiri for Cyberbullying Late Mohbad’s Spouse Omowunmi Aloba
A Lagos Magistrate Court in Ogba has remanded 27-year-old TikToker Oladimeji Hammed, popularly known as Immunizer, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for cyberbullying of Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba. He was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and the publication of harmful online content against Omowunmi.
- Women: Supremacy: Nollywood Star, Osas Ighodaro, Debuts in Bollywood Drama, Lands Leading Role
In a groundbreaking Nolly-Bollywood drama series, Nigerian-American actress Osas Ighodaro, has officially debuted and landed a lead role in the movie, Imported Bahu. The actress plays the character of Zara Ogun, a fashion company CEO, who struggles to be accepted by her Indian husband’s family. The drama highlights themes like love, family, female empowerment, and deep-seated family secrets.
- Women Supremacy: Ayra Starr Becomes First Nigerian Artist to Top Vietnam’s iTunes Chart
Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian artist to reach No. 1 on the Vietnam iTunes Top Songs Chart through her latest single, “Tornado.” This achievement adds to the singer’s series of global recognitions as one of Africa’s most commercially successful artists in recent years.
- Misogyny: Abia Police Arrests Agwu Ukpo for Brutal Assault of Amarachi Chiyere over Pot of Soup
A disturbing viral video on social media captured Agwu Ukpo physically assaulting Amarachi Chiyere over a pot of soup. According to preliminary investigation, the victim, Amarachi, was said to have washed a pot of leftover soup, which made the suspect enraged. While she tried to explain her actions, Agwu descended on her and brutally assaulted her. The suspect has been arrested by the Abia police and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
