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Summary
This is a list of ten stories published on the NFM website this week.
From major political updates to entertainment highlights and social justice issues, here’s a recap of some of the stories we published at Naija Feminists Media this week:
- 16-Year-Old Falsely Accused Of Killing Five Men Found Not Guilty
A 16-year-old Nigerian who was wrongfully accused of serial murder has been found not guilty.
- Women Dominate The 67th Grammy Awards With Historic Wins
The 67th Grammy Awards showcased the dominance of women in music, with female artists excelling across various genres and cementing their place in history.
- Lagos State Govt Rescues 9-Year-Old Girl Following Sexual Abuse By Baba Michael
The Lagos State Government rescued a 9-year-old girl from sexual abuse. The perpetrator, Baba Michael, is currently in custody, and the DSVA is handling the legal proceedings to ensure justice is served.
- Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim Announces Proactive Actions To Combat Obstetric Fistula
The Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, takes proactive steps to promote women’s health and quality of life after birth.
- Challenges And Solutions To Improving Female Leadership In NewsroomFemale Leadership In Newsroom
Naija Feminists Media hosted a discussion on January 31, 2025, highlighting five key challenges limiting female leadership in newsrooms while advocating for structural reforms, mentorship, and improvement of academic curricula.
- Taliban Shuts Down Afghanistan’s Only Women’s Radio Station
The Taliban shut down Afghanistan’s only women’s radio station, citing media violations, amid ongoing repression of free speech and women’s voices.
- The Lives Behind Nigeria’s 20 Million FGM Survivors
Nigeria accounts for 20 million FGM survivors, scarred as infants in the name of culture. Despite a 2015 law, girls are still mutilated without justice. FGM is violence, not tradition, and ending it demands accountability, action, and courage.
- More Than 100 Women Raped And Burned Alive In DR Congo Jailbreak, UN Reports
The UN reports that over 100 female prisoners were raped and burned alive during a jailbreak in Goma, DR Congo, amid escalating violence as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized control of the city.
- UNICEF, PPFN, Ministry Of Women Affairs, Others, Hold Anti-FGM Walk In Abuja
A walk in Abuja on February 6, 2025, in recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, raised awareness and called for stronger legislative actions to end FGM in Nigeria. Key organisations, including the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and PPFN, gathered to support the cause. The event culminated in the submission of demands to the National Assembly, signalling continued efforts in the fight against FGM.
- US Bans Transgender Males From Women’s Sports
President Trump’s new executive order has now banned transgender males from women’s sports, tying compliance to federal funding. The administration plans to pressure sports organisations and international bodies to adopt similar policies.
