Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Thelma Lawson, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos State Government House last week. The meeting, held at the Lagos State Government House, focused on the role of digital creators in shaping public perception
On Thursday, October 17, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its weekly strategic session, deliberated on the upcoming Anambra Governorship election. The Acting Chairperson, Ms May Agbamuche-Mba, presided over it. The meeting, which was held at INEC headquarters in Abuja, reviewed the Commission’s operational readiness and ongoing preparations
Claim On October 16, 2025, Nigerian entertainment blog, Yabaleftonline, shared a video on X featuring media personality Adeife Adeoye captioned, “You can’t be a feminist and be broke.” Instablog Naija also shared the same claim. The post went viral, garnering 91 comments, 21.6k views, 58 reposts, and 330 likes. In
This week’s NFM Weekly Digest spotlights major stories and developments shaping discussions on gender, equality, and social justice. From recognitions to bold advocacy and government accountability, here are the highlights you need to know. Olukemi Ibikunle, Chief Superintendent of Corrections with the Nigerian Correctional Service, has made history by winning
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In a statement issued on October 16, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified and defended the N1.5bn fee demand from a law firm, V.C. Ottaokpukpu, for its request for certified copies of the national register of voters and polling units data. This request was made on October 8, 2025, and approved on October 13, 2025.
Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made history at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, lifting a new world record of 168 kg in the women’s over 86 kg category to claim gold for Nigeria. The 11th edition of the championships, held from October 9 to 18, 2025, featured both
Nollywood actress and founder of the Golden Heart Foundation, Sarah Martins, laments being harassed by officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline task force on October 16, 2025, while distributing food at Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1. Stating that she was not a chef and only wanted to help the
The Senate session on October 14, 2025, turned tense after lawmakers declined to second a motion by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who sought to address the abuse of Nigerian immigrants’ rights in Libya. Naija Feminists Media reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently
Claim On October 8, 2025, Eneegmanuelllll tweeted on X (formerly Twitter) on a post by an entertainment blogger, YabaLeftOnline, that “He killed himself. His plans to set his wife on fire backfired, and he was the one who caught fire instead. Neighbours also testified to his previous domestic violence. The
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Thelma Lawson, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos State Government House last week. The meeting, held at the Lagos State Government House, focused on the role of digital creators in shaping public perception
On Thursday, October 17, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its weekly strategic session, deliberated on the upcoming Anambra Governorship election. The Acting Chairperson, Ms May Agbamuche-Mba, presided over it. The meeting, which was held at INEC headquarters in Abuja, reviewed the Commission’s operational readiness and ongoing preparations
Claim On October 16, 2025, Nigerian entertainment blog, Yabaleftonline, shared a video on X featuring media personality Adeife Adeoye captioned, “You can’t be a feminist and be broke.” Instablog Naija also shared the same claim. The post went viral, garnering 91 comments, 21.6k views, 58 reposts, and 330 likes. In
This week’s NFM Weekly Digest spotlights major stories and developments shaping discussions on gender, equality, and social justice. From recognitions to bold advocacy and government accountability, here are the highlights you need to know. Olukemi Ibikunle, Chief Superintendent of Corrections with the Nigerian Correctional Service, has made history by winning
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In a statement issued on October 16, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified and defended the N1.5bn fee demand from a law firm, V.C. Ottaokpukpu, for its request for certified copies of the national register of voters and polling units data. This request was made on October 8, 2025, and approved on October 13, 2025.
Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made history at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, lifting a new world record of 168 kg in the women’s over 86 kg category to claim gold for Nigeria. The 11th edition of the championships, held from October 9 to 18, 2025, featured both
Nollywood actress and founder of the Golden Heart Foundation, Sarah Martins, laments being harassed by officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline task force on October 16, 2025, while distributing food at Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1. Stating that she was not a chef and only wanted to help the
The Senate session on October 14, 2025, turned tense after lawmakers declined to second a motion by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who sought to address the abuse of Nigerian immigrants’ rights in Libya. Naija Feminists Media reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently
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