‘I pretended to be dead, and that is why I am still alive.’ Ms. Lolade John* sits quietly in front of her house in Idashen community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Her eyes are heavy as she looks far away in space, and reminisces about the event
One of the core goals of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is to demand accountability from perpetrators of violence. The novel Ogadinma shows the stark reality of what happens when society protects perpetrators, silences women’s sufferings, and promotes systematic injustice. Ukamaka Olisakwe’s novel Ogadinma vividly captures the
This week in the NFM Digest, we spotlight the major stories shaping conversations across Nigeria. These include powerful wins in feminist media, national security updates, historic sports moments and renewed efforts to end gender-based violence. Here are the top stories you need to know. Naija Feminists Media has been recognised
In the quiet streets of Jiddari Galtimari, Borno, a young heart has been shattered, a life forever changed. Aisha Ahmed, a gentle soul with dreams and hopes, was viciously attacked by the one person she trusted most -her own stepmother. The scorching hot frying oil, poured with unspeakable cruelty, has
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has been recognised at the 2025 ReportHer Awards for Excellence in Inclusive Advocacy and Reportage. The award, organised by Women Radio 91.7FM and the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), was held on November 28, 2024, in Lagos at the Amber Residence. This year, the
In its ongoing effort to tackle sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) at the grassroots level, Project Alert on Violence Against Women convened a town hall meeting titled “Male Involvement to End Violence Against Women and Girls” on November 27, 2025, at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, Lagos. The event
So many Nigerian women encounter during the course of divorce are grossly mistaken about what the law has to say about their property rights, and the effect of this is that they keep making compromises against their interests during the course of the marriage, thinking that the law protects them.
At the CJID conference in Abuja, panellists discussed women’s representation in governance. They emphasised the urgent need to dismantle cultural and structural barriers that hinder women’s political participation. The discussion, “Assessing Women’s Representation in Governance,” held on November 25, 2025, brought together policymakers, activists, and advocates. The panel was moderated
The conversation around consent is clouded with myths and dangerous assumptions. This article explores what consent is—and what it will never be. Scroll through social media on any given day, and you’ll find it: A story breaks, a rapist is outed, comments are made, and suddenly, the very definition of
This week, a stark contrast in news headlines has laid bare the nation’s ongoing struggle with gender-based violence and the exploitation of women and girls. From the suspension of a tech CEO over resurfaced rape tweets to the murder of a young woman and a senator’s child marriage, these stories
‘I pretended to be dead, and that is why I am still alive.’ Ms. Lolade John* sits quietly in front of her house in Idashen community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Her eyes are heavy as she looks far away in space, and reminisces about the event
One of the core goals of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is to demand accountability from perpetrators of violence. The novel Ogadinma shows the stark reality of what happens when society protects perpetrators, silences women’s sufferings, and promotes systematic injustice. Ukamaka Olisakwe’s novel Ogadinma vividly captures the
This week in the NFM Digest, we spotlight the major stories shaping conversations across Nigeria. These include powerful wins in feminist media, national security updates, historic sports moments and renewed efforts to end gender-based violence. Here are the top stories you need to know. Naija Feminists Media has been recognised
In the quiet streets of Jiddari Galtimari, Borno, a young heart has been shattered, a life forever changed. Aisha Ahmed, a gentle soul with dreams and hopes, was viciously attacked by the one person she trusted most -her own stepmother. The scorching hot frying oil, poured with unspeakable cruelty, has
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has been recognised at the 2025 ReportHer Awards for Excellence in Inclusive Advocacy and Reportage. The award, organised by Women Radio 91.7FM and the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), was held on November 28, 2024, in Lagos at the Amber Residence. This year, the
In its ongoing effort to tackle sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) at the grassroots level, Project Alert on Violence Against Women convened a town hall meeting titled “Male Involvement to End Violence Against Women and Girls” on November 27, 2025, at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, Lagos. The event
So many Nigerian women encounter during the course of divorce are grossly mistaken about what the law has to say about their property rights, and the effect of this is that they keep making compromises against their interests during the course of the marriage, thinking that the law protects them.
At the CJID conference in Abuja, panellists discussed women’s representation in governance. They emphasised the urgent need to dismantle cultural and structural barriers that hinder women’s political participation. The discussion, “Assessing Women’s Representation in Governance,” held on November 25, 2025, brought together policymakers, activists, and advocates. The panel was moderated
The conversation around consent is clouded with myths and dangerous assumptions. This article explores what consent is—and what it will never be. Scroll through social media on any given day, and you’ll find it: A story breaks, a rapist is outed, comments are made, and suddenly, the very definition of
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