
Who Is a ‘Pick-Me Girl’ ?
Chances are you’ve met her before, and she probably gave you a huge ick. She’s the pick-me girl. The girl that is “not like other girls”—she’s different. She doesn’t even really like other girls—she doesn’t miss any opportunity to remind us all how female friendships are ‘fake’. She desperately wants

NFM Weekly Digest: Top Stories Of The Week
From groundbreaking achievements in women’s leadership and sports to vital conversations on male violence against women, this week has been packed with stories that reflect the pulse of change. In this edition of NFM Weekly Digest, we spotlight the top stories shaping conversations across the country On May 14, 2025,

NFM to Host Twitter Space on Menstrual Hygiene Day
To commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, Naija Feminist Media (NFM) will host a Twitter Space on May 28, 2025, at 5 PM WAT. The theme of the conversation is “Normalising Menstruation as a Part of Life.” Menstruation is a natural and healthy biological process that occurs monthly for women and

FG Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan For Defamatory Remark
In a twist of injustice, the Federal Government of Nigeria has sued Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television on April 3, 2025, during the Politics Today programme on Channels Television. Recalled that Natasha was suspended for six months following her seating altercation on March 6,

Music Teacher Anthony Okeh Bags Life Jail For Raping 9-year-old Pupil
Anthony Okeh, music teacher and counsellor of Lachez O International School has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old JSS 1 pupil. The judgment was given by Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on May 21, 2025. The 35-year-old will

Melania Trump Leads Charge as U.S. Enacts Ban on AI-Generated and Revenge Porn
First Lady Melania Trump’s advocacy has led to the signing of the Take It Down Act. The landmark federal law aims to curb the spread of non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deep fakes and revenge porn. The bipartisan legislation criminalises the distribution of intimate images without consent and requires social

NAFDAC to Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban from December 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the ban on sachet alcohol will be temporarily lifted until December 31, 2025, after which full enforcement will begin. This clarification comes in response to public confusion over a recent ministerial directive, which NAFDAC has emphasised

Project LEVAWG 2025 Empowers Girls in Kwara
On May 14, 2025, the 2025 edition of the annual Leadership and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (LEVAWG) summit was successfully held at Hall 3, Kwara State College of Education. The impactful event gathered over 500 participants, including students, teachers, and volunteers from across the state. Now in its

From Nollywood to Navy: Grace Charis Bassey Becomes U.S. Sailor
Nollywood actress Grace-Charis Bassey, formerly Belinda Effah, has officially graduated from the United States Navy’s boot camp, earning the title of U.S. Navy Sailor. In addition, she has taken the oath of allegiance to become a citizen of the United States. The Cross River State-born star announced the major milestone

Georgia Woman Who Killed Boyfriend Amid Physical Conflict Won’t Face Charges, Jury Rules
A Georgia grand jury has decided not to indict a woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend, concluding that she will not face criminal charges in connection with his death. The case was presented to a grand jury on April 24, 2025, but the grand jury decided not to pursue

Adenike Ogunlesi: Entrepreneur, Changemaker, and Corporate Leader
Unilever Nigeria Plc announced the appointment of Ms. Adenike Ogunlesi, Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of Gatimo Limited (Ruff ‘n’ Tumble), as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board. Her appointment took effect from March 2025. Adenike Ogunlesi is a visionary entrepreneur, corporate leader, and changemaker whose work has transformed

Who Is a ‘Pick-Me Girl’ ?
Chances are you’ve met her before, and she probably gave you a huge ick. She’s the pick-me girl. The girl that is “not like other girls”—she’s different. She doesn’t even really like other girls—she doesn’t miss any opportunity to remind us all how female friendships are ‘fake’. She desperately wants

NFM Weekly Digest: Top Stories Of The Week
From groundbreaking achievements in women’s leadership and sports to vital conversations on male violence against women, this week has been packed with stories that reflect the pulse of change. In this edition of NFM Weekly Digest, we spotlight the top stories shaping conversations across the country On May 14, 2025,

NFM to Host Twitter Space on Menstrual Hygiene Day
To commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, Naija Feminist Media (NFM) will host a Twitter Space on May 28, 2025, at 5 PM WAT. The theme of the conversation is “Normalising Menstruation as a Part of Life.” Menstruation is a natural and healthy biological process that occurs monthly for women and

FG Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan For Defamatory Remark
In a twist of injustice, the Federal Government of Nigeria has sued Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television on April 3, 2025, during the Politics Today programme on Channels Television. Recalled that Natasha was suspended for six months following her seating altercation on March 6,

Music Teacher Anthony Okeh Bags Life Jail For Raping 9-year-old Pupil
Anthony Okeh, music teacher and counsellor of Lachez O International School has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old JSS 1 pupil. The judgment was given by Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on May 21, 2025. The 35-year-old will

Melania Trump Leads Charge as U.S. Enacts Ban on AI-Generated and Revenge Porn
First Lady Melania Trump’s advocacy has led to the signing of the Take It Down Act. The landmark federal law aims to curb the spread of non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deep fakes and revenge porn. The bipartisan legislation criminalises the distribution of intimate images without consent and requires social