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Mayor of Detroit Mary Sheffield. Photo source: Twitter
Politics

Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit’s First Female Mayor

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has been elected as the next mayor of Detroit, making history as the first woman to lead the city in its 324-year history. Mary won the 2025 Detroit mayoral election with an overwhelming 76.79% of the vote, defeating Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr.,

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A collage of the six women who won elections across the US.
Politics

Women Make History in U.S. Elections, Winning Leadership Positions Across States

Women across the United States have achieved historic victories in the November 4, 2025, elections, marking a powerful stand against misogyny, sexual violence, and far-right extremism.  Voters across the United States elected women to key leadership roles, from state governors to city attorneys. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning. Photo source: Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Twitter
Politics

China Defends Nigeria Over U.S. Threat of Military Action

China has issued a strong call for global respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened potential military action against the country. In a statement released on November 4, 2025, China reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, commending Nigeria for pursuing a

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo source: NamPresidency on X
Economy

President Nandi-Ndaitwah Leads Namibia to Historic $750 Million Debt Repayment 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has led Namibia to a historic financial milestone with the full repayment of a $750 million Eurobond, the largest single-day debt maturity in the nation’s history. The landmark payment places Namibia’s growing reputation for fiscal discipline and prudent economic management. The repayment, part of a Eurobond issued

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Chiemka Okoronta. Photo source:@Oluomoofderby(X)
Mainstream

Chiemka Okonta Sentenced to 10 Years For Raping a Teenager

Chiemka Okoronta, a 29-year-old Nigerian, has been sentenced to ten years in prison with an extended three-year licence period after being found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl.  It was revealed in the Bradford Crown Court on March 25, 2025, that Chiemka tricked the teenage

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ICCEF’s Ayotola Olanrewaju and NFM’s Simbiat Bakare.
On Women

Naija Feminists Media Partners with ICCEF to Amplify Gender Equality Initiatives

Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has partnered with the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) to advance gender equality, youth empowerment and social inclusion across Nigeria. ICCEF is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and communities through education, leadership, and enterprise initiatives. Naija Feminists Media, on the other hand,

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Mayor of Detroit Mary Sheffield. Photo source: Twitter
Politics

Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit’s First Female Mayor

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has been elected as the next mayor of Detroit, making history as the first woman to lead the city in its 324-year history. Mary won the 2025 Detroit mayoral election with an overwhelming 76.79% of the vote, defeating Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr.,

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning. Photo source: Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Twitter
Politics

China Defends Nigeria Over U.S. Threat of Military Action

China has issued a strong call for global respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened potential military action against the country. In a statement released on November 4, 2025, China reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, commending Nigeria for pursuing a

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