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UK-Based Nigerian Woman Mkpouto Pius Offers Expelled UNIZIK Student Scholarship Abroad

Following the controversial expulsion of Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), UK-based Nigerian Mkpouto Pius has decided to support the student by offering her assistance in securing a scholarship abroad. Mkpouto made this known on Facebook after a newly surfaced video provided another perspective on the altercation between

February 17, 2025 No Comments

Media Literacy

Stakeholders Call for Stronger Action Against Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

On Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, Naija Feminists Media (NFM) hosted an X (formerly Twitter) space titled “Beyond Policy: Eliminating the Rearing Ahead of Female Genital Mutilation” to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance of FGM. Experts from law, journalism, and advocacy gathered to discuss the persistent practice of Female

February 17, 2025 No Comments

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Reflects on Motherhood, Grief, and Cancel Culture

Nigerian renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that she recently welcomed twin boys, a joyous occasion that comes after years of personal loss and her creative struggles. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah shared her experience of

February 17, 2025 No Comments

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“Who will lend us money now?” How domestic violence robbed Kokumo street

“I miss her! I really miss her!” Olajumoke Falade, a resident of Kokumo Street, said as she counted the naira notes in her hands. She frowned at the boy she had sent to collect the N15,000 at a Point of Sale (POS) vendor. The vendor had charged a N600 fee

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Mayomi Ogedengbe on Founding Meeyas Jewels

Meeyas is an 8-year-old luxury jewelry brand driven by a desire to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. It creates a space for attainable luxury jewelry for millennials and Gen Z, with pieces made from 18-karat Gold and Diamonds that are meant to last a lifetime. With

February 16, 2025 No Comments

A collage photo of precious, her expulsion letter and Dr Okoye in her video.

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UNIZIK Student Denied Continous Education for Clash with Lecturer

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for reportedly assaulting a lecturer following a clash over a TikTok video. The incident, which gained widespread attention after footage circulated online, involved Precious attacking Dr Chukwudi Okoye from the Department of Theatre and Film

February 15, 2025 No Comments

Inioluwa Adeshina. Photo source: Inioluwa on Instagram

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Stitching Success: How Inioluwa Adeshina Balances Entrepreneurship with Education

This month, Inioluwa Adeshina, a fashion designer with her own fashion brand, takes us through her journey as a student entrepreneur in the fashion industry. She recounts how she balanced owning her fashion house with her full-time science degree. She talks about how she got into fashion design and tailoring,

February 15, 2025 No Comments

Misogyny

French Authorities Link Convicted Rapist Dominique Pelicot to Decades-Old Crimes

Dominique Pelicot, already known for orchestrating the repeated rape of his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, has now been linked to multiple violent crimes spanning more than three decades. In December, Dominique was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of drugging Gisèle and facilitating her assault by over 50

February 14, 2025 No Comments

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Issa Rae and Shonda Rhimes Withdraw from Kennedy Center Amid Trump Leadership Change

Popular media moguls Issa Rae and Shonda Rhimes have distanced themselves from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following President Donald Trump’s controversial appointment as chair of the institution. Shonda, known for her hit series “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” confirmed her resignation from the post of treasurer

February 14, 2025 No Comments

Disability

Ojugu Re-Elected As JONAPWD Chairperson, Pledges Push for Edo Disability Commission

Ms Ann Ojugu has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) on February 15, 2025 in Edo State. As part of her commitment in the new term, Ann vows to push for the establishment of a disability commission to strengthen institutional support

February 14, 2025 No Comments

RT. HON. PRINCESS Mojisola Meranda in a blue attire

Politics

Mojisola Meranda Retains Speakership as Lawmakers Pass Vote of Confidence

RT. HON. PRINCESS Mojisola Meranda Official portrait A video of DSS officials trying to gain forceful access into the Lagos state House of Assembly has been trending on Twitter. The Department of State Service (DSS) allegedly sealed the speaker and deputy speakers’ offices and tried to access the red chambers

February 18, 2025 No Comments

Sports

Edna Imade Seeks to join Super Falcons Squad after 12th Goal

Edna Imade has strengthened her case for a place in the Super Falcons of Nigeria squad after netting her 12th league goal of the season in Granada’s 2-1 victory over Espanyol in the Spanish top flight. The 24-year-old Nigerian forward was in action on February 16, 2025, in a Primera

February 17, 2025 No Comments

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