Today, Nov. 18, we mark International Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, bringing focus to a reality many Nigerian girls face daily in their homes, schools, and communities. The persistent violation of girls’ rights continues to undermine their development, safety, and future
A common source of funds for entrepreneurs, especially in the informal sector, is loans from family and friends. According to Moniepoint statistics, “When businesses in the informal economy get access to loans, their primary sources are from friends and family (70.7 per cent). Other sources are from loan platforms (15.1
In a press statement signed by Dr Bisi Bamishe, the National President of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), the group condemned using “Albino” as an insult and emphasised the importance of promoting respectful language and fighting stigmatising rhetoric. The admonition was after the alleged assault of a driver by
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has partnered with the DOHS Cares Foundation for the Global Race Against Femicide, set to take place on Nov. 30, 2024, at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. This 5-kilometer mini-marathon, tagged #iRaceAgainstFemicide, aims to bring attention to the alarming rates of femicide in Nigeria and
According to the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC), Human rights violations in Nigeria have reached alarming levels. The body reported a 27% surge in complaints in Oct, the highest monthly figure recorded this year. In a Nov. 14, 2024, meeting, the commission presented the “October Human Rights Situation”
Lateef Durojaiye, a 64-year-old man, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his neighbour’s 11-year-old daughter. The verdict was delivered on November 12 by Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Lateef Durojaiye was initially arraigned on Dec. 6, 2019, at the Magistrate Court,
Popular screenwriter, digital content writer, and content creator Hauwa Lawal has been showered with love amidst intense cyberbullying meted out by Nigerian men. The cyber attack started on Nov. 11, 2024, on X after Hauwa posted a tweet stating that she had been mispronouncing artiste Rema’s album “HEIS.” Following the
The Iranian government has announced plans to open a treatment clinic for women who defy mandatory hijab laws. The policy requires women to cover their heads in public, escalating tensions over the country’s strict dress code laws. The announcement comes shortly after the arrest of Ahoo Daryaei, a young woman
Since the return to democracy in 1999, women’s political participation in Nigeria has been in a constant state of flux. Report by Global Gap Gender 2024 showed that Nigeria ranked 125th out of 146 countries. Though there seems to be a gradual improvement, participation remains low. Recent research has indicated
The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs in Kaduna State, Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua, has announced that Katsina State is preparing to launch the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) with support from the World Bank. This will mark a significant step for women’s empowerment in the region. In a roundtable discussion held
Popular model and current Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has emerged as the first runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico in Nov. 2024, making her the new Miss Universe, Nigeria, Africa, and Oceania. Chidimma, who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Enugu State after she
Tina Knowles, mother to popular artist Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, has come out to refute claims being made against Beyoncé that she was paid to speak at Kamala’s campaign rally in Houston, Texas. Prior to the USElections2024, which took place on Nov. 5, 2024, Beyoncé addressed Kamala’s supporters in a rally
Today, Nov. 18, we mark International Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, bringing focus to a reality many Nigerian girls face daily in their homes, schools, and communities. The persistent violation of girls’ rights continues to undermine their development, safety, and future
A common source of funds for entrepreneurs, especially in the informal sector, is loans from family and friends. According to Moniepoint statistics, “When businesses in the informal economy get access to loans, their primary sources are from friends and family (70.7 per cent). Other sources are from loan platforms (15.1
In a press statement signed by Dr Bisi Bamishe, the National President of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), the group condemned using “Albino” as an insult and emphasised the importance of promoting respectful language and fighting stigmatising rhetoric. The admonition was after the alleged assault of a driver by
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has partnered with the DOHS Cares Foundation for the Global Race Against Femicide, set to take place on Nov. 30, 2024, at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. This 5-kilometer mini-marathon, tagged #iRaceAgainstFemicide, aims to bring attention to the alarming rates of femicide in Nigeria and
According to the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC), Human rights violations in Nigeria have reached alarming levels. The body reported a 27% surge in complaints in Oct, the highest monthly figure recorded this year. In a Nov. 14, 2024, meeting, the commission presented the “October Human Rights Situation”
Lateef Durojaiye, a 64-year-old man, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his neighbour’s 11-year-old daughter. The verdict was delivered on November 12 by Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Lateef Durojaiye was initially arraigned on Dec. 6, 2019, at the Magistrate Court,
Popular screenwriter, digital content writer, and content creator Hauwa Lawal has been showered with love amidst intense cyberbullying meted out by Nigerian men. The cyber attack started on Nov. 11, 2024, on X after Hauwa posted a tweet stating that she had been mispronouncing artiste Rema’s album “HEIS.” Following the
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