My Grandmother and the Many Faces of Patriarchy My grandmother is one of the strongest women I know. Compared to people we think are the same age as hers, she can still stand well and do things by herself. She doesn’t have a maid or a caretaker who takes care
Catch up on the top stories making headlines this week from global recognitions to landmark rulings and national economic moves. Mo Abudu, Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of EbonyLife Group, has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2025.’ The annual list recognises individuals making extraordinary impacts across
In a world where women are expected to cater to the community- be a mother, assume wifely duties and be a role model, living for oneself is rebellion. Women, especially women in the limelight are expected to live for the community. The role of a role model is hoisted upon
Mo Abudu, Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of EbonyLife Group, has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2025,’ cementing her status as a global leader in media and storytelling. The prestigious annual list, unveiled on Wednesday, recognises individuals whose work has had an extraordinary impact across industries
The Department of Political Science at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has promoted Damilola Agbalajobi to the rank of professor, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female professor in the department’s 63-year history. The university’s Appointment and Promotions Committee approved the promotion at its meeting on 14
In a new development, the Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, effective Apr. 22, 2025. This historic appointment marks the first time a woman has held this pivotal role within the Army’s communication hierarchy. Lt. Col. Anele, a member
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that transgender males, including those with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), are not legally recognised as women under the Equality Act 2010. The unanimous decision clarifies that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Act refer exclusively to biological sex. The ruling resolves a
Nigerians have sharply criticised actor and self-proclaimed relationship expert Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, for his recent comments suggesting that married women who secure their phones with passwords are unfaithful. Lege stated, “Any housewife who has a password on her phone is a prostitute. If a married woman
The Jigawa State Government has approved a directive allowing female security operatives to wear the hijab while on duty, following a resolution by the State Executive Council. The decision, announced by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, affects three private security companies operating in the
Marsai Martin holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history, a title she earned at 14 years old with the 2019 film Little. As of April 2025, the now 20-year-old continues to thrive as an actress and producer, making waves in the entertainment industry. Born
The Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the Commandant of the Hisbah Board, has launched an investigation into the reported brutal assault of a young woman, Hauwa’u Lawal Sulaiman. The assault was reportedly affiliated with individuals at the Katsina Hisbah Board. Hauwa’u said she was severely beaten
As Christians across the country commemorate Easter, the celebration of resurrection of Jesus Christ, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to reflect on the significance of Easter and embody its core values of love, sacrifice, and unity. In a message shared on her official X handle,
My Grandmother and the Many Faces of Patriarchy My grandmother is one of the strongest women I know. Compared to people we think are the same age as hers, she can still stand well and do things by herself. She doesn’t have a maid or a caretaker who takes care
Catch up on the top stories making headlines this week from global recognitions to landmark rulings and national economic moves. Mo Abudu, Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of EbonyLife Group, has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2025.’ The annual list recognises individuals making extraordinary impacts across
In a world where women are expected to cater to the community- be a mother, assume wifely duties and be a role model, living for oneself is rebellion. Women, especially women in the limelight are expected to live for the community. The role of a role model is hoisted upon
Mo Abudu, Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of EbonyLife Group, has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2025,’ cementing her status as a global leader in media and storytelling. The prestigious annual list, unveiled on Wednesday, recognises individuals whose work has had an extraordinary impact across industries
The Department of Political Science at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has promoted Damilola Agbalajobi to the rank of professor, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female professor in the department’s 63-year history. The university’s Appointment and Promotions Committee approved the promotion at its meeting on 14
In a new development, the Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, effective Apr. 22, 2025. This historic appointment marks the first time a woman has held this pivotal role within the Army’s communication hierarchy. Lt. Col. Anele, a member
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that transgender males, including those with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), are not legally recognised as women under the Equality Act 2010. The unanimous decision clarifies that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Act refer exclusively to biological sex. The ruling resolves a
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