Corps Member Raye has unintentionally sparked change in Nigeria after her viral criticism of the government’s handling of the economy led to widespread conversations about hardship. Following her outcry, the Federal Government has announced a new monthly NYSC allowance of N77,000, effective March 2025. In a widely circulated video, Raye
In a more shocking turn of events, Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has doubled down on his insult of Senator Natasha on national television less than 24 hours after his altercation with Dr Oby Ezekwesili, which resulted in him calling her names and “an insult to womanhood.” In a video interview
A Senate hearing meant to address serious allegations of sexual harassment turned into a display of institutional misogyny on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, when Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (APC – Ebonyi South) launched a sexist verbal attack on former Minister of Education Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili. During proceedings by the Senate Committee
Fatima Malumfashi’s life took a dramatic turn when, at just eight years old, she underwent her first exorcism in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria. Before then, she had experienced unsettling symptoms—hallucinations, episodes of lost awareness, intense emotional outbursts, and a strange twitching sensation in her brain. Alarmed by these inexplicable signs,
In a productive meeting held on Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, Nigeria has intensified discussions with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to strengthen trade and investment partnerships, with a focus on advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry,
As Women’s History Month bids farewell, Nigerian singer Simi joins the celebration by releasing her empowering music video for “Woman to Woman.” The song is an anthem of self-love, confidence, and resilience, encouraging women to embrace their worth and reject societal limitations. Simi praises women as “one in a billion,”
Renowned Nigerian DJ and philanthropist Cuppy took to X to announce the release of the 2024 Cuppy Foundation Annual Report. The Cuppy Foundation is committed to providing access to quality education and empowering children and youth with critical thinking, creativity, and freedom. The report details a year of significant achievements
On March 25, 2025, a woman named Linda Stephen visited a Kaduna customary court seeking their help to divorce her husband, Felix Stephen. The reason for the divorce is the Felix’s extreme sexual demands that results in marital rape. In her petition to the Court, Linda accused Felix of sexual
Global leaders have showered congratulatory messages on Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who made history as Namibia’s first female president after officially taking office on Friday, March 21, 2025. Her inauguration, held at the State House during Namibia’s 35th Independence Day celebration, marks a major milestone for women in African politics. As she
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi West) has dismissed claims that she apologised to the Senate regarding her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing the reports as a deliberate attempt to silence her. In a statement on Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, Senator Natasha condemned what she called an
Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Aṣa, has been named a 2025 Yale World Fellow, joining a distinguished network of global leaders recognised for their contributions to society. Yale University’s announcement places Aṣa among 16 mid-career professionals selected from thousands of applicants for the prestigious fellowship.
Following the guild elections that were held within the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Rose Nabwire has been announced as the institution’s 28th guild president, making her the first woman to hold the position in ten years and the second female president ever in the institution. Rose, a former vice
Corps Member Raye has unintentionally sparked change in Nigeria after her viral criticism of the government’s handling of the economy led to widespread conversations about hardship. Following her outcry, the Federal Government has announced a new monthly NYSC allowance of N77,000, effective March 2025. In a widely circulated video, Raye
In a more shocking turn of events, Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has doubled down on his insult of Senator Natasha on national television less than 24 hours after his altercation with Dr Oby Ezekwesili, which resulted in him calling her names and “an insult to womanhood.” In a video interview
A Senate hearing meant to address serious allegations of sexual harassment turned into a display of institutional misogyny on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, when Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (APC – Ebonyi South) launched a sexist verbal attack on former Minister of Education Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili. During proceedings by the Senate Committee
Fatima Malumfashi’s life took a dramatic turn when, at just eight years old, she underwent her first exorcism in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria. Before then, she had experienced unsettling symptoms—hallucinations, episodes of lost awareness, intense emotional outbursts, and a strange twitching sensation in her brain. Alarmed by these inexplicable signs,
In a productive meeting held on Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, Nigeria has intensified discussions with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to strengthen trade and investment partnerships, with a focus on advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry,
As Women’s History Month bids farewell, Nigerian singer Simi joins the celebration by releasing her empowering music video for “Woman to Woman.” The song is an anthem of self-love, confidence, and resilience, encouraging women to embrace their worth and reject societal limitations. Simi praises women as “one in a billion,”
Renowned Nigerian DJ and philanthropist Cuppy took to X to announce the release of the 2024 Cuppy Foundation Annual Report. The Cuppy Foundation is committed to providing access to quality education and empowering children and youth with critical thinking, creativity, and freedom. The report details a year of significant achievements
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