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#16DaysofActivism: How Femicide Targets Prostitutes

On 29th June 2025, as reported by Punch, a male customer murdered a prostitute following a violent altercation at a brothel in the Cathedral area of Akure in Ondo State. The dispute began when the customer demanded a refund of ₦15,000, claiming dissatisfaction with the service after the woman complained

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Ogadinma By Ukamaka Olisakwe. Photo credit: Masobe on IG
Book Review

Breaking GBV Silence: Exploring Ogadinma’s Struggles to Reclaim Her Voice

One of the core goals of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is to demand accountability from perpetrators of violence. The novel Ogadinma shows the stark reality of what happens when society protects perpetrators, silences women’s sufferings, and promotes systematic injustice. Ukamaka Olisakwe’s novel Ogadinma vividly captures the

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Mainstream

NFM digest: Top Stories of The Week

This week in the NFM Digest, we spotlight the major stories shaping conversations across Nigeria. These include powerful wins in feminist media, national security updates, historic sports moments and renewed efforts to end gender-based violence. Here are the top stories you need to know. Naija Feminists Media has been recognised

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Panel session at CJID conference. Photo source: Naija Feminists Media
Politics

Experts Urge Nigerians to Vote for Women’s Bill at 2025 Media and Development Conference

At the CJID conference in Abuja, panellists discussed women’s representation in governance. They emphasised the urgent need to dismantle cultural and structural barriers that hinder women’s political participation. The discussion, “Assessing Women’s Representation in Governance,” held on November 25, 2025, brought together policymakers, activists, and advocates.  The panel was moderated

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Featured

A Non-Negotiable Guide to Consent

The conversation around consent is clouded with myths and dangerous assumptions. This article explores what consent is—and what it will never be. Scroll through social media on any given day, and you’ll find it: A story breaks, a rapist is outed, comments are made, and suddenly, the very definition of

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Mainstream

Armed Bandits Abduct Pregnant Women, Children in Niger State

Armed bandits have abducted four pregnant women from a rice farm at Palaita community, Erena ward, Shiroro LGA of Niger state. This incident occurred on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits stormed the community, shooting sporadically and took  24 villagers, including four pregnant women and children, to

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30-year-old man arrested for marrying 13-year-old girl in Enugu 

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man on Nov 27, 2025, after he married a 13-year-old girl identified as Amarachi in Amufie community, Enugu State. He was arrested on Nov. 27, 2025, alongside others who participated in organising the underage marriage. The arrest comes after a video

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Mainstream

#16DaysofActivism: Lagos Police Officers, DSVA Hold 5km Walk Against GBV

The police officers of the Lagos State Police Command held a 5km walkathon against gender-based violence on Nov. 29, 2025, as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Police Women. The walk, featuring mainly female police officers, was organised in partnership with the Lagos State Domestic and

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Featured

#16DaysofActivism: How Femicide Targets Prostitutes

On 29th June 2025, as reported by Punch, a male customer murdered a prostitute following a violent altercation at a brothel in the Cathedral area of Akure in Ondo State. The dispute began when the customer demanded a refund of ₦15,000, claiming dissatisfaction with the service after the woman complained

Read More »
Ogadinma By Ukamaka Olisakwe. Photo credit: Masobe on IG
Book Review

Breaking GBV Silence: Exploring Ogadinma’s Struggles to Reclaim Her Voice

One of the core goals of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is to demand accountability from perpetrators of violence. The novel Ogadinma shows the stark reality of what happens when society protects perpetrators, silences women’s sufferings, and promotes systematic injustice. Ukamaka Olisakwe’s novel Ogadinma vividly captures the

Read More »
News. Photo source: Pixabay
Mainstream

NFM digest: Top Stories of The Week

This week in the NFM Digest, we spotlight the major stories shaping conversations across Nigeria. These include powerful wins in feminist media, national security updates, historic sports moments and renewed efforts to end gender-based violence. Here are the top stories you need to know. Naija Feminists Media has been recognised

Read More »