As part of its ongoing efforts to combat domestic and sexual violence, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) engaged members of the Lagos State barbers, hairdressers & cosmetologists Association in an awareness session on February 13, 2025. During the session, Lagos DSVA’s Community Engagement Officer, Ms. Odumbo
The 2025 Headies Awards nominations have been unveiled, and female artists are leading the charge like never before. The 17th edition, themed “Stronger Together,” sees Tems, Ayra Starr, and Qing Madi securing multiple nominations, solidifying their dominance in the music industry. The Headies, known for celebrating the heartbeat of Afrobeats,
The leadership of the Lagos State Youth Parliament, led by its Speaker, Maria Itunuoluwa Soniregun, met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in a landmark presentation of the youth legislative body. Representing over 10 million young people in the state, the Parliament affirmed its commitment
Following multiple videos surfacing online, Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the news of Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, getting engaged to a new lover, who has been identified as Honourable Natasha Osawaru. Natasha is the current deputy majority leader of House of Assembly of Edo
Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Tems has joined the San Diego FC ownership group as a club partner ahead of the team’s 2025 expansion season. With this move, the Nigerian-born artist becomes the first African female involved in Major League Soccer (MLS) ownership. Tems, known for her distinctive,
In a recent post by Timi Agbaje titled, “Can a man rape his wife in Nigeria? What does the law say?” he claimed that men can legally rape their wives in Nigeria. This, along with many others, is why it is important to highlight how Nigerian law supports inequality against
Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule, representing Lagos West Senatorial District, has championed several legislative initiatives to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework in education, justice, and gender equality. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), she outlined her efforts over the past 20 months as a first-term lawmaker. In the past year
As part of its ongoing grassroots awareness campaign, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) sensitised residents of Odi-Olowo LCDA during their general Community Development Committee (CDC) meeting on February 4, 2025. Speaking at the event, DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, emphasised the importance of community involvement in
A retired police officer, Owolabi Akinlolu, 56, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Facility after being arraigned for reportedly raping a 17-year-old girl at the Ogudu Area Command premises. This happened after Owolabi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Ogudu Police Station in Lagos, raped the survivor after promising
In an initiative aimed at supporting small businesses and reducing poverty in the region, Hon. Hadiza Yar’adua, Katsina State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs, has empowered 150 individuals from Kangiwa Ward with essential food items and livelihood tools, reinforcing her commitment to economic resilience and community development. The initiative, which took
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
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
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
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat domestic and sexual violence, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) engaged members of the Lagos State barbers, hairdressers & cosmetologists Association in an awareness session on February 13, 2025. During the session, Lagos DSVA’s Community Engagement Officer, Ms. Odumbo
The 2025 Headies Awards nominations have been unveiled, and female artists are leading the charge like never before. The 17th edition, themed “Stronger Together,” sees Tems, Ayra Starr, and Qing Madi securing multiple nominations, solidifying their dominance in the music industry. The Headies, known for celebrating the heartbeat of Afrobeats,
The leadership of the Lagos State Youth Parliament, led by its Speaker, Maria Itunuoluwa Soniregun, met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in a landmark presentation of the youth legislative body. Representing over 10 million young people in the state, the Parliament affirmed its commitment
Following multiple videos surfacing online, Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the news of Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, getting engaged to a new lover, who has been identified as Honourable Natasha Osawaru. Natasha is the current deputy majority leader of House of Assembly of Edo
Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Tems has joined the San Diego FC ownership group as a club partner ahead of the team’s 2025 expansion season. With this move, the Nigerian-born artist becomes the first African female involved in Major League Soccer (MLS) ownership. Tems, known for her distinctive,
In a recent post by Timi Agbaje titled, “Can a man rape his wife in Nigeria? What does the law say?” he claimed that men can legally rape their wives in Nigeria. This, along with many others, is why it is important to highlight how Nigerian law supports inequality against
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