Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has been elected as the next mayor of Detroit, making history as the first woman to lead the city in its 324-year history. Mary won the 2025 Detroit mayoral election with an overwhelming 76.79% of the vote, defeating Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr.,
Women across the United States have achieved historic victories in the November 4, 2025, elections, marking a powerful stand against misogyny, sexual violence, and far-right extremism. Voters across the United States elected women to key leadership roles, from state governors to city attorneys. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor
The incident that Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, was groped by a man during a public event has sent a chilling message across the globe that no position of power, no matter how high, shields a woman from sexual violence and harassment. Footage captured during the incident on Tuesday reveals President
Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, Simbiat Bakare, has called for urgent legal reforms to facilitate justice for gender-based violence survivors. She said this during her appearance on Just Africa on Souq News Television on November 4, 2025, where she discussed the state of gender-based violence (GBV) in
China has issued a strong call for global respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened potential military action against the country. In a statement released on November 4, 2025, China reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, commending Nigeria for pursuing a
Nollywood actress and producer Regina Daniels has revealed that her mother, Rita Daniels, and her family members had warned her against marrying Senator Ned Nwoko, despite her insistence that she was in love with him. This revelation comes after Nigerian actress Regina Daniels accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of
Nigerian Chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has slammed critics for negative messages directed at her via DM. In the video she shared on her Instagram handle, she told her critics that she did not deserve the abuse they directed at her. In June 2023, Chef Dammy gained
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has led Namibia to a historic financial milestone with the full repayment of a $750 million Eurobond, the largest single-day debt maturity in the nation’s history. The landmark payment places Namibia’s growing reputation for fiscal discipline and prudent economic management. The repayment, part of a Eurobond issued
Chiemka Okoronta, a 29-year-old Nigerian, has been sentenced to ten years in prison with an extended three-year licence period after being found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl. It was revealed in the Bradford Crown Court on March 25, 2025, that Chiemka tricked the teenage
The princess of the Kingdom of Morocco, Lalla Asmaa, arrived in Kenya on November 4, 2025, for a three-day working visit to support children with hearing impairments. Princess Lalla Asmaa was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, and senior government officials, including the
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, filed a legal complaint against the man who groped and attempted to kiss her during a public appearance. She expressed that the press charge was to send a loud and clear message that the harassment was an assault on all
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has partnered with the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) to advance gender equality, youth empowerment and social inclusion across Nigeria. ICCEF is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and communities through education, leadership, and enterprise initiatives. Naija Feminists Media, on the other hand,
When we talk about apology, the first thing that comes to our mind is penitence, someone feeling sorry for their actions. However, for many men, an apology is just a quick getaway from accountability. They said sorry, so they expect it all to go away. The recent case with the
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has been elected as the next mayor of Detroit, making history as the first woman to lead the city in its 324-year history. Mary won the 2025 Detroit mayoral election with an overwhelming 76.79% of the vote, defeating Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr.,
Women across the United States have achieved historic victories in the November 4, 2025, elections, marking a powerful stand against misogyny, sexual violence, and far-right extremism. Voters across the United States elected women to key leadership roles, from state governors to city attorneys. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor
The incident that Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, was groped by a man during a public event has sent a chilling message across the globe that no position of power, no matter how high, shields a woman from sexual violence and harassment. Footage captured during the incident on Tuesday reveals President
Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, Simbiat Bakare, has called for urgent legal reforms to facilitate justice for gender-based violence survivors. She said this during her appearance on Just Africa on Souq News Television on November 4, 2025, where she discussed the state of gender-based violence (GBV) in
China has issued a strong call for global respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened potential military action against the country. In a statement released on November 4, 2025, China reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, commending Nigeria for pursuing a
Nollywood actress and producer Regina Daniels has revealed that her mother, Rita Daniels, and her family members had warned her against marrying Senator Ned Nwoko, despite her insistence that she was in love with him. This revelation comes after Nigerian actress Regina Daniels accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of
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