Super Falcons Striker and Africa’s most decorated female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, has been named Saudi Women’s Premier League player for the month of September. This recognition was confirmed on October 1, 2025 through the league’s Instagram handle. Recalled that, Asisat signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal in September, 2025.
The United States has accused the Nigerian government of re-trafficking women and girls by forcibly returning them to Boko Haram “husbands” and other traffickers, despite its public stance against modern slavery and sexual exploitation. In its 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released on September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department
A Nigerian Twitter influencer identified as Lummy (real name Pelumi) is facing mounting allegations of sexual harassment and assault after several women came forward on X(fromerly Twitter) on October 1, 2025Â to share disturbing encounters with him. The controversy began on September 30 when user @omo_olobikan claimed that Lummy persistently
Facebook has clamped down on surrogacy groups in Nigeria, following the investigation into how Facebook, misinformation, and legal loopholes throw Nigerian women into the surrogacy ditch. The report, published on Sept 27, 2025, projects the experience of surrogates in Nigeria who are at the receiving end of exploitative practices and
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to embrace unity, sacrifice, and patriotism in the quest to build a greater nation, as the country celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary. In a statement titled “Nigeria at 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” posted
Former BBN star, Phyna Otabor has debunked Dangote’s claim that it paid for Ruth’s hospital bills and plans to fly her to India for treatment. She clarified this, through an official statement posted on her Instagram page. Recall that Phyna younger sister, Ruth Otabor had a severe incident involving a
Social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as “Mandy Kiss,” has been appointed as a brand ambassador for the Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse (LASKADA) initiative. The announcement was made on September 30 2025 by the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, during
The Council Manager of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ms Adebimpe Akinola, has reportedly passed away on September 29, 2025, after a brief illness. Her death marks the fifth case of female local government officials dying in Lagos State within the last two months. Until her death, Ms
Nigerian renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has received another literary prize award at Gothenburg Book fair, in Sweden. The award named, Sjojungfrun (The Mermaid Award) recognises her as one of the most influential storytellers of our time. The Sjojungfrun literary award was established in 2024 as part of the Book’s
The Delta State Government sacked and demoted Health workers found guilty of extorting money from pregnant women despite the state’s free maternal healthcare policy. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaema. This was made known during the flag-off of the maternal and neonatal mortality reduction
The Russia chapter of the BRICS Women Business Alliance, has revealed plans to open a regional office in Nigeria as part of its efforts to enhance women entrepreneurship and strengthen economic cooperation across BRICS African regions. The group also donated 1000 labour and delivery kits to Nigeria to support maternal
At a one-day intergenerational dialogue in Lagos, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), with support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women (UNTF), brought together women’s groups, advocates, and activists to reflect on decades of women’s movements and share strategies for coalition-building against gender-based
Temi Otedola, a Nigerian actress, has shared insights into her career, values, and her father Femi Otedola’s legacy in a new interview with BBC News Pidgin on October 1, 2025. She stated the importance of owning one’s narrative, explaining that choosing when and how to share milestones has given her
Super Falcons Striker and Africa’s most decorated female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, has been named Saudi Women’s Premier League player for the month of September. This recognition was confirmed on October 1, 2025 through the league’s Instagram handle. Recalled that, Asisat signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal in September, 2025.
The United States has accused the Nigerian government of re-trafficking women and girls by forcibly returning them to Boko Haram “husbands” and other traffickers, despite its public stance against modern slavery and sexual exploitation. In its 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released on September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department
A Nigerian Twitter influencer identified as Lummy (real name Pelumi) is facing mounting allegations of sexual harassment and assault after several women came forward on X(fromerly Twitter) on October 1, 2025Â to share disturbing encounters with him. The controversy began on September 30 when user @omo_olobikan claimed that Lummy persistently
Facebook has clamped down on surrogacy groups in Nigeria, following the investigation into how Facebook, misinformation, and legal loopholes throw Nigerian women into the surrogacy ditch. The report, published on Sept 27, 2025, projects the experience of surrogates in Nigeria who are at the receiving end of exploitative practices and
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to embrace unity, sacrifice, and patriotism in the quest to build a greater nation, as the country celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary. In a statement titled “Nigeria at 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” posted
Former BBN star, Phyna Otabor has debunked Dangote’s claim that it paid for Ruth’s hospital bills and plans to fly her to India for treatment. She clarified this, through an official statement posted on her Instagram page. Recall that Phyna younger sister, Ruth Otabor had a severe incident involving a
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