Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has raised concerns about the visible lack of women in the newly formed political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following the coalition’s official unveiling in Abuja, major political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023
Grammy-winning Beninese singer and global music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognised Hollywood icon. The 64-year-old singer, known for her dynamic fusion of West
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following a high-profile federal trial in New York. However, he was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, sparking outrage across social media platforms. After days of deliberation,
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s lived realities. In a recent podcast appearance, Michelle Obama addressed the limited perspective many male leaders have on reproductive rights,
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has launched The Leading Vibe Initiative to empower young women in the music industry. The initiative will debut with a two-day seminar in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 8 and 9, 2025, and is expected to expand to other African
The Nigerian Senate has unveiled major steps towards inclusive, responsive governance, focusing strongly on gender equity, local government autonomy, and security reforms. The Senate will hold public hearings across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to collect citizen input on key constitutional amendments. The hearing will
The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical in championing the One Health approach. As Ministerial Global Envoy, she will sit on the Ministerial Advisory Committee for the
Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe has expressed strong confidence that the Super Falcons will reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title from defending champions South Africa. The 2025 edition of WAFCON will kick off on July 5 in Morocco, with Nigeria aiming to extend its continental dominance by clinching
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, hosted a delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Jubilee House on June 27, 2025. The symbolic and strategic meeting focused on deepening gender inclusion and amplifying women’s leadership in governance. Describing the meeting as “empowering and timely,” the MPs commended the
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) will revoke transgender swimming champion Lia Thomas’ titles and formally apologise to affected female athletes after reaching a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that Lia is a man. UPenn entered the resolution agreement on July 1, 2025, to align with federal
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion and 1,800 bags of rice to survivors of the recent attacks in Plateau State under the Renewed Hope Initiative on July 3, 2025. Her visit follows the recent attacks in Plateau State, where armed men carried out attacks on June 11,
As part of its 2025 media programmes, the Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) trained women in journalism on July 3rd, 2025, at the Centre for Management Development, Magodo, Lagos. The training, which was held virtually and in person, featured five media experts who taught 18 female media professionals
Ms. Mary Blaine has become the new executive secretary of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), effective on July 1st, 2025. The African Tax Administration Forum is a platform that offers tax expertise and support to its African member countries through training, short courses, technical assistance, country programmes, and rapid
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has raised concerns about the visible lack of women in the newly formed political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following the coalition’s official unveiling in Abuja, major political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023
Grammy-winning Beninese singer and global music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognised Hollywood icon. The 64-year-old singer, known for her dynamic fusion of West
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following a high-profile federal trial in New York. However, he was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, sparking outrage across social media platforms. After days of deliberation,
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s lived realities. In a recent podcast appearance, Michelle Obama addressed the limited perspective many male leaders have on reproductive rights,
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has launched The Leading Vibe Initiative to empower young women in the music industry. The initiative will debut with a two-day seminar in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 8 and 9, 2025, and is expected to expand to other African
The Nigerian Senate has unveiled major steps towards inclusive, responsive governance, focusing strongly on gender equity, local government autonomy, and security reforms. The Senate will hold public hearings across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to collect citizen input on key constitutional amendments. The hearing will
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