In Nigeria, the history of women’s education is a tale of resilience, advocacy, and gradual change. Over the years, cultural, religious, and socio-economic factors have influenced the access women have had to education. From pre-colonial times through colonial influence and into the post-independence era, women have faced numerous barriers. Despite
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has launched a comprehensive online course aimed at equipping parents and guardians with essential knowledge to protect children from various forms of abuse. This initiative was announced via the official Lagos DSVA X account on January 7. The Lagos DSVA is
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been called out on X following allegations that Owolabi Akinlolu, a 56-year-old Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), accused of raping a 17-year-old girl at Ogudu Police Station, was retired from service without facing prosecution. The case, which dates back to July 2024, has resurfaced
Four survivors who were victims of kidnap have been rescued by Imo State Police Command’s Anti Kidnapping Unit on Saturday. The survivors in the names of Ms Carolyn Didia, Ms Ego Odu, Ms Apollonia Ezekwe, and Mr Godwin Ezekwe, shared they boarded the same vehicle and were attacked and kidnapped
Popular actress, Philanthropist and Special Adviser to the Speaker, House of Reps on Social Events and Public Hearing, Eniola Badmus reaffirmed her commitment to the Shogunle community during her Corporate Social Responsibility outreach event, “Feed the Needy,” held on January 2nd at Temidire Primary School, Oshodi, Lagos. Organised in collaboration
Dr. Ifenyiwa Aniebo, an Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics, took to X to discuss the potential dangers associated with synthetic hair commonly used for braids and weaves in African communities. The post gained significant engagement of 160,000 views, 1,000 likes, 760 reposts, and 37 comments. In her post,
Our featured champion comes with an amiable and disagreeable personality as it gets. Bukola Fakunle (alias MFE) is a local legend of sorts within the Nigerian Deaf community – a strong feminist voice. She holds a degree in Yoruba language and runs a fashion outfit. A veteran of many hard
Ayomide Idowu, a 200 Level Philosophy student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, who confessed in September 2024 to killing Christianah Idowu, his friend and 300 Level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta was found not remanded in prison after investigations made by FIJ. Adeleye invited his
In another blow to women’s rights and livelihoods, the Taliban has imposed a ban on women working in the carpet weaving industry in Nangarhar Province. The ban, in effect for the past four days, has left hundreds of women, many of whom are widows unemployed. These labor-intensive jobs were often
Renowned human and political rights activist Aisha Yesufu took to X (formerly Twitter) on January 4, 2024, to deliver a powerful reminder about the historical contributions of feminism to women’s education. Her tweet, which has since gone viral with 3.3 million views, 11,000 likes, 4,200 reposts and quotes, and 1,500
Reverend Esther Ajayi has said women must change their mindset on women being just a child bearer and a cook. She said this during an interview tagged, “The Mindset of the Nigerian Woman Has to Change,” Oguntoye Nifemi posed the question to Reverend Esther Ajayi, “Why are we having few
In a recent video podcast interview with the “TalktoB” show, popular actress Iyabo Ojo revealed that she strictly stands against rape and is ready to go after any rape apologists, even if it happens to be her own son. The episode, which started airing on YouTube on Jan. 3, 2025,
British-Nigerian fashion designer Liz Sanya has officially entered the Guinness World Records competition for creating the world’s largest sandal. The record-breaking project was completed over three days, from January 2 to January 4, 2025, at Pixel Park, 37 Lawal Street, Lekki, Lagos. Liz and her dedicated team worked tirelessly to
The Women Advocacy, Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) raised uproar over the frequency of sexual and gender-based violence in Niger state pointing out that more than 1,000 cases were documented between 2023 and 2024. These cases highlighted range from physical assaults to emotional abuse, emphasizing the urgent need for action.
In Nigeria, the history of women’s education is a tale of resilience, advocacy, and gradual change. Over the years, cultural, religious, and socio-economic factors have influenced the access women have had to education. From pre-colonial times through colonial influence and into the post-independence era, women have faced numerous barriers. Despite
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has launched a comprehensive online course aimed at equipping parents and guardians with essential knowledge to protect children from various forms of abuse. This initiative was announced via the official Lagos DSVA X account on January 7. The Lagos DSVA is
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been called out on X following allegations that Owolabi Akinlolu, a 56-year-old Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), accused of raping a 17-year-old girl at Ogudu Police Station, was retired from service without facing prosecution. The case, which dates back to July 2024, has resurfaced
Four survivors who were victims of kidnap have been rescued by Imo State Police Command’s Anti Kidnapping Unit on Saturday. The survivors in the names of Ms Carolyn Didia, Ms Ego Odu, Ms Apollonia Ezekwe, and Mr Godwin Ezekwe, shared they boarded the same vehicle and were attacked and kidnapped
Popular actress, Philanthropist and Special Adviser to the Speaker, House of Reps on Social Events and Public Hearing, Eniola Badmus reaffirmed her commitment to the Shogunle community during her Corporate Social Responsibility outreach event, “Feed the Needy,” held on January 2nd at Temidire Primary School, Oshodi, Lagos. Organised in collaboration
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