Hilda Effiong Bassey, known as Hilda Baci, a top Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, has announced an ambitious new project, to cook the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice the world has ever seen. The event, dubbed the Gino World Jolof Festival with Hilda Barci, will be held
In Second Class Citizen, Buchi Emecheta exposes the oppressions of patriarchy, gendered roles, racism, and colonial legacies through the life of Adah Ofili. Published in 1974, the themes of the novel remain relevant in the 21st century as they expose how African women are treated as lesser humans in their
You know that moment at a poetry reading when the poet reads a line, and it hits you at the right spot in your chest, such that you begin to snap your fingers and scream: “Yes, yes, yes”? I felt that way a few days back while leisurely scrolling through
It’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, a day meant to recall one of the greatest crimes against humanity, yet remembrance has become predictable, filled with numbers and familiar names, stripped of the voices that should haunt us most: the women. The transatlantic slave
This week’s edition of NFM Digest presents a curated selection of impactful stories highlighting issues of justice, representation, empowerment, and gender equality across Nigeria and beyond. Here are the top stories making headlines this week: A viral video shared online showed Jennifer Elobor, a corper, being assaulted, berated, and stripped
The DOHS Cares Foundation is set to hold the second edition of its Global Race Against Femicide on November 29, 2025, at Agege Stadium, Lagos State. The event coincides with the annual 16 Days of Activism against male violence against women. This year’s race, themed “Run for Her,” is designed
Mfana Ngwenya, a South African, has come on social media to confess to stabbing his girlfriend, Kgaogelo Nnonu, to death on 21 August 2025. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred outside a tavern in Maubane, Hammanskraal, in Gauteng province on Thursday morning, August 21, 2025. In the video circulating
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a formal investigation into the altercation between passenger Comfort Emmanson and members of the Ibom Air crew. As part of the probe, NCAA officials met in Abuja on August 20 with Juliana Edward, a crew member accused of masterminding the incident, and
As Naija Feminists Media marks its anniversary, we reflect on a year filled with active reporting, bold initiatives and transformative projects aimed at amplifying feminist voices and driving real change. From empowering rural girls to tackling period poverty and confronting gender-based violence, we remained committed to challenging patriarchal norms through
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, the former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, has called on the Anambra State governor, Soludo, to take prompt action against the male perpetrators of the Jennifer Elobor case. She demands an immediate investigation and punishment of the perpetrators. Recalled that Jennifer Elobor, a crop member
On August 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (WAT), Naija Feminists Media convened an engaging X Space discussion titled “The Importance of the Reserved Seats Bill, Institutionalising It, and the Way Forward.” The panel featured Kosisochukwu Charity Ani, feminist and Founder of MyselfDefense NG, and Chikas Kumle, politician and head of
In fulfilment of its commitment to promoting women’s economic empowerment, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with Kudimata Nig Ltd, is set to train 100,000 Women across Nigeria in financial literacy. Lack of financial education is a pressing challenge for Nigerian women, despite owning 40% of MSMEs. This
The United Nations has taken a firm stance against surrogacy, declaring it a form of violence, exploitation, and human rights abuse against women and girls. In a groundbreaking report, UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, called for the global abolition of surrogacy, describing the practice
Popular Nigerian actress Jemima Osunde urged women to pursue their own careers and financial independence on August 22, 2025. She addressed the belief that women should be supported financially without the need to work, stating that women can equally earn their own money. “Wetin do your own ass? You don’t
Hilda Effiong Bassey, known as Hilda Baci, a top Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, has announced an ambitious new project, to cook the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice the world has ever seen. The event, dubbed the Gino World Jolof Festival with Hilda Barci, will be held
In Second Class Citizen, Buchi Emecheta exposes the oppressions of patriarchy, gendered roles, racism, and colonial legacies through the life of Adah Ofili. Published in 1974, the themes of the novel remain relevant in the 21st century as they expose how African women are treated as lesser humans in their
You know that moment at a poetry reading when the poet reads a line, and it hits you at the right spot in your chest, such that you begin to snap your fingers and scream: “Yes, yes, yes”? I felt that way a few days back while leisurely scrolling through
It’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, a day meant to recall one of the greatest crimes against humanity, yet remembrance has become predictable, filled with numbers and familiar names, stripped of the voices that should haunt us most: the women. The transatlantic slave
This week’s edition of NFM Digest presents a curated selection of impactful stories highlighting issues of justice, representation, empowerment, and gender equality across Nigeria and beyond. Here are the top stories making headlines this week: A viral video shared online showed Jennifer Elobor, a corper, being assaulted, berated, and stripped
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