A powerful post by Kenyan activist and Afro-feminist Njeri wa Migwi, co-founder of Usikimye, is drawing widespread attention online as the country grapples with a dire surge in femicide cases. The post, shared on X by NjeriWaMigwi, has garnered over 1,200 likes and reposts, with many expressing concern over the
This week’s headlines span from powerful wins for African women in music, to diplomatic ties, health advocacy, fact-checking misinformation on fertility, and global trade concerns. Here’s a roundup of stories making waves: At the 2025 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA) held on April 10 in Nairobi, Kenya, Nigerian star Ayra
Introduction According to the United Nations, every 10 minutes, a woman is killed, a sobering statistic that underscores the global crisis of gender-based violence. In 2023, Africa bore the highest burden of intimate partner and family-related femicide in the world, with 21,700 women tragically losing their lives. In Nigeria, femicide
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Friday Onu, following a viral video that captured him assaulting a commercial driver, Ms. Yetunde Amole, in an attempt to steal her car battery along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The incident, which occurred on April 7, 2025, near the Oriental Hotel, circulated widely
Naija Feminist Media (NFM) partnered with the Strong Enough Girls Empowerment Initiative (SEGEI) to host the successful Purple Ball 2025, a virtual celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment. Held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, via Zoom, the 8th edition of the annual event brought together gender advocates, public servants,
Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Photo source: ThisDayLive In a recent update, the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed sexual harassment allegations brought against its Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Abayomi Fasina, by a senior staff member, Engineer Folasade
In a bold move to tackle drug abuse and strengthen regulatory engagement, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria—Young Pharmacists Group (PSN-YPG) has announced a new partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The collaboration aims to launch the Youth Against Drug Abuse (YADA) Project and
At the 2025 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA) held on Apr. 10, Ayra Starr took centre stage, emerging as Best Female Artist in West Africa and further solidifying her influence as one of Africa’s most compelling voices. The prestigious awards ceremony, held in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrated exceptional talent across the
When the sun was golden brown at its apex, Oluwakemi Adeyemi, a hairdresser at Aguda-Ogba, Lagos, had her first customer on a weekend. She told me that in previous years, she typically had customers from dawn to dusk from Friday to Sunday, but things have changed. She barely has customers
Summary: A user on Facebook posted a video claiming that certain signs indicate female fertility. The signs mentioned in the video, such as having a regular period, clear discharge, a strong desire for sex, and slight pain during ovulation. These are common signs of fertility. People who do not experience
Summary: Viral reports claiming 18-year-old activist Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff has been sentenced to prison and flogging are false. Amnesty International Nigeria confirms that her trial before a Sokoto Shariah court is still ongoing, with the next hearing scheduled for Apr. 22–23, 2025. Hamdiyya faces politically motivated charges for speaking out
In a momentous celebration of academic excellence, Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu, the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session, has received a N10 million cash prize from the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, announced the
LAGOS, NIGERIA —A man identified as Olakanla Timileyin Alani, known on X (formerly Twitter) as @Tiimbhoe, has been outed for sexually assaulting his friend while she was asleep. The incident reportedly occurred on Mar 31, 2025, and has drawn widespread outrage from women following its exposure on social media. According
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Annie Uwana Macaulay has announced a new travel initiative that blends tourism, wellness, and personal rediscovery. The Nigerian actress, philanthropist, and founder of the AI Care Foundation unveiled the Luxury Wellness Retreat & Rediscovery Group Vacation on her official Instagram page, inviting fans to a curated
A powerful post by Kenyan activist and Afro-feminist Njeri wa Migwi, co-founder of Usikimye, is drawing widespread attention online as the country grapples with a dire surge in femicide cases. The post, shared on X by NjeriWaMigwi, has garnered over 1,200 likes and reposts, with many expressing concern over the
This week’s headlines span from powerful wins for African women in music, to diplomatic ties, health advocacy, fact-checking misinformation on fertility, and global trade concerns. Here’s a roundup of stories making waves: At the 2025 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA) held on April 10 in Nairobi, Kenya, Nigerian star Ayra
Introduction According to the United Nations, every 10 minutes, a woman is killed, a sobering statistic that underscores the global crisis of gender-based violence. In 2023, Africa bore the highest burden of intimate partner and family-related femicide in the world, with 21,700 women tragically losing their lives. In Nigeria, femicide
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Friday Onu, following a viral video that captured him assaulting a commercial driver, Ms. Yetunde Amole, in an attempt to steal her car battery along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The incident, which occurred on April 7, 2025, near the Oriental Hotel, circulated widely
Naija Feminist Media (NFM) partnered with the Strong Enough Girls Empowerment Initiative (SEGEI) to host the successful Purple Ball 2025, a virtual celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment. Held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, via Zoom, the 8th edition of the annual event brought together gender advocates, public servants,
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