Marked as a historic moment and a call for celebration, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president was officially sworn-in today, Friday, March 21st, 2025, during the nation’s 35th independence Day celebration at the state House. Securing 58% of the presidential votes last year, Nandi-Ndaitwah also nicknamed NNN won the election
This Women’s History Month, Spotify celebrates the profound impact of female listeners across Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting how they actively shape the music and podcasting landscape. Their engagement is not just about consumption; it’s about driving the growth of female artists and podcasters who authentically reflect their diverse lived experiences. Women
This week in Nigeria has been eventful, marked by political tension, social activism, and national recognition. From protests in Rivers State to calls for economic reforms and a prestigious award for the First Lady, here are the top five stories that shaped the news: Ijaw women in Rivers State staged
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed three distinguished women—Aderinsola Olanrewaju, Ajibike Onigbanjo, and Abiola Idowu—as a part of the new eight Permanent Secretaries on Mar. 20, 2025, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to gender inclusion and excellence in governance. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who officially swore in the eight new appointees at
A disturbing case of digital sexual predation has surfaced after a woman on Twitter, @superlegss, accused a man identified as Igoh Abraham of unlawfully spying on female clients through CCTV installations. The revelation, shared on Mar. 20, 2025, highlights the dangers of technology-enabled sexual violence and the urgent need for
Maria Ochefu, the founder of Mammy Markets in military barracks across Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 86. She died in her sleep on March 18 in Makurdi, Benue State. Maria, who pioneered the Mammy Market concept, had been receiving treatment at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital
Popular comedian and musician Oluwadolarz’s wife, Ifeoluwa Adegoke (Ifeluv), a brand influencer, shared online that during the course of her relationship with fellow content creator Oluwadolarz, she experienced infidelity, leading to the end of their engagement. “This guy sleeps around. All your favorites. Many of the girls he has featured
Popular Nigerian DJ and music producer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, recently took to X to address questions about her DJ career. Her post gained traction, garnering 162.7K views, 5K likes, and 591 reposts. Sharing her conversation with an inquisitive fan, DJ Cuppy wrote: “Today, someone asked
On Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, women entrepreneurs from across Nigeria gathered at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Center for the highly anticipated “Business Boost Lab.” The transformative training held by She Leads Africa was designed to equip women with essential skills in revenue management, finance, customer
A recent video posted on March 15, 2025, by a young Nigerian woman named Raye has gone viral, igniting widespread discussions on social media. In the video, Raye expressed her frustration over the continuous rise in food prices and openly criticised the president for failing to address the economic crisis.
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability after a youth corps member, Raye, criticised the megacity as a “smelly area.” In response to growing complaints about Lagos being “smelly,” the state government insists that the city is evolving, not deteriorating. Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner
On Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025, a feminist non-governmental organisation, Siren Co, organized simultaneous marches across five major Nigerian cities— Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Benin— to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and take a stand against workplace harassment. The demonstrations, tagged “#SirensForSenNatasha: March Against Workplace Harassment,” commenced at 10 a.m.,
Nigerian traveller Alma Asinobi has successfully visited all seven continents in a daring attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents.” While she fell short of the record, her journey brought global attention to the travel restrictions many Africans face. On Mar.
Summary: A user on X ( Formerly Twitter) made a claim that biology says 70% of a child’s brain comes from the mother. The claim was further used to degrade women by urging men to question their partner’s intelligence. However, NFM’s research and correspondence with experts reveals that the idea
Marked as a historic moment and a call for celebration, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president was officially sworn-in today, Friday, March 21st, 2025, during the nation’s 35th independence Day celebration at the state House. Securing 58% of the presidential votes last year, Nandi-Ndaitwah also nicknamed NNN won the election
This Women’s History Month, Spotify celebrates the profound impact of female listeners across Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting how they actively shape the music and podcasting landscape. Their engagement is not just about consumption; it’s about driving the growth of female artists and podcasters who authentically reflect their diverse lived experiences. Women
This week in Nigeria has been eventful, marked by political tension, social activism, and national recognition. From protests in Rivers State to calls for economic reforms and a prestigious award for the First Lady, here are the top five stories that shaped the news: Ijaw women in Rivers State staged
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed three distinguished women—Aderinsola Olanrewaju, Ajibike Onigbanjo, and Abiola Idowu—as a part of the new eight Permanent Secretaries on Mar. 20, 2025, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to gender inclusion and excellence in governance. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who officially swore in the eight new appointees at
A disturbing case of digital sexual predation has surfaced after a woman on Twitter, @superlegss, accused a man identified as Igoh Abraham of unlawfully spying on female clients through CCTV installations. The revelation, shared on Mar. 20, 2025, highlights the dangers of technology-enabled sexual violence and the urgent need for
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