People who knew 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje had three words to describe her: interesting, outspoken, and very intelligent. Hon. Enuwa Efada Soo, the founder of the rehabilitation centre, Restorer of Paths Care Foundation, who took care of the little girl while she was alive, told Naija Feminists Media (NFM) that she
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta is a historical fiction coming-of-age story that explores women’s agency, desires, and resistance in a society that wants to silence them. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Nigerian Civil War, published in 2015, and won the Lambda Literary Award for
In preparation for this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA) hosted a crucial planning and strategy meeting with key stakeholders and civil society organisations at its conference room on Friday, October 31, 2025. The meeting was a collaborative space for
From women leading in advocacy and sports to urgent calls for justice, this week’s top stories spotlight voices and actions shaping society. Catch up on the most compelling news shaping culture, justice, health, and sports this week: Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, Simbiat Bakare, has been named
Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, Simbiat Bakare, has been selected as one of the top three finalists for the Tech-for-Good Entrepreneur Award at the PAWENpreneur Awards 2025. Her inspiring work, leadership, and impact stood out among numerous exceptional nominations received this year. The Tech-for-Good Entrepreneur Award, under
Prominent Nigerian figures, including Tiwa Savage, Aisha Yesufu, and BB Naija’s Wanni and Handi, have joined growing calls for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died in October 2018 after years of sexual abuse by her uncle, Mr Andrew Ogbuja, and his son, Victor Ogbuja. The abuse, which began when
American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Ciara Princess Wilson has arrived in Nigeria and embarked on a cultural tour to celebrate Lagos’ growing global influence in tourism, art, and fashion. Her visit was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State, Jubril Gawat, on October 30,
A Nollywood production manager and casting director, Anierobi Courage, popularly known as Nwa South, has been arrested for assaulting Mary Eze, the head of makeup artists, on a film set in Lagos State. On October 29, 2025, Stanley Ontop, a Nigerian filmmaker, posted a video on his Instagram page where
In defence of its Anambra governorship candidate, Ms Chioma Ifemeludike, the African Action Congress (ACC) has condemned the sexist comments directed towards her body. The statement, signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, and issued on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. ACC described the attacks as unacceptable, a distraction
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has expressed deep concern over the case of 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, who died in 2018 after enduring years of sexual abuse. In a post shared on her Instagram page, the senator said she was heartbroken to learn that the perpetrators in the case
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has lauded the Senate leadership for the new legislation bill that prescribes life imprisonment for individuals guilty of sexual offences against minors. She pledged the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating with law enforcement agencies to ensure the strict implementation of
Nigeria’s Federal Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s statement that Nigeria is governed by a democracy that guarantees religious liberty, amid the threat of a military takeover in Nigeria. On November 1, 2025, United States President Donald Trump, in a post, claimed
To celebrate her second year in office, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has commissioned several constituency projects in five local government areas of her district, starting from Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2025. The first day of the commission exercise started with her commissioning a 50,000-litre capacity
Chukwudi Nwachukwu, a 29-year-old Nigerian man, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for trafficking his sister and nine other girls from Nigeria to Ghana. Judge Akosua Anokyewaa passed this verdict at the Achimota Circuit Court in Accra, Ghana. According to a 2024 report by The Guardian, eleven trafficked Nigerian
People who knew 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje had three words to describe her: interesting, outspoken, and very intelligent. Hon. Enuwa Efada Soo, the founder of the rehabilitation centre, Restorer of Paths Care Foundation, who took care of the little girl while she was alive, told Naija Feminists Media (NFM) that she
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta is a historical fiction coming-of-age story that explores women’s agency, desires, and resistance in a society that wants to silence them. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Nigerian Civil War, published in 2015, and won the Lambda Literary Award for
In preparation for this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA) hosted a crucial planning and strategy meeting with key stakeholders and civil society organisations at its conference room on Friday, October 31, 2025. The meeting was a collaborative space for
From women leading in advocacy and sports to urgent calls for justice, this week’s top stories spotlight voices and actions shaping society. Catch up on the most compelling news shaping culture, justice, health, and sports this week: Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, Simbiat Bakare, has been named
Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media, Simbiat Bakare, has been selected as one of the top three finalists for the Tech-for-Good Entrepreneur Award at the PAWENpreneur Awards 2025. Her inspiring work, leadership, and impact stood out among numerous exceptional nominations received this year. The Tech-for-Good Entrepreneur Award, under
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