The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced groundbreaking technological solutions aimed at improving access to support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as mandated reporters. These innovations reinforce the state’s commitment to tackling gender-based violence and ensuring justice for victims. The first
In a bid to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa, Naija Feminist Media (NFM) engaged in a series of activities during the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, observed annually on February 6. This initiative aligns with the United Nations‘ recognition of FGM as a violation of human
“And still I wonder how much harder it would be to get straight women to accept the reality of marriage if they were not first presented with the fantasy of a wedding,” Jia Tolentino wrote in her superb essay, I Thee Dread. Just shy of 30 at the time of
The Lagos State Police Command has detained a 23-year-old man for reportedly beating his girlfriend to death in the Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of Lagos state. Confirming the incident on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the crime occurred on Friday, Feb. 21, at about 8:00
To strengthen civil society organisations, the West Africa Civil Society Institute, in partnership with BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, is hosting a capacity-building workshop for feminist leaders. The one-week workshop is ongoing in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on February 24 and is scheduled to end on February 28, 2025. The programme
Keke Palmer was honoured with the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, held on February 22, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. The award celebrates her multifaceted contributions to the entertainment industry over the past year. Keke Palmer starred in the critically
At the 56th NAACP Image Awards, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris took centre stage with a rousing speech on resilience, democracy, and the power of collective action. Kamala Harris was honoured with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, a recognition given to individuals who excel in public service and use their
Nusirat Elelu has been appointed as the first female Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine in the University of Ilorin as well as the youngest to reach this milestone in Nigeria. This achievement not only reinforces the university’s commitment to academic excellence but also marks a pivotal moment for
Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020) was a pioneering feminist, lawyer, and jurist who dedicated her life to dismantling gender discrimination and advancing women’s rights. As an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her passing, she was a
At some point in her life, a woman will stand before a mirror, press her fingers to her breasts, and sigh. She has learned that the world will place her body parts on a scale of contrived perfection and find her wanting. Always wanting. Her body is a kingdom at
On Feb. 19, 2025, the news hit the internet that Pastor Shyngle Wigwe decided to take his own granddaughter to court to contest her father’s will and ensure that the grandparents are made co-trustees in a will that is clearly handed over to her. Following a video where Tochi’s aunt
Amidst the increasingly worrying rate of femicide in Nigeria, the DOHS Cares Foundation has launched a full campaign tagged the “NoDeyKpaiWoman” Campaign. The campaign hashtag, written in pidgin, simply means “Do not Kill Women” in English. On Feb. 23, 2025, the Edo State Police Command arrested one Kelvin Izekor, who
On February 24, 2025, Nneka, a Korean translator and feminist, tweeted,“The other day, my flatmate and I got home around 8 and decided we were too tired to eat, so we showered, drank juice, and slept. Nobody beat us, nobody nagged us. Spinsterhood is sweet plis.” The tweet quickly went
A wave of outrage has swept through social media as Nigerian women boycott the popular period-tracking app, Flo, following reports that the company sold user data without consent. The controversy began when X user @lafemmefola posted: “Deleted Flo, now downloading Stardust (a women-owned period app), good riddance to bad rubbish.”
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced groundbreaking technological solutions aimed at improving access to support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as mandated reporters. These innovations reinforce the state’s commitment to tackling gender-based violence and ensuring justice for victims. The first
In a bid to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa, Naija Feminist Media (NFM) engaged in a series of activities during the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, observed annually on February 6. This initiative aligns with the United Nations‘ recognition of FGM as a violation of human
“And still I wonder how much harder it would be to get straight women to accept the reality of marriage if they were not first presented with the fantasy of a wedding,” Jia Tolentino wrote in her superb essay, I Thee Dread. Just shy of 30 at the time of
The Lagos State Police Command has detained a 23-year-old man for reportedly beating his girlfriend to death in the Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of Lagos state. Confirming the incident on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the crime occurred on Friday, Feb. 21, at about 8:00
To strengthen civil society organisations, the West Africa Civil Society Institute, in partnership with BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, is hosting a capacity-building workshop for feminist leaders. The one-week workshop is ongoing in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on February 24 and is scheduled to end on February 28, 2025. The programme
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