The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical in championing the One Health approach. As Ministerial Global Envoy, she will sit on the Ministerial Advisory Committee for the
Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe has expressed strong confidence that the Super Falcons will reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title from defending champions South Africa. The 2025 edition of WAFCON will kick off on July 5 in Morocco, with Nigeria aiming to extend its continental dominance by clinching
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, hosted a delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Jubilee House on June 27, 2025. The symbolic and strategic meeting focused on deepening gender inclusion and amplifying women’s leadership in governance. Describing the meeting as “empowering and timely,” the MPs commended the
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) will revoke transgender swimming champion Lia Thomas’ titles and formally apologise to affected female athletes after reaching a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that Lia is a man. UPenn entered the resolution agreement on July 1, 2025, to align with federal
The outgoing President and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Funmilayo Ekundayo, has advised entrepreneurs and small business owners to prioritise governance from the very beginning of their business journey. Speaking during her valedictory media parley in Lagos, Funmilayo described
The Delta State Government has reportedly directed the police to arrest women deemed to be “indecently dressed,” invoking Section 16 of the so-called VAAP Law. But we must ask: who exactly defines indecent dressing? Is it religion? Is it culture? Or is it the continued policing of women under the
In traditional times, virginity testing was in existence. However, over time, it has been identified as a harm to women and girls, a medically unsubstantiated practice that aims to determine whether a woman or girl has had sexual intercourse. The World Health Organisation states that “Virginity testing is a violation
Nora Awolowo has made Nollywood history as the youngest cinematographer and producer to lead a film past the N100 million mark at the local box office, following the remarkable success of Red Circle. The film’s success is especially notable as an original, non-franchise title without backing from a major studio.
Nigerian actress and reality TV star, Erica Nlewedim, has called out critics who mocked her for struggling to speak her native Igbo language in a recently circulated video. The clip, which showed Erica attempting to converse in Igbo, quickly gained traction online, attracting over 1.9M views, 2.3K likes, and 952
To safeguard their rights to financial support, training programmes, and active participation in the agricultural sector, particularly in cocoa production, the cocoa farmers in Ondo state have demanded inclusion in the African Cocoa Agenda 2063 during a stakeholder meeting held in Ile-Oluji, Ondo state, during the weekend. The African Cocoa
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following a high-profile federal trial in New York. However, he was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, sparking outrage across social media platforms. After days of deliberation,
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s lived realities. In a recent podcast appearance, Michelle Obama addressed the limited perspective many male leaders have on reproductive rights,
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has launched The Leading Vibe Initiative to empower young women in the music industry. The initiative will debut with a two-day seminar in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 8 and 9, 2025, and is expected to expand to other African
The Nigerian Senate has unveiled major steps towards inclusive, responsive governance, focusing strongly on gender equity, local government autonomy, and security reforms. The Senate will hold public hearings across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to collect citizen input on key constitutional amendments. The hearing will
The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical in championing the One Health approach. As Ministerial Global Envoy, she will sit on the Ministerial Advisory Committee for the
Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe has expressed strong confidence that the Super Falcons will reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title from defending champions South Africa. The 2025 edition of WAFCON will kick off on July 5 in Morocco, with Nigeria aiming to extend its continental dominance by clinching
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, hosted a delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Jubilee House on June 27, 2025. The symbolic and strategic meeting focused on deepening gender inclusion and amplifying women’s leadership in governance. Describing the meeting as “empowering and timely,” the MPs commended the
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) will revoke transgender swimming champion Lia Thomas’ titles and formally apologise to affected female athletes after reaching a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that Lia is a man. UPenn entered the resolution agreement on July 1, 2025, to align with federal
The outgoing President and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Funmilayo Ekundayo, has advised entrepreneurs and small business owners to prioritise governance from the very beginning of their business journey. Speaking during her valedictory media parley in Lagos, Funmilayo described
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