Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, addressed over 1,000 young leaders on May 5, 2025, at the “NEXT Milan Forum on Empowering Future Leaders.” She encouraged
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari following his arrest on serious charges of rape. The decisions mark a major political leadership in her administration after recently taking
Damilare Mary Olakulehin lectures at Sub-Saharan Africa’s number one institution of special education— the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Nigeria. She is the National Secretary of the Deaf Women
A Nigerian human rights group, Hopes Haven Foundation, has raised alarm over the continued detention of Francis Julianah Omowunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq. The group reported that
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari following his arrest on serious charges of rape. The decisions mark a major political leadership in her administration after recently taking over the country’s presidency. Mac-Albert Hengari, 59, was arrested after
A Nigerian human rights group, Hopes Haven Foundation, has raised alarm over the continued detention of Francis Julianah Omowunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq. The group reported that she was raped and abused by her employer and is
26-year-old David Isaiah has been sentenced to death by hanging for conspiracy, kidnapping, and the murder of a prostitute, Comfort James. Justice Lekan Olatawura of the Ekiti State High Court carried out the sentencing. David was arraigned on April 18,
The federal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs opened on May 5, 2025, in Manhattan with jury selection, marking the beginning of what is expected to be an intense and high-profile legal battle that
The Resilient Girl Initiative is set to host the 2025 edition of its LEVAWG (Leadership and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls) programme on May 14, 2025, in Oro community, Kwara State. This initiative continues its mission to educate and empower female students on the
Fetish mining is as old as humans. However, the rise of social media can be credited with the digitisation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), such that previously overlooked GBV has crept its way to the mainstream stage. Never-heard-of GBV is being given a name and coverage,
The Bethesda Child Support Foundation has successfully concluded its year-long “SHE Reads” initiative, a literacy programme designed to empower young women between the ages of 15 and 20 in the Ojumole community within the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The programme, which focused
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects millions of women during their reproductive years (ages 15 to 44). Characterised by hormone imbalances, cysts in the ovaries, and irregular menstrual cycles, PCOS can impact both a woman’s health and quality of life.
Rihanna’s stunning appearance at the 2025 Met Gala turned heads but sparked powerful conversations about womanhood, timing, and societal expectations. The global superstar and fashion icon confirmed she is expecting her third child at age 37, once again challenging the pressure placed on women to
Nigerian stars Arya Starr, Tems, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie lit up the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in a historic night for African creatives’ representation. The event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is an annual high-fashion event themed ‘Superfine: Tailoring
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has reached a major milestone in her international music journey. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has certified her hit single “Rush” Platinum in the United Kingdom. The certification was awarded after the 2022 breakout track surpassed 600,000 units in combined
The 17th edition of The Headies Awards lit up the Landmark Events Centre on April 27, 2025, in grand style, celebrating excellence in Nigerian music. Hosted by acclaimed Nollywood actress Nancy Isime, the star-studded evening featured electrifying performances from top talents including Yemi Alade and
By naming ourselves as Feminists, we politicise the struggle for women’s rights, question the legitimacy of the structures that keep women subjugated, and raise social consciousness to demand change for gender justice. Our feminist identity is not qualified with ifs. Buts’, or `Howevers’. We are Feminists. Full stop” – Charter of Feminist Principles
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