From cases of domestic violence to victories on the football pitch, this week has been filled with headlines that spark concern, celebration, and critical conversation. Catch up on the top
In a show of injustice and deep reinforcement of patriarchal structure in the Nigerian political realm, the Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the chairperson of the Senate committee
Ajana Chioma Isabella, a law student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has died in a tragic incident that has sparked outrage across campus and beyond. The student, who had chronic
A disturbing case of domestic abuse has emerged involving a serving Nigerian police officer, Inspector Olowookere Michael, who was caught on video violently assaulting his wife in front of their
A disturbing case of domestic abuse has emerged involving a serving Nigerian police officer, Inspector Olowookere Michael, who was caught on video violently assaulting his wife in front of their children after she requested financial support to pay for their
Depriving her of the right to life, Emmanuel Gambo, a 22-year-old undergraduate student of the Material and Metallurgical Engineering department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), murdered Deborah Sam-Praise on the early hours of June 15, 2025, at the Obukpa hotel,
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an Islamic cleric, identified as Abdulkareem Kadiri, for reportedly raping an eight-year-old girl in the Babasanya-Aranka area of Ede, Osun State. The incident, which occurred on July 5, 2025, triggered
In a landmark move to address the gender-related killings of women and girls in Nigeria, the DOHS Cares for Vulnerable Women and Children Foundation and the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
There are over 200 countries today, and fewer than ten countries are engaged in formal war (a war between sovereign states and which is usually the type invoked in online discourses). By contrast, 250 babies are born every minute, amounting to over 130 million a
The gender discourse online is exhausting. There’s a lot of noise, and somewhere in between the backlash, the blame, and the big declarations, we’ve stopped making sense. There’s a growing narrative that marriage holds no value for men anymore. That women have become too modern,
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
In every 10 African marriages, there are 7 Ujus who society and religion have confined to an abusive marriage. Aiwanose Odafen’s debut novel, “Tomorrow I Become A Woman,” is a bold critique of religion and societal manipulation of women’s rights. It’s a call for gender
The Super Falcons of Nigeria kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in style, defeating Tunisia 3–0 in their opening Group B match on July 6, 2025. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring early, bundling in a fourth-minute goal after
Ms. Mary Blaine has become the new executive secretary of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), effective on July 1st, 2025. The African Tax Administration Forum is a platform that offers tax expertise and support to its African member countries through training, short courses, technical
Grammy-winning Beninese singer and global music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognised Hollywood icon. The 64-year-old singer, known for
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
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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