In commitment to her support for education and empowerment for Nigerian youths, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, awarded N47 million and over 40 laptops to tertiary students nationwide. This
A research report on the Prevalence and Drivers of Gender violence (GBV) Among Women with Disabilities (WWDs) in Nigeria has revealed that 53% WWDs across Nigeria have experienced GBV. This
Nollywood actress Aduni Ade shared an inspiring message to the Nigerian younger people, encouraging them never to diminish themselves to fit into other people’s expectations. In a video message, Aduni
Rights activist Rinu Oduala has raised concerns over the continued suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate. Recall On August 28, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan informed the Senate
A social media post on X, shared by @tomi_waziri on September 8, 2025, has sparked heated reactions after she advised wives to find alternative ways to satisfy their husbands’ sexual urges, even when they are tired. In the viral post,
In a landmark lawsuit, more than a hundred South Korean women accused the US military authority of forced prostitution during the military presence in their country. The alleged exploitation occurred from 1950 to the 1980s. According to historians and women’s
A Nigerian man, identified as Lintex Ogale, has been arrested for the murder of interior designer Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche. He killed her in Lagos on the night of September 3, 2025, months after she ended their
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has condemned the brutal murder of Ms. Modupe Alasin of Efon Alaaye local government, who was killed by her husband. According to the police, her husband beats her till death. According
Ask the majority of people, even women, what a feminist choice is, and they would tell you it is a choice made by a woman. So whether she is choosing to be a stay-at-home mum, or choosing to change her religion and her surname, or
Today, September 8, is International Literacy Day, which is usually about reading and writing. But literacy is more than the ability to recognise letters on a page. It is also about engaging with ideas, questioning what you are told, and acting on knowledge. For us
Society painted motherhood as a woman’s ultimate joy. But for Nnu Ego, that joy is unattainable, replaced by endless suffering and sacrifice. Perhaps, a better title for the novel would have been “The Sorrows of Motherhood.” Buchi Emecheta’s Joys of Motherhood unravels the painful truth
The first time Naomi Pilula had her most viral post on Instagram wasn’t because of her unique arguments in court or winning a landmark case. It was because of her appearance, particularly her nose, a feature of her identity. The Zambian lawyer posted a regular
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the appointment of Ms. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as the Acting Head of Service, following the death of her predecessor, Ms. Grace Adayilo. She was appointed in an acting capacity, pending the appointment of a substantive Head of
Ms. Onyinyechi Basil, a 25-year-old native of Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, 2025. At the national competition’s grand finale, held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ms. Onyinyechi outshone four finalist contestants to become the new Miss Universe Nigeria. Initially, 22 contestants were
Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, the 17-year-old winner of the TeenEagle Global competition, has been awarded N200,000 by the Federal government in recognition of her outstanding performance. Nafisa is among the trio who made Nigeria proud on the global stage. She defeated over 20,000 students from 69
Elizabeth Adams Oyarese is an educator, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in educational management and youth empowerment. As the Founder of Linking Circles Academy, her work has impacted more than 9,000 Nigerian students while championing accessible learning environments. A 2025
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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