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My Grandmother and the Many Faces of Patriarchy My grandmother is one of the strongest women I know. Compared to people we think are the same age as hers, she can still stand well and do things by herself. She…
The Department of Political Science at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has promoted Damilola Agbalajobi to the rank of professor, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female professor in the department’s 63-year history. The university’s Appointment and…
The Jigawa State Government has approved a directive allowing female security operatives to wear the hijab while on duty, following a resolution by the State Executive Council. The decision, announced by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir…
Introduction According to the United Nations, every 10 minutes, a woman is killed, a sobering statistic that underscores the global crisis of gender-based violence. In 2023, Africa bore the highest burden of intimate partner and family-related femicide in the world,…
When the sun was golden brown at its apex, Oluwakemi Adeyemi, a hairdresser at Aguda-Ogba, Lagos, had her first customer on a weekend. She told me that in previous years, she typically had customers from dawn to dusk from Friday…
Today is National Girl, Me Too Day, a day to celebrate the strength, endurance, and solidarity of women everywhere. It’s a reminder that no woman stands alone. Every challenge, triumph, and act of courage is felt by us all. In…
African society believes it is better to stay married than to leave a toxic relationship. The Yorubas will say, “Once you get married, your place (daughter) is permanently erased in the father’s house.” The Igbos practically “sell” their daughters at…
Hello friend,Feminism is not a fan club. It is not about forming cliques, ruining reputations, or turning disagreements into personal attacks. It is a movement for gender justice, and that means different opinions will always exist. That is not a…
Popular Nollywood icon and veteran actress Genevieve Nnaji has once again demonstrated the power of self-assurance, refusing to let ageist attacks diminish her presence or legacy. When social media trolls attempted to shame her for growing older after posting her…
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan’s newly launched lifestyle brand, As Ever, has made an immediate impact. Its inaugural collection sold out in under an hour. The debut lineup, featuring eight artisanal products—including a raspberry spread and flower sprinkles—was met with…
