May 03
Nigeria: Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women With Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom
Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Sustain Burns in Lagos Gas Explosion
A gas explosion, yesterday, rocked the densely populated Alayabiagba community in Ajegunle area of Lagos, leaving nine people injured, including a pregnant woman and children. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - Nigerian Women Now Shun Maternity Leave
·Hit the streets after birth...to make ends meet Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Black Weekend in Rivers As Pregnant Woman, Others Die, 79 Vehicles Burnt in Fire Disaster
*Gov Fubara visits scene, promises compensation Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Could It Be Rape If It's With Your Wife?!
When did that man you married with such love and hope turn into a monster who couldn't stick to his vow to 'protect' you because he's now the one actually violating you? You hear… Read more »
Nigeria: Period Poverty - Millions Bleed in Silence As Prices of Sanitary Pads Hit the Roof
Women, girls risk genital tract infections - EXPERTS Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Transgenders/Crossdressers - Unusual Men Living Their Dreams?
Nigeria may have outlawed homosexuality with stringent punitive measures. And truly appears to have it under lock and key but it is a country where transgenders and crossdressers… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Seeks Help in Locating Woman Seen Assaulting Baby in Viral Video
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on the public to help in locating a woman seen in video maltreating a baby for urinating on the floor. Read more »
Nigeria: Marriage Crash - Lessons From Ay, Estranged Wife's Separation
After years of trying to knit and weave the fabric of their 15 year-old marriage together, the seam has finally torn irreparably for comedian Ay, Ayo Makun and his estranged wife,… Read more »
Nigeria: Does Your Man Have the 'Love Rat' Gene?!
How do you spot a love rat? The current man in your life has virtually swept you off your feet. Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct 15 Women, One Man in Southern Kaduna
Terrorists, yesterday, attacked the Dogon-noma community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State and abducted 15 women and one man. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Police Investigate Death of Female Baker in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has begun an investigation into the death of a female baker, one Tina Ileogben, whose dead body was found in her room. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: I Pray to See a Woman President in Our Lifetime - Damagum
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, has expressed a desire to see a woman emerge as Nigeria's President in his lifetime. Read more »
Nigeria: South African Jewish Women March Against Abuse of Gaza Hostages
A group of South African Jewish women held an International Women's Day march on Friday to denounce their government's silence on alleged abuse by Hamas fighters against Israeli… Read more »
Nigeria: Women's Day - Otti Approves N100,000 Interest-Free Loan to Abia Women Entrepreneurs
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he has approved immediate disbursement of N100,000 interest free-loan to Abia women entrepreneurs among other operators of small and medium… Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Free 300 Kidnapped Women in Borno, Reps Ask Security Agencies
The House of Representatives on Thursday called on security agencies to free 300 women kidnapped in Borno state while fetching fire woods in the bush. Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: Stop Taking Illicit Drugs, Marwa Cautions Women, Youths
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has advised Nigerian women and youths to desist from taking psychoactive drugs and alcohol. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Don't Argue With Your Husbands - Minister Tells Women
The Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has advised women to always keep quiet whenever an argument comes up with their husbands at home. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Bandits Now Rape Our Women, Zamfara Indigene Laments
Kaduna--Bandit attacks on rural communities in Zamfara State have taken another dimension as the hoodlums now concentrate in raping married women and girls in their family homes. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - L'll Pick APC Ticket - Adekojo
The first female governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, Funmilayo Adekojo, has declared that she would pick the party's ticket… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs 6-Month Pregnant Woman, 23 Other Suspected Drug Suppliers
A six-month pregnant lady, a mother of three children and three other women and a 42-year-old man are among 24 suspected drug traffickers and dealers arrested in major interdiction… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 11, Abduct One Woman in Chibok
Some Boko Haram terrorists have killed 11 persons and abducted a woman in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Change of Passport Data - It's Cruel for NIS to Force Married Women to Abuja - Interior Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has frowned at the many man-made encumbrances regarding change of passport data by Nigerians, especially married women, saying it is a… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Electric Taxis Excite Maiduguri Residents, Call for Women Drivers
The deployment of electric taxis in Maiduguri has continued to excite commuters who commended the initiative and called for the employment of women to drive some of the vehicles. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Katsina Chief Judge Pledges Special Court for Child Abuse, GBV Cases
Following the ceremonial assent of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Protection Law in Katsina State on Friday, the state's Chief Judge, Justice… Read more »