Nigeria: How 70-Year-Old Woman Was Murdered, Buried in Shallow Grave - Police

Police said one of the suspects demanded ransom from the victim's children weeks after allegedly murdering her. Read more »

Nigeria: CAF Women's Champions League - Edo Queens Secure Dramatic Semi-Final Ticket

Melinda Kgadiete's 24th-minute strike had given Sundowns the lead, but Edo Queens' determination and resilience paid off in stoppage time. Read more »

Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence-Themed Film 'Voice Within' to Premiere in Abuja

The cast features a talented ensemble of Nigerian actors, with standout performances by Grace Daudu, Mbasity Jesse, Tolu Asanu, Franca Igwe and many others. Read more »

Nigeria: GBV - Nigerian Minister Rolls Out Activities for 16 Days of Activism

The minister said the campaign will be sustained beyond 10 December to tackle and raise awareness about GBV in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Women Run - Organisers Thrilled With Massive Turnout As Foreign Runners Arrive

Coordinator Tayo Popoola expressed delight at the response while emphasising the need for control to maintain the event's integrity. Read more »

Nigeria: International Road Racer Mhlaba-Adebo Gears Up for Lagos Women Run

Concurrently, the Lagos Women Run Expo kicked off on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, featuring an empowerment programme for women Read more »

Nigeria: Ministers - Tinubu Ignores Campaign Promise On Women Representation

President Tinubu is not alone in jettisoning fair women representation in his cabinet. Since 1999, no Nigerian president has attained the 35 per cent women affirmative action. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Nigeria's Speaker Wants Joint Tickets, Reserved Legislative Seats for Women

"I have directed the Constitutional Review Committee to focus on reforms that promote gender equity." Read more »

Nigeria: 17 Trafficked Nigerian Women Rescued From Ghana

Nineteen young girls and boys trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought home. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Sacked By President Tinubu Speaks

President Bola Tinubu sacked five ministers on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: MFM, Customs Set for Thrilling Showdown in Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League

Basketball fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing whether MFM will retain their title or if Customs can exact revenge. Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change Triggers Violence Against Women - Study

UCL's research also revealed that countries hit by climate disasters see a significant surge in domestic violence rates. Read more »

Nigeria: 16-Year-Old Student Accuses Utme Invigilator of Sexual Harassment, Petitions Senate

Chizitere Obioha alleged that the invigilator, Mutiu Olayemi, requested her phone number during the examination, but she declined, and after that, her result was subsequently… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Becomes First African President of Union for International Cancer Control

Mrs Shinkafi-Bagudu, a former first lady of Kebbi State, North-west Nigeria, is expected to serve in this capacity for a two-year term of office from 2024 to 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Kills Pregnant Women, One Other in Ebonyi - Official

"The flood also affected 12 schools, six houses and 45 shops at the Abakaliki Building Material Market." Read more »

Nigeria: Updated - Edo 2024: Only One Woman in Race for Governorship Seat, Five Others As Deputies

Representing the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Ms Ofure-Key is defying the odds to put up a good fight. Read more »

Africa: Gender Equality - 2030 Global Goal May Not Be Met - - Report

According to the report, the world still needs to catch up to its commitments to women and girls. Read more »

Nigeria: 19-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Stabs Man to Death in Lagos

Mr Hundeyin said that detectives from the division visited the scene where the lifeless body of Azeez was seen on the ground in a pool of blood, with a deep cut on his neck. Read more »

Nigeria: U-20 Women's World Cup - Nigeria Loses 1-3 to Germany, Must Defeat Venezuela to Stay On

Germany secured a 3-1 victory over Nigeria, scoring twice in the last 30 minutes, as the Falconets squandered key scoring opportunities, particularly in the first half. Read more »

Nigeria: Ohanaeze Reacts to Threat By Canada-Based Nigerian Woman to Poison Yoruba, Benin People

The woman, identified as Amaka Sunnberger, is heard in a viral video threatening to poison any Yoruba or Benin person she came across at her workplace. Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Killed in Fresh Attack in Niger State As Bandits Demand 130 Motorcycles As Ransom for 26 Kidnapped Women

The fresh attack in Bassa and Anguwan Mai-giro in Rafi and Shiroro local government area of the state came on the same day that bandits demanded 13 motorcycles as ransom for the… Read more »

Nigeria: South African Home Affairs Reveals More in Stolen Identity Case of Adetshina's Mother

The South Africa Department of Home Affairs has revealed more about the investigation launched into Chidimma Adetshina's citizenship authenticity. Read more »

Nigeria: Vow2024 - Annual Voice of Women Conference Holds in October

The conference will host grassroots and urban women in constructive conversations on the crucial roles of grassroots women in achieving inclusive policies. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Feeds Her Children With Chicken Feeds

The children are all girls, the oldest five years old and the youngest slightly above one year. Read more »

Nigeria: When Are African Women Athletes Woman Enough?

The Paris Olympics were a reminder of how sports are the latest chapter in Eurocentric ideals that cruelly affect African women. Read more »