RSA leads Kogi Central Senatorial Ambition
One of the aspirants for the APC Senatorial Seat, and the only female contestant, Hajia Ramatu Shehu Atta, joined several other APC female contestants from […]
Women
FUTA gets first Female Vice Chancellor as Council appoints Adenike Oladiji
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA has appointed Professor (Mrs) Adenike Temidayo Oladiji of the Department of Biochemistry, University of […]
“I will continue to push for legislation on gender parity” – Sen Nnamani
Legislation Abuja, April 8, 2022 (NAN) Former Governor of Enugu State, Sen. Chimaraoke Nnamani, has reiterated his resolve to continue to push for legislation on […]
Nigerian Women still don’t have equal access to national decision making — NBS
By Okeoghene AkubuikeThe National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) has revealed that women still do not have equal access to decision making and power-sharing at all levels […]
Desperate Instagram celebrities destroying Nollywood says Kanayo O. Kanayo
Desperate Instagram celebrities are destroying Nollywood by doing everything to be like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, and other genuine actresses according to […]
Osinachi: Madam Tallen, stop traumatizing the kids further, Group pleads
For exposing children of late iconic gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu to the parade of their embattled father, Mr. Peter Nwachukwu, being investigated for her death, […]
IGP receives Women Affairs Minister, says Police will charge Osinachi’s husband to court, if..
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, who paid […]
Affirmative Action: NCWS says High Court ruling restores faith of Nigerian women
By Dorcas JonahThe National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), says the Federal High court ruling, which upheld 35 per cent Affirmative Action for women, has […]
Families of abducted Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims appeal to Buhari for intervention
Families of abducted and missing train passengers on the ill-fated Nigerian Railway Corporation AK9 Kaduna bound train attacked by terrorists on Monday March 28th, 2022, […]
35% affirmative action: Court gives judgment in favour of women groups
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, delivered judgment in favour of some women groups asking the Federal Government to implement the […]
Women, children drown as boat capsizes while fleeing terrorist attacks
…Sani Bello Mourns Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has expressed grief as many people including women and children drowned in Guni-Zumba River while […]
2023: Why Wike offers brightest prospect for women empowerment
By Mallam Ahmed Farouk As is expected of the moment, political actors with interest in the presidency are falling over themselves to obtain the support […]
An appeal to APC to support Women
By Bushrah Balogun Dear All Progressive Congress (APC) Delegates,It is with utmost humility that I write to draw your attention to the need to be […]
AANI President congratulates first female Monitor General at NIPSS
The National President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, mni has expressed delight over […]
Benue Govt to establish Family Courts
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has hinted that his administration will establish Family Courts to facilitate speedy trials of cases relating to human trafficking, gender […]
UPDATE: Kaduna governorship aspirant donates bus to NUJ
Kaduna State governorship aspirant and Senator representing Kaduna Central District, Uba Sani has donated a brand new Ford Galaxy Bus to the state branch of […]
Senate not considering revisiting Gender Bill – Senator Abaribe
Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe on Sunday expressed doubt that the Senate will take a second look at the gender bills rejected by the 9th Assembly. The Senate […]
IWD 2022: EU pledges support for women human rights defenders in Nigeria
The European Union has said it would work towards removing barriers against, and strengthening, the leadership and participation of women and girls and empowering them as agents […]
IWD 2022: Letter for SML, By Amina Salihu
Dear Friends, In 2017, I challenged myself and other sisters to do two things on every International Women’s Day (IWD): celebrate a sister whose strength has borne […]
‘Organize, don’t agonize’, Aremu hails women’s struggle against barriers for inclusion
As criticisms trail the recent controversial rejection of the five gender bills by the National Assembly members, women have been encouraged “not to relent and […]
Reps to reconsider 3 rejected gender bills
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, March 8, 2022(NAN) The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on three gender-related bills which were earlier rejected.The decision was […]
Gender Bills: Nigerian women vow to break political bias, continue to occupy NASS
Some Nigerian Women, under the name “Women Manifesto’’, on Monday said that they would continue to occupy the National Assembly (NASS) until women aspirations of […]
Women protest killing of Affirmative Action bills
….vow to use their numerical strength to unseat lawmakers By Haruna Salami Women groups under aegis of Women in Nigeria, WIN have vehemently protested the […]
Keren: Civil Society, Mother threaten legal action against Reps to compel public hearing
An anti- Sexual and Gender Based Violence coalition of Civil Society organisations and Mother of 14 year old boarding student of Premiere Academy Lugbe, Abuja […]
Group urges action against prevalence rape, sexual harassment in workplaces
HEIR Women Development, a female-focused social enterprise, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify effort in addressing prevalence gender and sexual […]