Category: women
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NEXT UN CHIEF: MEMBER STATES URGED TO ACT EARLY, NOMINATE WOMEN
The United Nations is already looking ahead to its next leader — and the call is for speed and inclusivity. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has urged Member States to submit qualified candidates early for the next UN Secretary-General, while strongly encouraging the nomination of women to ensure a balanced and inclusive process. Speaking…
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A’IBOM ASSEMBLY SHUTS DOWN WILD RUMOR: NO BILL JAILING WOMEN FOR DATING MARRIED MEN
Scrolling past that shocking Facebook post claiming Akwa Ibom wants to lock up women for 10 years over married men? Total fake news, says the State House of Assembly. In a Monday statement, Info Committee Chair Mr. Jerry Otu blasted the viral claim—traced to one Obiavel Albert Abigo—as “fabrication with no legislative basis.” No bill…
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PLATEAU FIRST LADY CELEBRATES NEW YEAR BABIES WITH HOSPITAL GIFTS
Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s wife, Helen Mutfwang, visited four public hospitals Thursday, distributing cash, baby clothes, and provisions to over 100 New Year’s Day mothers and newborns. Mutfwang, joined by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, called the gesture a welcome for “life’s greatest blessings” and support for families. She urged communities to celebrate new beginnings…
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ANAMBRA FIRST LADY DR. NONYE SOLUDO SPARKS CHRISTMAS LOVE REVOLUTION ACROSS NIGERIA
Amid Nigeria’s festive buzz – from economic squeezes to family gatherings – Anambra Governor’s wife Dr. Nonye Soludo dropped a powerful Christmas call in Awka: Make this season legendary by unleashing genuine love and kindness on everyone, no matter how tiny the gesture feels. She unpacked Jesus’ birth as the ultimate blueprint for selflessness, compassion,…
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NASLAF WOMEN LEADER EMPOWERS FEMALE AIDES WITH TECH TRAINING AND TABLETS
Ayoola Fakunle, National Women Leader of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF), rolled out a game-changing capacity-building session for female legislative aides in Abuja, arming them with ICT skills, tablets and fresh know-how to supercharge lawmaking efficiency and keep Nigeria’s lawmakers ahead in the global digital race. Chatting with journalists post-training, Fakunle stressed aides…
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WOMEN’S HEALTH LEADERS DEMAND GENDER EQUITY AT THE TOP
Health sector heavyweights rallied in Abuja Wednesday at the EmpowerHer Health Fellowship graduation, slamming Nigeria’s leadership gap where women deliver 70% of care but stay sidelined—pushing for more female voices in decision rooms to unlock half our talent pool and supercharge resilient systems. Women in Global Health Nigeria co-founder Dr Peju Adeniran kicked off the…
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SPRiNG PROGRAMME CHEERS NIGERIA’S NAP III LAUNCH, VOWS FULL IMPLEMENTATION BACKING
The UK-backed Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme hailed the Federal Government’s rollout of the third National Action Plan (NAP III) on Women, Peace and Security in Abuja, pledging hands-on support to weave women into peacebuilding, justice reforms and security ops amid rising violence, radicalization and SGBV threats. Tetra Tech’s Team Lead Dr…
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FG LAUNCHES NAP III TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN PEACE & SECURITY
Nigeria’s First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu inaugurated the Third National Action Plan (NAP III) on UNSCR 1325 for 2024-2028 in Abuja, doubling down on women as peace architects amid insecurity—spotlighting their grit in conflict mediation and community rebuilds under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope push for inclusion and stability. Minister Imaan Ibrahim-Sulaiman unveiled the multi-sectoral…
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MARYAM CIROMA URGES WRITERS: PEN WOMEN’S STORIES TO SMASH STEREOTYPES
Former Women Affairs Minister Maryam Ciroma fired up authors at ANA Abuja’s end-of-year dinner, calling on Nigeria’s wordsmiths to wield their craft as weapons against patriarchy—writing histories that spotlight women’s struggles, push equal governance shots, and educate the girl child to propel the nation forward. Speaking at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village event themed “A…
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OGUN STATE ALARMED BY 502 GBV CASES IN 11 MONTHS
Ogun State’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development dropped a chilling stat during Tuesday’s 16 Days of Activism walk in Abeokuta: 502 Gender-Based Violence cases from January to November, signaling a crisis hitting women, girls, and vulnerable folks hard. Commissioner Mrs. Adijat Adeleye called the numbers “deeply troubling,” with 120 at Sexual Assault Referral…
