23
Apr, Wednesday
-5°C
Current Location
Tag: #BeBoldForChange
Brave Women: “People told me not to show her to the world” | N’kiru Njoku on raising a special needs child and more
by Nk'iru Njoku On the meaning of bravery Bravery is to me, simply doing what you have to do, when you have to do it, regardless of how afraid you…
Read More
Brave Women: “It sometimes annoys me, the level of things she takes from people” | Aisha Yesufu profiles Oby Ezekwesili
by Aisha Yesufu On the 30th of April 2014 I came face to face with an individual that made me to believe in Nigeria. That individual is Dr. Oby Ezekwesili.…
Read More
Brave Women: Seyi, the 24-year-old mother of 12 children
by Seyi Oluyole My name is Oluwaseyi Oluyole, but I go by the name Seyi Oluyole. I am from Ondo state; I am 24. I am a Writer, dance choreographer,…
Read More
Brave Women: Febisola Okonkwo is touching lives
Nigeria has one of the highest populations of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the world; now estimated at 17.5 million, which is 24.5% of all children under the age…
Read More
Brave Women: Too brave to be 30 | Sola Obagbemi profiles Tricia Ikponmwonba
Tricia Ikponmwonba is a brand strategist, a brand coach for SMEs, and founder of StayInSchool, an organisation which aims to provide access to education for vulnerable children in underdeveloped communities…
Read More
Brave Women: The rise and rise of Linda Ikeji
Linda Ikeji, 36, is Nigeria’s highest paid blogger who took to the medium as a pastime in 2006. In this entry, Festus Iyorah profiles her rise to stardom from little beginnings.…
Read More
Brave Women: The game-changing Grace Ihejiamaizu
Nigeria is blessed with social entrepreneurs who have been making a difference despite the fact that they encounter series of challenges ranging from finances to earning people’s trust. One of…
Read More
Brave Women: From rags to riches, the story of Madam Burgess
by Festus Iyorah After the death of her husband 17 years ago, her in-law took everything that belongs to her husband and left her with nothing. Mrs Ernestina Okwuchukwu popularly…
Read More
Brave Women: “A testament to what is possible when you have the guts to chase your greatness” | Arese Ugwu profiles Toke Makinwa
by Arese Ugwu The first time I met Toke was at my leaving do in London, I was moving back to Nigeria and it turned out we were in the…
Read More
Brave Women: “The heart of a lion” | Mo Abudu profiles Kemi Adetiba
by Mo Abudu The shock appears to have come and gone. The headlines remain, but by now, the figures are not news anymore. Not unknown, but likely less prominent in…
Read More
Brave Women: Pamela Adie is changing Nigeria’s LGBT narrative
After the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA) was passed into law in 2013 issues concerning homosexuality are discussed at the fringes and in whispers of the society. It’s considered…
Read More
Opinion: Nigeria, how can we be #BoldForChange?
by Mmanti Umoh International Women's Day 2017 is a significant time to help forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. A call to contribute in the…
Read More
Amina Mohammed, Mo Abudu, Somkele Idhalama & more! YNaija.com and Leading Ladies Africa present the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria
In its quest to inspire a generation of women to do greater things in diverse fields of endeavour, Y!/YNaija.com, in partnership with Leading Ladies Africa, brings you Nigeria’s 100 Most…
Read More
Brave Women: Iheoma Obibi is leading a bedroom revolution in Nigeria
by Festus Iyorah Discussing related to sex is considered little more than taboo in Nigeria. It's fine to talk about them behind closed doors, but be careful to make no attempt to complain about not…
Read More
Brave Women: The melon business women of Agyragu
by Festus Iyorah It’s a Friday—the busiest market day at the Agyragu melon market, Nasarawa. The market is dominated by women of Agyragu attending to potential customers from Lagos, Onitsha,…
Read More
Brave Women: Tara Fela-Durotoye is a trailblazer
In Nigeria, the beauty industry has grown by leaps and bounds. A report by Euromonitor projected the Nigerian beauty and wellness market to value about $3 billion in 2017. Beyond…
Read More
Brave Women: Benedicta is limitless (Part II)
Click here for part I of this story. -- by Festus Iyorah Benedicta is impaired, not impeded In Nigeria, tertiary education is not meant for able-bodied students alone, visually impaired…
Read More
Brave Women: Benedicta is limitless (Part I)
One afternoon in 2003, Benedicta Ogbonna was reading a novel when she lost sight in her right eye after scratching it slightly. In a bid to prevent the second eye…
Read More
Editor’s Note: Introducing Brave Women, a special citizenship series celebrating women all month on YNaija.com
Today we launch the YNaija.com Brave Women series - a special collection of stories inspired by this year's theme for International Women's Day, celebrating bravery in Nigerian women and the…
Read More
SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing stories of bravery, strength and innovation from women across Nigeria
by Festus Iyorah In a country where bad news of crisis are often promoted by media managers because they are sellable or they can drive more traffic—good stories, news are…
Read More
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy