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Petition Court Admits into Evidence Chicago Varsity Transcript Citing Tinubu as Female

In a surprising turn of events at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, a transcript purportedly from Chicago State University, naming Bola Tinubu as a female, was admitted as evidence. The transcript, submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was part of their joint petition challenging... Read More

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Dj Juba

January 20, 2020

Dj Juba wants to show you the reality for women Djs in Nigeria with ‘Assurance’

Dj Juba might not be a name you know in the Nigerian media scene, but perhaps you should, especially because of her most recent documentary project. It shouldn’t be news to anyone that the Nigerian entertainment industry has suffered greatly from misogyny. It is prevalent in the conversations around which female musicians are allowed to... Read More

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#YNaijaEssays: The Future of Film in Nigeria is female

It was obvious from the very first promo images that the Wedding Party was going to be big. Everything about the film seemed big, from the extravagant bejewelled crown a keening Adesua Etomi wore in the promo pictures, to the outsize fame of Banky W finally making the jump from music to film. The Wedding... Read More

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February 1, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Justice Theresa Uzokwe is the latest victim of a tradition of frustrating female office holders out of public service

The recent suspension of Justice Theresa Uzokwe by the Abia state house of assembly is just another in a long list of public officials who have been harassed by their colleagues and frustrated out of office partly because of their gender and ethnicity. It is a strong reminder that women in Nigeria have witnessed humiliation... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Three female suicide bombers dead in foiled Maiduguri hospital attack

Three female bombers have been killed while trying to gain entry into the premises of Molai General Hospital, outskirt of Maiduguri township, on the Maiduguri/Damboa highway. The incident occurred when the suicide bombers who had the IED vest strapped on detonated the IEDs on their bodies, killing themselves and damaging the pedestrian gate. In a... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

The Police in Borno on Saturday said two female suicide bombers were killed after detonating their bombs on Maiduguri-Mafa Highway. DSP Isuku Victor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement said eight people sustained injuries in the incident. He said the incident occurred on Friday at about 17:38 p.m. when the female suicide... Read More

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BREAKING: 3 female suicide bombers neutralised in Maiduguri

The Civilian JTF on Monday intercepted three female suicide bombers in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. The police commissioner, Damien Chukwu in a statement said one of the bombers detonated her bomb while two others were shot. He said, “Borno State Police Command information just received indicates, today (Monday) at about 0510hrs, three female suicide... Read More

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Mogulettes Africa to host Mogulettes Hangout for entrepreneurial women

Mogulettes Africa is an online and female lifestyle community / publication that celebrates African women moguls, support young women startups and mentors the girl child. It was established on the 10th of March 2016 in an effort to contribute to the global movement that uplifts the entrepreneurship ministry of womanhood. Although, Mogulettes Africa is quite... Read More

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Chimamanda

‘I want to put my defensiveness aside’ | Chimamanda issues a non-apology for her recent comments (READ)

Nigerian-born author, Chimamanda Adichie has clarified her statement on transgender women. Adichie in an interview with UK’s Channel 4 news had said it was difficult for her to equate the experiences of transgender women with females who have been women all their lives. Her statement had upset many people who claimed she was wrong. In a... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Opinion: How to be a respected female in Nigeria

by Ololade Ajekigbe For the purpose of this article, let me quickly clarify that in this context, female refers to a lady/woman who’s 25 years of age and above. Now, regardless of your background, qualifications, achievements, physical appearance or social standing, to be considered worthy of respect (which naturally translates to being successful) as a female... Read More

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Just In: Army kills two female suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, disclosed that three female bombers has been gunned down in Monguno, Borno state, while they were preparing to attack Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting spokesman of the army, Sani Usman. The statement said that the bombers attempted to attack the IDPS... Read More

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How negligence of Elegushi Beach operators caused death of 2 post-graduate students

The Lagos state government, on Wednesday, declared that Elegushi Beach operators failed to adhere to safety practice thus leading to the death of two female postgraduate students. According to the state Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Ade Akinsanya, the state government will henceforth punish any beach operator that fails to adhere to standard safety... Read More

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Opinion: You’ve been lied to, a pretty face is not enough

When we look at the media in general, which includes television, radio, the internet, the content of lyrics, music videos and so on; it is shocking as to how women are portrayed. There is still a systemic devaluation of women in our society. Our safety is still being compromised; our bodies are still victimized, objectified... Read More

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This is the teenage girl impersonating Wizkid (PHOTO)

The 19-year-old Wizkid impersonator has been identified as Ifeoma, a 200 level student of Industrial Chemistry in Delta state university (DELSU). She regularly sports a low hair cut, speaks and dresses like a man – which is why her guise was easily believable. She also shares a faint resemblance to the singer. Take a look below.

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Remember the dramatic SA Pastor? He’s back and this time, it’s a female horse (PHOTOS)

He’s been known for many bizarre and dastardly inhumane acts. Having been vindicated from them all, even when he was arrested, he’s back again in the news. Controversial South African pastor, Penuel Mnguni, during his whole night service on Friday, reportedly asked a woman to turn into a white horse, and apparently, she did exactly that. That’s... Read More

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Prisons boss says aides were ‘barbaric, overzealous’ for slapping female lawmaker

Following his summoning to appear before the House Committee on Interior to answer allegations of assaulting a female lawmaker, Onyemachi Mrakpor, the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Peter Ekpendu, on Monday, disowned his security men. Ekpendu, while apologising for the action, also stated that members of his security detail acted on their own and... Read More

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Gabriella Jóźwiak: 7 ways to support women and girls who escape from Boko Haram

Non-governmental organizations working in Nigeria have called for renewed focus on supporting women and girls who escape abduction, as the country marked the second anniversary of the Chibok school kidnappings last week. Two hundred and nineteen of the 276 girls abducted on April 14, 2014, from their secondary school in northeastern Nigeria by Muslim militant... Read More

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‘I’d never encourage my aides to beat up a federal lawmaker’ – Prisons boss

Following the allegation that his aides assaulted a female lawmaker, the Controller-General of Prisons, Peter Ekpendu, on Friday, issued a denial. A statement signed by the Prisons Service Public Relations Officer, Francis Enobore, said neither the official car of the Prisons boss nor the pilot car in his convoy of 4 vehicles, were involved in... Read More

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Female lawmaker beaten up for overtaking convoy of Prisons boss

A female member of the Federal House of Representative, Onyemeachi Mprakpor, is alleged to have been beaten up, on Wednesday, by the security officials attached to the Comptroller-General of Prisons, Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu, within the premises of the National Assembly. This was made known on Thursday by the Minority Leader of the House, Leo Ogor,... Read More

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Photo of the day: Governor Fayose takes a break from bashing Buhari to admire some ‘pears’

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose might just have a soft side after all. The governor, who is famous for his continuously hard and resilient stand against the ruling party, All Progressives Congress and a very vocal critic of President Muhammadu Buhari has, in a picture making its round on the internet, displayed his love... Read More

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Senate rejects gender parity bill because of Sharia law

The 8th Senate has rejected the gender parity bill sponsored by Senate Minority Whip, Senator Biodun Olujimi who represents Ekiti South and is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. The bill’s aim is to empower women economically and politically and also give them equal opportunities in all walks of human life. It was dubbed... Read More

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Chigul breaks down in tears as she speaks on her failed marriage (WATCH)

Wazobia FM On-Air-Personality and comedian Chioma Omeruah popularly known as Chigul was a guest on Kemi Adetiba’s King Women series. King Women is a visual movement that provides accessible online source of mentorship and emotional upliftment to young, impressionable ladies. In a touching emotional discourse, Chigul revealed her family’s reaction to her failed marriage, how she survived and... Read More

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February 10, 2016

58 killed, 78 injured in Tuesday’s attack of IDP camp in Borno

Two female suicide bombers on Tuesday, penetrated an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Dikwa, Borno, attacking and killing 58 persons and leaving 78 injured. The attack occurred when the IDPs queued up to collect their morning food in the camp which accommodates over 50, 000 people displaced by the Boko Haram terrorism. The Zonal Coordinator... Read More

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December 28, 2015

30 killed, 16 injured as two female bombers attack motor park in Adamawa

About 30 people were killed on Monday morning, as two female suicide bombers attacked a motor park, in Madagali, Adamawa state. Premium Times reports that an eye-witness, Danladi Buba, disclosed that the female bombers detonated their bombs at a mini market near a motor park around 9am. “About 30 people were killed with 16 others... Read More

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November 18, 2015

How female sergeant sold baby of ‘mentally unstable’ woman

A female sergeant has been arrested for selling a week-old baby boy who was brought with his mother to a police station. When the baby boy and his mother, Toyin, said to be mentally unstable, were brought to the station by a Good Samaritan in the last week of September, Obotie Adesuwa was the officer... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Cult leader feeds female student with marijuana-cake in DELSU

Three male students of Delta State University, Abraka, were arrested following the allegation that they fed a 17-year-old female colleague with cake laced with Indian hemp. The state Police Commissioner, Alkali Usman said that Bassey Aniekan, was arrested after he confessed that he did it to sway her into a relationship. The victim was discovered... Read More

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August 31, 2015

Vigilantes uncover strip club full of underage strippers

A joint where female teenagers dance naked was discovered by an Asaba-based vigilante group and the operator of the joint arrested last week Thursday. The joint, located in Asaba, hosts bizarre activities, including pornographic shows, especially at weekends. During weekends, the joint was filled to capacity with teenage girls during nightfall who offer sex for money. According... Read More

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August 26, 2015

Being a feminist could cost you your life in Mexico

Feminism is not an agreeable concept everywhere, being a feminist could make one lose her life, at least such is the case of some Mexican women. A Mexican woman, Nadia Vera was murdered simply because she was a feminist, demanding equal rights for women across the country, attending protests, staging plays and writing politically charged poems.... Read More

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Another female suicide bomber arrested in Cameroon (PHOTO)

Another lady has been arrested by Cameroonian police after she tried to bomb a market in Marou, Cameroon yesterday. See pictures from the scene below;

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