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Nigeria’s legislatures’ continuing war against women and the way forward for equality activists
In a move that seems almost calculated to remind Nigerian women that no season, month or day in which their oppression will not find gleeful support from a majority of…
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#OccupyNASS: Nigerian women lists demands after NASS rejects gender bills
Nigeria Women have vowed to mobilise people to occupy the National Assembly if lawmarkers fail to reconsider its stance on some gender equality and equal opportunity bills. The women who…
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The proposed constitutional amendment by Southwest Governors is the real deal for gender inclusion
To be able to say, “Something good is coming from the stable of Nigeria’s political class,” and mean it is not something most Nigerians, myself included, would have thought possible.…
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Alarm: There is an auction market for women all over Nigeria
There is a thriving auction market in Nigeria and what is up for grabs is women. The commodification of women is a mainstay of patriarchal societies across the world -…
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The slow progress of gender parity may be because men are not listening to women
A heated exchange between friends on the merit of men’s allyship in the fight for gender equality concluded thus over the weekend; “You people should go and do your ‘love and…
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#IWD2021 Special: Reflections on time and gender by a nonbinary woman
By Alexandra Maduagwu In many ways, this [life] journey has always been about finding and naming myself. Looking back, there have been moments when my truest form of self breaks…
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Benevolent patriarchy, sexual assault | Non-binary tweets we saw this week on Nigeria Twitter
As public discourse in Nigeria continues to find its way to topics hitherto considered taboo, we continue to document it. This week, find below some of the tweets we saw…
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#HerStory Series: “I wanted my baby to shut up, forever.” | Women’s Month Special
As difficult as it is to believe, nay conceive of, while we talk about women's achievements in Nigeria over the years there is a whole generation of women left behind…
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Paternity Fraud: Nigerian men are worried about the wrong things
The first time I learnt about paternity fraud was in a playful conversation with my mother. I was 10 years old and newly curious about resemblance. To my 10 year-old…
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Despite police reforms, romance between the Nigeria Police Force and gender discrimination continues
The latest victim of gender-based discrimination in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is Corporal Olajide Omolola and she may not be the last, unless we raise enough ruckus to push…
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Why Toke Makinwa is a poster girl for feminism of a different sort
Toke Makinwa is no stranger to controversy – many might even argue her brand is built mostly on that, and while that may be true at face value it is…
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Noble Igwe’s recent tweets will tell you where we are with the patriarchy
In the ever pulsating conversations around gender-equality that happen on social media, domestic responsibilities i.e cooking has been passed around as one of the most primal parts of the conversation.…
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If Governor El-Rufai could do it, then Nigeria should get ready for more women in government
The face of politics in Nigeria has and continues to be male. Brutishly male, older and viciously stagnant. With a significantly minute representation of women in both low and top…
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Vera Ezimora: Why Tiwa Savage’s views on gender equality matter
by Vera Ezimora Tiwa Savage on gender equality — oh, where do I begin? First of all, my apologies for coming in late on this post. I actually tried to…
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The Conversation Cafe to host mentorship session for Teenage girls in honour of The International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of the Girl Child as declared by the United Nations is a day aimed at creating more opportunity for girls and increasing awareness of gender inequality faced by…
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[The Music Blog] Tiwa Savage and Gender Politics: We need to stop expecting celebrities to know sh_t
Tiwa Savage's 2-hour long tell-all interview with the journalist, Azuka Ogujiuba, following a series of emotional social media posts and an alleged suicide attempt by her husband Tunji Balogun, marked…
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The Thread: These are the problems with Tiwa Savage’s comments
In Round 2 of Tiwa Savage vs the Public, the famous singer has been the unfortunate punching bag of Twitter Nigeria. Why? Because she dared express that men and women…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Tiwa Savage joins the ranks of Nigerian celebrities who perpetuate misogyny
It hasn't been quite up to two years now, when Tiwa Savage in an interview with fashion and gossip journalist Azuka Ojuijiuba told the story of her troubled marriage. By…
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Here’s the Tiwa Savage gender equality statement everyone is talking about (LISTEN)
A statement made by Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage on gender equality has become a topic on Twitter. In a chat with BEAT FM's Toolz on 'The Midday Show', the singer…
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Omoigui Osasogie: Gender inequality in Nigeria [NEXT]
by Omoigui Osasogie For many years women have struggled to be heard and continue to fight for equality and respect in the society. The fact that she is female doesn’t…
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The Thread: Trump causes a frenzy on Women’s Day
President of the United States of America, Donal J. Trump, in honour of International Women's Day took the opportunity to tweet this: But when Trump has a backlog…
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Opinion: The Sultan Lied, Gender Equality Bill is not Anti-Islam
by Jude Ndukwe The recent call by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, on the Senate, not to pass the Gender Equality Bill because, according to…
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Octagon Session: The gender equality question
Welcome to another episode of The Octagon session... The Octagon: Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the…
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Harmony Levin: Balancing up on feminism – the Naija perspective [NEXT]
by Harmony Levin “If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The National Assembly finally gives the #GEO bill a chance
It's almost victory for the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill at the Upper Chamber as the bill that had been thrown out by the senators earlier this year has now…
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YNaija Says: Daddy Freeze’s praise of Kaylah is dangerous nonsense
In the early days of his reign as Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has made headlines as perhaps the most accessible Ooni of all time, attending one function after another,…
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Celebrities weigh-in on Olori of Ife’s ‘gender equality’ speech
The speech given by Her Majesty, Queen Wuraola-Zynab Ogunwusi of Ile Ife has sparked more reactions - especially from Nigerian celebrities. Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo believes the Queen is getting…
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Daddy Freeze: I absolutely disagree that men and women are ‘equal’
While many have opposed the Olori of Ife's seemingly unpopular stance against gender equality which she expressed on Thursday, Daddy Freeze has chosen to stand with the Queen on the matter. The Cool FM…
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‘Olori of Ife doesn’t understand gender equality’
A speech made by Her Majesty, Queen Wuraola-Zynab Ogunwusi of Ile Ife, at the Emerging Women Forum on Thursday hit a nerve among the proponents of gender equality. In response to the Olori…
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There can’t be gender equality – Olori of Ife
Her Majesty, Queen Wuraola-Zynab Ogunwusi of Ile Ife, believes that gender equality is hardly achievable in the modern world. While speaking at the Emerging Women Forum on Thursday, June 16,…
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- 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