Brave Women: From rags to riches, the story of Madam Burgess

Opinion: My bold act for change- Confronting gender stereotypes

by Edem Andah – Ossai Sometime in 2015, while completing a post-graduate programme at the University of Ibadan, I witnessed a heated exchange between a young man and a lady in the Faculty over an issue to do with a student body election process. The loud argument was about to turn fierce as the... Read More

African stereotypes, Be Bold For Change, Gender stereotypes, International Women's Day, patriarchy

March 17, 2017

Opinion: Big talks, jamborees and conundrums from the International Women’s Day 2017

by Opeyemi Oriniowo The 2017 international women’s day (IWD) celebration has come and gone but not without leaving its fair share of big talks, jamborees, camaraderie and conundrums; at least from the perspective of a young man carving a path in Africa’s social sector of complex problems. Over the past week and in... Read More

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March 13, 2017

Apostle Suleiman, President IJGB Buhari, Kemen | Here are last week’s winners and losers

The Nigerian President shut naysayers up by making an unanticipated return, a man of God finds himself in a messy scandal, BBNaija’s Kemen is sorry but not sorry and Etisalat is in a massive debt problem. Here are all the winners and losers from last week’s most prominent newsmakers. WINNERS President Muhammadu “I Just Got... Read More

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March 10, 2017

Emeka Emuwa, Ifeoma Fafunwa, Achenyo Adachaba, Tayo Oviosu, Adenrele Sonariwo, others celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 with Union Bank

Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s longest standing and innovative banks, celebrated the 2017 International Women’s Day themed Be Bold for Change, with an event held at the bank’s Head Office in Marina, Lagos. The event featured a panel discussion which was moderated by Dr. Anino Emuwa, with participants such as Ifeoma Fafunwa, Chief Creative Director,... Read More

The Thread: Powerful African women in history

Yesterday, we marked International Women’s Day. This thread captures the impact of African women in the world. They were scientists, activists, artists, feminists. They changed the status quo in extraordinary ways. This here is our salute to the women who have gone before us. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839504062789738497 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839506096259649536 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839506676881354752 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839507978315157504 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839510101144784896 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839512122119749632 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839514074073292800 https://twitter.com/Christiana1987/status/839517084212027392... Read More

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March 9, 2017

#BBNaija: Let’s talk about consent, Desmond Elliot visits the house +more highlights

Day 45 in the Big Brother House and it’s International Women’s Day just as it is in “the outside world”. Biggie smartly used the opportunity to get the housemate to talk and learn about consent and rape as it relates to Kemen’s disqualification on Sunday nights. Guess who came in to preach the gospel of... Read More

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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: I have tremendous respect for women and the many roles they serve that are vital to the fabric of our society and our economy. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017 On... Read More

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#InternationalWomensDay: We are committed to protecting women from gender-based violence – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday lauded the contribution of Nigerian women to nation building since independence. Osinbajo, who made the remarks in a message made available to journalists to mark the International Women’s Day, said the present administration was committed to protecting women from all forms of gender-based violence. Osinbajo said,... Read More

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The Thread: Top 7 quotes in celebration of International Women’s Day

As we celebrate the woman today, these tweets punctuate why woman is a force to reckon with. Do see below: "In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders." – Sheryl Sandberg #womensday#internationalwomensday pic.twitter.com/2Eed35I4HA — Quinconx (@quinconx) March 8, 2017 Happy #InternationalWomensDay. More power to all the women/girls. #BeBoldForChange &... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: “It is time for Nigerian women to do things differently” | Sen Oluremi Tinubu charges women

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, took to Twitter to share a series of tweets where she calls on Nigerian women to embrace boldness and inspire the change they desire. See her tweets: I'd like to wish all Nigerian women a happy International Women's Day. — Oluremi... Read More

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The Thread: It might be a bad thing to think women are special

Today marks International Women’s Day. As we celebrate ambition, empowerment, abilities, it is a day that serves as a reminder that gender parity needs to happen. Christine Mungai explains below: For #InternationalWomensDay, something counter-intuitive: resisting the notion women have a unique spiritual beauty or glory. Hear me out — Christine Mungai (@chris_mungai) March 8, 2017 There's... Read More

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International Women’s Day 2017: Remembering Patience Gilbert

by Imam Imam International Women’s Day is a day set aside by the United Nations to highlight achievements of the womenfolk, as well as commemorate their struggles for basic rights. I always chose a day like this to pay tribute to women whose different roles have moulded me into who I am today. Looking... Read More

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“I have tremendous respect for women…” | Trump says in #InternationalWomensDay message

by Dolapo Adelana US president Donald Trump has praised the critical role women in America and around the world play in the society. Trump, who stated this in his message on International Women’s Day said he had “tremendous respect for women”. “I have tremendous respect for women and the many roles they serve that are... Read More

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The Thread: Aisha Buhari’s International Women’s Day message

Today, we mark International Women’s Day. It is a day set aside to globally celebrate ‘the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as well as give a ‘call to action for accelerating gender parity.’ The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari has a few words for women in Nigeria today. Do see below: https://twitter.com/aishambuhari/status/839384917180055552... Read More

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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 conversations that “can help women advance and unleash the limitless potential offered to economies the world over.” Without united voices, women would be left behind.... Read More

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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 Influential Women – #Y100Women. This list, just like previous incarnations in 2015 and 2016, spotlights Nigerian women who continue to make lofty strides in different aspects... Read More

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March 7, 2017

How is the Nigerian music industry celebrating women ahead of International Women’s Day?

The other day we wrote to Nigerian musicians asking them if they didn’t consider the goal of their career to be timelessness. Earlier, Ayodeji Rotinwa had lamented the lack socially conscious content in the Nigerian music industry. To be honest, we cannot really say that this void in the music industry is a completely Nigerian... Read More

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March 1, 2017

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 different ways in which it is expressed. The series will run every other day, throughout the month of March, and is part of YNaija’s citizenship... Read More

Citizenship

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March 1, 2017

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 often left off the beaten path. They hardly grace the front pages of newspaper or top the trend list on twitter. But growing as a... Read More

Citizenship

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March 8, 2016

Senator Ali Ndume objectifies women, urges Saraki to marry another wife

What started as a motion on gender parity by Senator Oluremi Tinubu got distorted and trivialised by Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, during plenary session of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, March 8. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, while raising a point of order to present a motion sponsored by the Committee on Women Affairs, never had any... Read More

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March 12, 2014

Henry Okelue: Domestic violence – The role of family in raising a real man

by Henry Okelue It behoves parents to see it as a crusade to impart in their children, and for the purpose if this piece, their sons the twin attributes of respect and restraint, no matter the provocation. This should be extended to how they treat their siblings, their friends, and their classmates, especially the girls.... Read More

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March 8, 2014

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Opinion: Violence against women is not a ‘family matter’

by Tobi Asekun Domestic violence does not know race, religion or status. It affects every “level” in the society. Domestic violence in simple terms is any form of violence against a person by another in a domestic relationship; either married or not married. This could also be known as intimate-partner violence. According to the World... Read More

March 8, 2014

These are 14 of our favourite ladies on International Women’s Day (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Today March 8th is International Women’s Day and it is another opportunity to celebrate women all around the world. African women are known to be resilient, strong and courageous and so today we have decided to celebrate 14 of our favourite ladies in no particular order. Photos below: 1, Joke Silva: Joke... Read More

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March 8, 2013

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Dora Akunyili, Oby Ezekwesili, ‘Mama Put’: Alibaba celebrates Nigerian women in pictures (PHOTOS, TWEETS)

by Rachel Ogbu Comedian Ali Baba is marking this year’s International Women’s Day on his Twitter page with tweets and symbolic photos that highlights his opinion on the issue. From politicians; Dora Akunyili, Oby Ezekwesili to fashion designers; Deola Sagoe and Tiffany Amber not to forget Mama Put, Ali Baba pays tribute and salutes you all, take a look:... Read More

March 8, 2013

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“Nigerian women can be equal partners with men” – President Jonathan reavows breaking gender barriers

by Rachel Ogbu In celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, March 8, with the UN theme – “A Promise is a Promise: Time For Action To End Violence Against Women”, President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured Nigerian women that having already taken very significant steps to fulfil his promise of affirmative action to further empower Nigerian... Read More

March 7, 2013

Talk show host Redi Tlhabi delves into the nasty world of rape on Al Jazeera this Women’s Day

by Rachel Ogbu The stories of rape and violence against women continue to dishearten people around the world on a daily basis but still more others continue to attack women of all ages, destroying lives. It is a menace that does not have a social class and goes beyond boundaries of religion, age or wealth.... Read More

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March 13, 2012