Obiageli Ezekwesili to chair Women in Leadership Conference

Obiageli Ezekwesili to chair Women in Leadership Conference

Former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and newly-appointed International Institute for Electoral Assistance’s Democracy Ambassador, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, will chair the Women in Leadership Conference set to hold on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 at the Golden Gate, Ikoyi, Lagos. Themed ‘Revolutionary Thinking: Shaping the future for Nigeria’, the event features a Power Breakfast with season leaders, networking lunch, interactive panel... Read More

The Thread: “Protect your mumu button” | How to avoid dating abusive men

Ladies, if you needed a pep talk to summon the will power to leave an abusive relationship, @The_Kitchen_Guy has just the right words for you. Wake up and smell the coffee. https://twitter.com/The_Kitchen_Guy/status/927870213009395712 Guys- abusers and abuse apologists, here’s a fellow man calling you out on your bs. Let this be a hard reset to your... Read More

abuse, Domestic violence, Relationships, The Thread, women

October 24, 2017

I’d get my nails done but… | 5 women on why they don’t wear false nails

I was up at midnight scrolling through my Instagram feed and taking in the awkward mixture of amazing and sometimes vapi…

The September Standard

artificial nails, Beauty, nails, style, women

October 20, 2017

Super Falcons’ Francis Ordega joins Atlectico Madrid Women

Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega on Friday joined Atletico Madrid Women on loan. Ordega was a former player of the Washington Spirit. Her signing was announced on the club’s website and Twitter account. “The 24-year-old Nigerian footballer is on the front line and will wear our jersey until next March when she will start a... Read More

The News Blog

atletico madrid, football, Francis Ordega, Joins, women

October 18, 2017

Opinion: Is this what it takes for women to enforce their rights?

by Michael Ace I was traveling back to Ibadan on Thursday when something I would consider interesting but tense happened. We were about reaching Alakia when we got hooked up in a heavy traffic. Everybody was tired and stressed up so no one was ready to act Jesus for another. Everyone kept fighting for... Read More

human rights, nigeria, opinion, women

October 5, 2017

FIFA expels Equatorial Guinea from 2019 Women’s World Cup

FIFA’s disciplinary committee has expelled the Equatorial Guinea from the 2019 Women’s World Cup scheduled for France if its team qualified. The global football body also fined the African country 100,000 Swiss Francs. A statement on FIFA’s website on Thursday said Equatorial Guinea was sanctioned after an investigation showed it fielded ineligible players during the... Read More

The News Blog

Equatorial Guinea, expel, fifa, women, world cup

August 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Nigeria’s archaic abortion laws need to go, like yesterday

It isn’t news that the average Nigerian has no idea what the Nigerian Constitution says about the most basic laws that govern our lives. If we did, we’d know that many of our laws are relics of a colonial past and haven’t been reviewed or updated in several decades. Take for example, the curious little... Read More

abortion, Criminal Code Act, reproductive health, vague laws, women, womens rights

July 26, 2017

Affirmative: Why the girl child can now believe

by Alexander O. Onukwue At least one in every three Ministers appointed by the President, and Commissioners chosen in the 36 states of Nigeria, will henceforth mandatorily be a woman. That is the result of one of the bills passed today by the Senate as part of the fourth review of the Constitution. Beside the... Read More

Story of the day

Affirmative, girl child, ministers, senate, women

July 26, 2017

Ever considered online dating? See the 10 words you should never use on your online profile

Online dating? Yes, Yes, Yes, it is a thing. This is 2017 with its gazillion social media apps and the huge endless hole called the internet has made meeting people online one of the easiest things to do. We spend at least 50% of our time on the internet either for work or for personal reasons... Read More

how to, Internet, men, Online Dating, online profile, profiles, women

July 26, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Obianuju Ekeocha is the worst kind of woman, one who tries to deny women choice because she doesn’t need it

Do you know who Obianuju Ekeocha is? If you don’t, it is time to get acquainted with her. Obianuju Ekeocha is a pro-life campaigner for the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, is the founder and president of Culture of Life foundation, a self-professed advocate for women has dedicated her life to fighting against... Read More

contraception, Obianuju Ekeocha, The Sexuality Blog, women

July 17, 2017

Diezani loot: Has she made it harder for women?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Let’s face it, everybody is looking for reasons to give women less roles in the public life. As much we want to see society advance and push forward the topics of equality amongst genders and greater opportunities for women in Governance, there will always be groups who argue against it. Alison-Madueke,... Read More

Story of the day

Diezani Alison Madueke, loot, money laundering, women

July 17, 2017

Ladies: These are the 7 things your man really wants from you

The male species are a genuine source of confusion to the women folk, regardless of how much they might pretend to understand the male mind and its inner workings. Every guy has his quirks and preferences, but are really not that complicated, when you pay attention. Now, since guys have a completely different ways of... Read More

how to, Love, Making him happy, men, Relationships, women

July 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Half of Americans want a law to force women to take their husband’s surname, and this is not a good thing

It almost feels like since America elected Donald Trump into their presidency, America’s men have begun to chafe at many of the hard-won rights women have fought for since world war one. And if the events of 2017 are anything to go by, we are seeing first-hand proceedings that President Donald Trump has already managed... Read More

American men, Americans, Marriage, surname, The Sexuality Blog, women

July 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Your shoulders are sexual and inappropriate, according to the US Congress

Imagine walking into a room, one of the most important rooms into your entire country. In the very next room is where many of your countries laws are decided. Many of the most important men in your country are gathered. You have all your papers ready, you’ve been preparing for this for months. But just... Read More

discrimination, dressing, Paul Ryan, The Sexuality Blog, US Congress, women

July 10, 2017

Opinion: Stop putting limitations on women

by Samuel Chiaba Yesterday, I stumbled on an interesting quote that aroused my interest. This quote, credited to a woman, addressed what women should do or aspire to. It stressed the implications of not pushing for greatness and self–empowerment. Initially, I thought this quote was brilliant and perhaps, on some other day, I would have... Read More

feminism, misogyny, opinion, women, women empowerment, Women in Africa

June 25, 2017

Opinion: Powerful women make better mothers

by Stan Ekezie Ksc In order to show my kids who is in charge, I have had to overrule my wife’s decision a few times on almost every aspect of our family life, not in a malicious way though. Just enough to show the kids that I am in charge and my consent or refusal... Read More

child rearing, motherhood, nigeria, opinion, parenting, raising children, sapiosexual, women

June 15, 2017

Want to look Peng on a budget? | Here’s 5 ways to without breaking the bank

Looking Peng is an art, the beautiful art of putting pieces together and stepping out looking like a million bucks. This is the heart desire of many BUT boy! it can be expensive Keeping Up with the Kardashians with the times and trends without your account balance giving you palpitations. Confused about what “peng” even... Read More

: Buying Clothes, clothes, fashion, how to, makeup, men, shoes, women

June 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: For women in abusive relationships, access to contraception could cost you your life

When we wrote about the illegal practice of stealthing that is currently gaining popularity in homosexual and heterosexual relationships, little did we realise, this was only an augury of a far more disturbing phenomenon, the violation of women’s reproductive rights in relationships as a method of control for their partners. There is a whole discussion that... Read More

Abusive Relationships, contraception, The Sexuality Blog, women

June 9, 2017

How to flirt like a Pro: Dos and Don’ts

Flirting. It’s the beginning of it all, the age long ritual of boy-meets-girl that is sometimes conscious and most times unconscious. It is sexual behavior involving verbal or written communication, as well as body language between two people that suggests interest in a deeper relationship with the other person. You know that electrifying moment when... Read More

flirting, Love, Meeting, men, Relationships, women

June 9, 2017

“The trials and tribulations of the female leader in Africa” | 5 things we learned from Ola Brown’s article

Despite years of hard work and proving they are “just as good as the boys”, African women (heck, Western women, too) are still finding it difficult to shatter the glass ceiling in various respects. Founder of the Flying Doctors, Ola Brown (Orekunrin) explores the different ways women are still stuck in yesterday’s patriarchy. These are... Read More

Business, Diane Shima Rwigara, Female leaders, nigeria, Ola Brown, opinion, women

June 8, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Women issues will always be a priority in Lagos – Mrs Ambode

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Thursday emphasized that Lagos as a state would not relent in its efforts at improving the conditions of women in the state. The First Lady spoke at the 2017 WAPA Connect Conference, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Oregun,... Read More

The Alausa Blog

bolanle ambode, lagos state, Poverty alleviation, women, women empowerment

June 6, 2017

Why are Nigerian women hustling more than men?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that Nigerian women are more unemployed than men, at the ratio of 16.3% and 12.3% respectively. Also, more women are underemployed than men, at the ratio of 24.2% to 17.9% respectively. As noted in the report, this is a continuation of the... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

hustle, men, Statistics, Story of the day, underemployment, unemployment, women

June 3, 2017

The Side chick Vs Main chick | 7 sure signs you’re not his girlfriend

Two flip sides of the relationship coin that infuriate womenfolk and, an age-long phenomenon out here in relationship streets. In this era of “wokeness”” and incessant demon behavior at an all-time high, we think it is safe to say that the “side-chick” is here to stay. So, here’s the major relationship categories; men and women who... Read More

Love, main chick, men, Relationships, side chick, side-piece, women

May 31, 2017

She Leads Africa launches Accelerator for women-run businesses with Work in Progress! Alliance

She Leads Africa has just opened applications for the 2017 She Leads Africa Accelerator, a 3-month program designed to identify, support and fund the next generation of Nigeria’s brightest entrepreneurs. SLA’s 2017 Accelerator will take place in 4 locations across Nigeria – Abuja, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Kaduna. The 2017 Accelerator will consist of... Read More

How to break up with your partner | A 7 Step guide to ending a relationship

Breakups are the worst. The absolute worst. Long cranky days, finding weird comfort in sugar filled foods, tears and a Taylor Swift/Ed Sheeran playlist. Almost forgot! The sad, sad, movies.. We’ve all gone through it at some point, so we know losing someone you’ve created a strong bond with, someone you care about deeply can... Read More

break ups, endings, guide, how to, Love, men, Relationships, steps, women

May 25, 2017

The Thread: Nigerian women and the gold digging syndrome

Besides the hastag ‘Men Are Trash’, another thing that irritates men is women waiting around for men men to be the “providers” OAP, Osi Suave takes on this rather controversial subject. See below There are different types of women: https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867687841152806912 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867688704894283777 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867689020909907968 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867689736017776640 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867691536540217345 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867692296694898689 Why the double standard, Osi Suave vents: Beats me how... Read More

culture, gold diggers, nigeria, Osi Suave, social media, The Thread, women

May 22, 2017