Politics

Deputy Speaker pushes for consensus on constitution review, women inclusion, LG autonomy

Msugh Ityokura 7 October 2025 0

Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Review, has called on leaders of Nigeria’s political parties to actively engage in the ongoing constitutional amendment process, describing it as a crucial chance to

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Women group kicks against continued exclusion of Sen Natasha from NASS

Samuel Luka 13 September 2025 0

A coalition of women’s groups under the umbrella of Womanifesto has described the continued exclusion of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Senate activities as a constitutional assault, democratic crisis, and gendered injustice. The assertion was made by Womanifesto, led by the Convener Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, in a statement titled “On the Continued

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250 women die daily from maternal health issues in Nigeria – Don

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana A university don and researcher, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye said an average of 250 women died daily in Nigeria as a result of maternal health complications. He tasked the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC to ensure justiciability of maternal.mortslity breaches in Nigeria . According to him, statistics showed Nigeria’s abysmally poor performance on […]

Politics

2027: APC women leader meets minister on strategic issues, collaborations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The All Progressives Congress, APC, Women Leader, Dr Mary Idele Alile, State Women and other zonal women leaders, on Friday, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Regional Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh, on strategic issues ahead of the 2027 general elections in the country. The high-level meeting was anchored on strengthening […]

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Women leaders to hold solidarity rally for Natasha in Kaduna

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 March 2025 0

By Idibia Gabriel Women from across faiths, professions, and communities are coming together in a powerful stand for justice, fairness, and accountability in governance. The event titled: “Historic Women-Led Call For Justice”, billed for Arewa House Kaduna, organized by “Interfaith Women Alliance for Justice”, is targeting the Senate’s

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WD: Minister identifies key challenges, seeks increased national investment in women empowerment

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2025 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined four major challenges restricting Nigerian women from achieving their full potential and contributing to national development. Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighted these issues during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday to kick off the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations under the theme

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Empower-Her dinner: Women Affairs ministry raises funds to empower females

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2024 0

At the Women Affairs Ministry’s Empower-Her: Nigeria for Women Farming, Health, Empowerment, Justice, Entertainment, and Fundraising Dinner, Barrister Uju took the stage to address the crowd after successfully raising funds for Nigerian women. She clarified that the donations were not for the Ministry but for initiatives benefiting Nigerian women directly, aligning with

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FG, Nigerian Medical Association, others sign agreement to protect women, children’s rights

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 June 2024 0

In a bid to protect the rights and safety of women and children in Nigeria, the federal government and different organisations met recently. Hosted by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, the Nigeria Medical Association, Hotel Owners Association, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Public and Private Schools Association, CSOs,

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Angry Mob Lynch Bisexual / Lesiban Suspect To Death As Lover Narrowly Escapes Death

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2024 0

Pandemonium erupted in Awka community in Anambra State on May 5th 2024 after 2 lesbian’s women were reportedly caught in the act of same-sex practice by an unsuspecting relative simply identified as Austin. Nnakwe Miracle and her partner Jennifer OBI were said to have been caught by the immediate younger brother of Jennifer in her […]

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Marry us, we are marriage materials, women with hearing problems cry out

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 March 2024 0

BY SAKA BOLAJI As the world marks this years ‘World Hearing Day’ with the theme: ‘Hearing loss and hidden handicap’ women with hearing impairment in Niger state have cried out to men to come out and marry them because they are marriage materials. The event put together by the Women Advocate for Gender Solutions and […]

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Reality TV show to empower women on morals, showcase their talent _ 40$Fabulous Naija

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2024 0

In a bid to empower women beyond the age of 40 and challenge conventional reality TV norms, ’40 and Fabulous Nigeria TV Show’ has emerged as a beacon of hope for mature women across the nation. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Jolly Nnenna Abani, the Chief Executive Officer of ‘Mother of Models International […]

Politics

EU emphasises more women inclusive representation in politics, governance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2023 0

By Idongesit Inyang A Non – governmental Organization, Gender and Development Action, GADA has disclosed the support of European Union in the inclusion and participation of women in democratic institutions in Nigeria. This is through its funded programme, the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN). GADA which revealed this during its workshop weekend

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UN empower women in Adamawa with sewing machines

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 September 2023 0

HASIWU CONSORTIUM with funding from WPHF and technical support from UN women Facilitate three (3) months Training Apprenticeship sessions for selected Girls and Empower them with sewing machines after training in Adamawa and Taraba states. Our appreciation goes to WPHF for funding the project, our our thanks to UN women for their technical support which […]

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FG honours APC National Women Leader, Edu with merit award

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2023 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Maryam Babangida National Center For Women Development Headed by DG Hon. Asabe Vilita Bashir, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has awarded the APC National Women Leader Dr Betta Edu the Award of Excellence in Leadership for gender inclusion and women empowerment. This […]

Opinion

Women: The first line of defence

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2023 0

By Doris Ochei, PhD It is usually said that women are God’s most precious gift to humanity. But I think women are much more than just a special gift to mankind; they are the salt of the world. And it is no secret that everyone, including their husbands and children, know this. That is why […]

Education

Tech experts trains 500 African women coding courses

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2023 0

Urge beneficiaries to maximise opportunity By Doosuur Iwambe GetBundi Education Foundation has kicked off the first edition of its free coding training for 500 African women, with experts in the technology sector admonishing beneficiaries to take the training seriously and make the best out of it. The experts, who spoke during the opening ceremony of […]

Politics

10TH ASSEMBLY: Rt. Hon. Princess Miriam Onuoha in the race for gender inclusion

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2023 0

By Kingsley Obiegbu It has been reckoned globally that the immense contribution of women in the socio-economic advancement of the continent can’t be over emphasized. This and many more are the reasons for the need to include women in administrative roles for sustainable development in the country. The Nation’s National Assembly being in it’s 10th […]

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Old women torture LGBTQ member in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2022 0

By Joy Okoye There is an adage that says every day is for the thief but one day is for the owner of property. This is as a result of an incident that happened in October 3, 2021 where a group of old women invaded an apartment and beat one Miss Adetola Idiat Adetunji who […]

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FG calls out Davido, Wizkid, others over promotion of abuse on women’s bodies

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2021 0

The Minister of Women Affair and Social development, Pauline Tallen, has called out all Nigerian entertainers for promoting the abuse of women’s bodies. According to her, these artists frustrate the government’s efforts at curbing women’s violation by promoting vulgar lyrics and using female dancers most disdainfully. Tallen made this known while delivering her speech at

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FG trains women, youth on yam processing

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

By Nneka Nwogwugwu The federal government has trained youth and women on yam processing. The training workshop was held recently at the National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State. The Director of Food and Agriculture department, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Karima Babaginda in her remarks, said, the objective of […]