Tag: Women
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Veekee James to married women: “Don’t withhold intimacy from your husband, even when tired”
Popular fashion designer and social media personality Veekee James has sparked conversations online following her candid advice to married women about maintaining intimacy in marriage. Speaking in a heartfelt exchange with her sister-in-law, the newlywed who has been married for over a year — urged women not to withhold sexual intimacy from their husbands, even…
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“How to stay classy”- Omotola sends message to young Women
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has shared a heartfelt message aimed at uplifting young women, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and focus on personal growth.
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Deputy Chief Whip defends men’s rights in Senate: ‘Glad women have condemned behaviours of their own’
Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, said on Wednesday that men’s rights in Nigeria should not be undermined while protecting women’s rights. Nwebonyi (APC–Ebonyi North) made the call at Nkaliki, headquarters of Abakaliki Local Government Area,
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World Health Day 2025: Tolu Bankole calls for protection of Mothers and Newborns
On monday, Nigeria joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2025 with a powerful call to action under the theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” The focus this year is on maternal and newborn health, an urgent issue that demands collective efforts to ensure every woman and child has access to quality healthcare during…
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Watch out! Our women are fighting back – By Etim Etim
Since late February when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan nearly brought down the roof of the Senate, wagging her finger at the Senate President and shouting, ‘’I’m not afraid of you’’, Nigerian women have found
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Hardship: Nigerian women now opt for ‘tokunvoh’ bras
The second-hand underwear market in Lagos is experiencing significant growth, which is not news. What is new is the rising demand for used bras. Some women say that their decisions when buying bras are based on affordability, durability, and quality. Many say they choose fairly used bras, popularly known as “Okrika,” because they are mostly…
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IWD: You’re bedrock of our nation, Tinubu to women
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, celebrated the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women, in a personal message to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day. He described Nigerian women as the bedrock of the nation, d
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Canadian authorities order deportation of retired Nigerian police officer, wife
Canadian immigration authorities have reportedly denied asylum to Wale Francis Akinpelu, a retired Nigerian police officer, and his wife, Ajarat Mojirola. Wale Akinpelu They were denied asylum due to concerns over his past service in the Nigerian police force. The decision was based on allegations of human rights violations linked to the Nigerian police, which…
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Affirmative action for women, a necessary corrective measure – Speaker Abbas
…as Reps meet state speakers on gender-based violence, constitution amendment bills The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stated that affirmative action for women is not a privilege and undemocratic, but a corrective measure that must be taken to ensure fairness and gender balance in the polity. The Speaker said it…
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No excuse for violence against women – By Mohamed M. Fall
Gender inequality and violence against women remain among the greatest challenges to sustainable development, not just in Nigeria but globally.