Tag: Women
-
Dangote Foundation To Give Free Refinery Shares To 778,000 Women In 15 States
By Paul Joseph The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) is set to provide free shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals to 777,907 vulnerable women across 15 states, in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion and creating opportunities for long-term wealth generation. The initiative, known as the Women Share Subscription Grant Initiative, will provide beneficiaries…
-
Zamfara Women Block Military Vehicle Over Reported Troop Withdrawal
By George Omagbemi Women and other residents of Bindin community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have protested the reported withdrawal of troops from the area, with some women reportedly blocking a military vehicle from leaving the community. The protest followed reports that soldiers deployed to the community were being withdrawn, raising concerns…
-
Chiwetalu Agu: Man Can Sleep With 40 Women and Still Find Wife, Woman May Be Rejected
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has spoken about the different social consequences men and women may face over their sexual history. Agu made the remarks in a video shared on X on September 27, 2026, while advising people to consider the consequences of their choices before taking action. Using relationships as…
-
Women Are Just 9.7% of Candidates — 2027 Elections; Who Will Answer for the Political Gap?
By George Omagbemi Women account for 9.7 per cent of candidates contesting the presidency, vice-presidency and National Assembly seats in the 2027 election. Nigeria’s 2027 elections are putting women’s political participation under fresh scrutiny, with data from the final candidate list showing that only 9.7 per cent of 4,899 candidates are women. Of the 18…
-
Women Protest Killings as 24 Victims Receive Mass Burial in Plateau
By George Omagbemi Women from Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, staged a peaceful protest following the killing of 24 residents by gunmen. The women marched through the community carrying leaves and demanded urgent government intervention to protect residents from recurring attacks.…
-
10 Things Women Should Know About Their Sexual Health
By Opeyemi Adelakun Sexual health is an important part of overall wellbeing, yet many women may avoid discussing concerns about their bodies because of stigma, embarrassment or misinformation. Here are 10 important things women should know about their sexual health: Routine visits to a qualified healthcare professional can help identify sexually transmitted infections, cervical health…