…backing would strengthen its argument for greater African representation and women’s leadership at the highest level of the multilateral system. The contest to replace Guterres, whose second five-year term expires on December 31, 2026, has already assumed historic significance, with women accounting for five of the eig…

…police spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the boat was transporting farmers, men, women and children to their rice farms when it went down. "Forty-six corpses have so far been recovered, while 15 persons were rescued alive. The rescue team, comprising local divers, NEMA, SEMA and the Police, is still searching for the re…

…Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities. The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions. UN…

…The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveying farmers and other passengers to their rice farms. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said rescue operations were still on…

"Some women don't love their husbands, they just love the provision" - Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl, has called out women who, according to her, only value their husbands because of what they provide for them. She argued that some women stop loving, respecting or showing patience…

Poverty has convinced majority of Nigerian women that every man with money is the right man to marry- BBNaija's Tochi Reality TV star, Tochi, believes that poverty is the reason a lot of Nigerian women believe that a man with money is always the right one for them to get married to. Financial empowerment as a man has b…

"Marriage favours men more than women" Married man says as he warns women against desperation to get married A man has stated that women lose a lot when they get married while men gain. John Adesogan said that besides providing, the only other thing expected of men in marriage is "to donate sperm". He stated that women…

…FIFA World Cups, while the Super Falcons suffered a disappointing run at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and subsequently missed out on a place at the Women's World Cup.NFF officials summoned to Aso VillaA separate report by OwnGoal Nigeria claimed that NFF officials were summoned to the presidential villa in Ab…

…of the violence they were recruited to perpetrate. “Those who recruit young men and women to resort to violence will never deploy their own children to the front line of conflict. When the electoral cycle ends, these sponsors move on,” he said. The police boss also raised concerns over the growing use of social media f…

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria will on Friday commence its 2026 Annual National Conference in Umuahia, Abia State, with more than 600 participants expected to attend. The conference, themed “Faith, Resilience and Responsibility: Muslim Women Responding to Challenges,” will bring together women…

…field series in London and New York this year. Amusan, who holds the world record in the women's 100m hurdles, will compete in her specialist event at both legs of the series, with the London event scheduled for September 18 and the New York edition set for October 2. "The world record holder is coming to Athlos. Tobi…

…the celebrity lifestyle to influence his actions after gaining more exposure and meeting women in the UK. Speed Darlington further claimed that legal fees and other expenses could significantly affect the entertainer financially if the matter proceeds to court. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shar…

…village, said: "We have warned everybody to be careful when they walk through the woods. Women should be accompanied by someone." by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 11:44 AM | Share this Story

…not need to farm on Area K. So out of the goodness of their heart they allowed several women from Amawom village whose husbands did not have farmlands to use Area k annually to grow food.” she said. Princess Njemanze-Neboh further narrated that, over the years, the women falsely assumed ownership of the lands loaned to…

…would be a miracle," Yangue said. "We are saddened and heartbroken to see young men and women perish after coming to the mines to save their families from despair." Souleymane Bi, the deputy mayor of Nana-Mambere prefecture in the Central African Republic, said: "It is horrible ... And we are calling for help from or…

…social intervention programme through which his administration had previously supported women engaged in some businesses across the state’s 361 wards during the Ramadan period. He also recalled the government’s intervention for 7,220 widows across the state, with 20 beneficiaries selected from each ward and provided wi…

…opinion, she doesn't date married men and is not in the habit of 'snatching' other women's husbands. According to Ehi, the only married man she has dated is NURTW executive Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo. She stated that she agreed to date him because he is muslim and his religious inclination allows him to have more…

…According to Mr Real, during a past UK tour, a show organiser brought a group of women to his accommodation after showing him their photos. He explained that after drinking and chatting together, he retired to his room with one of the ladies, where he merely touched her cheek while complimenting her beauty. Mr Real use…

…, a man can be married to a very fine woman and yet sleep around. This is because some women hardly submit kuntus. Yes. I repeat, that some wives do not submit kuntus as at when required. "I know of a friend who is always complaining that his wife has a timetable for kuntus submission. What kind of nonsense is that ? "…

…for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons also missed out on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, developments that have intensified calls from some stakeholders for changes at the federation. Former Nigeria Premier Football League chairman Rumson Baribote questioned the credibility of the current electoral proc…

…the initiative, designed to support malnourished children under the age of six, pregnant women and lactating mothers with nutritious food. Kukoyi said Mrs Tinubu commended Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his wife, Bamidele Abiodun, for establishing three food banks in the state in Sagamu, Yewa North and Abeokuta…

…Alhaji Ibrahim Ado Taloka; Alhaji Kabiru Malam Isah Mai’alewa; and a prominent women leader and youth mobiliser, Hajiya Shafa’atu S/Pawa Goronyo. Speaking during the defection ceremony, Shinaka said the decision was taken after what he described as prolonged neglect of party members and residents by the APC leadership…

…of shocked onlookers. Relatives quickly got involved, with security then called. Both women were left with cuts and bruises. The stress of the public showdown proved too much for Hassan, who fainted as he attempted to stop the confrontation. His lawyer, however, denied rumors that he had suffered a medical crisis, stat…

Court jails two women for illegal naira trading in Lagos Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Fai…

…while other victims who sustained injuries were receiving treatment in hospitals. Women from the community also staged a peaceful protest, marching with leaves in their hands and calling for urgent government action to protect their lives and communities. Meanwhile, Moore also quoted a statement by Under Secretary of S…