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Every day, women and girls lose their lives simply because they are women, often at the hands of intimate partners or within communities that fail to protect them. #femicide #genderbasedviolence

STATEMENT: ON THE RIGHTS, DIGNITY, AND PROTECTION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA In the past week, two deeply troubling incidents have once again exposed the vulnerability of women in Nigeria to institutional retaliation, public humiliation, and the erosion of their basic rights. First, we stand with Ushie Rita Uguamaye (“Raye”), a Lagos youth corps member whose NYSC discharge certificate has allegedly been withheld in retaliation for her criticism of the government. Freedom of expression is not a privilege, it is a constitutional right. Women have the right to speak truth to power without fear of career sabotage, state intimidation, or bureaucratic punishment. Second, we condemn the treatment of Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on Ibom Air who has been placed on an indefinite “No Fly” list by the Airline Operators of Nigeria without due process. No woman should be subjected to trial by viral video, denied a fair hearing, or stripped of her dignity in the court of public opinion before the facts are independently and transparently established. In both cases, the common thread is clear: institutions—whether government bodies or corporate entities—must be held to the highest standards of fairness, accountability, and respect for women’s rights. Retaliation, humiliation, and arbitrary sanctions are not justice; they are abuses of power. We call on: - The NYSC @officialnyscng to release Ms. Uguamaye’s discharge certificate. - The Airline Operators of Nigeria to rescind the indefinite ban on Ms. Emmanson pending a transparent, independent investigation that respects her right to fair hearing. @ibomairlines The Nigerian public to reject double standards that allow powerful institutions to punish women disproportionately while similar acts by men go unchecked. Women in Nigeria do not need more examples of how the system can be weaponised against them. We need proof that our rights, dignity, and voices matter. Until then, we will keep speaking. Loudly.

Following the Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON title win against Morocco, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has finally approved the long-awaited allowances. A win On and off the pitch 🏆. Congratulations to the African Giants 🎉🎉 Watch The African Giant documentary
here: youtu.be/FlWthAIS7WA?si… #GiantsTogethxr

On April 26, 2025, Portugal updated its labour code to allow up to 3 days of fully paid menstrual leave per month, but only for women medically diagnosed with endometriosis or adenomyosis. This law doesn’t touch sick leave or annual leave. It exists solely to acknowledge what many health systems have long ignored: that menstrual pain is real, valid, and disruptive. Millions of women live with chronic pain, often in silence, because systems weren’t designed to make room for them. Now, Portugal becomes one of the few countries willing to legislate that reality. A huge victory for the women of Portugal!

Tems has launched “The Leading Vibe Initiative,” a 2-day seminar that will hold on the 8th & 9th of August, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. The seminar will connect participants with industry executives and creatives through meet and greets, training sessions on songwriting and production, studio sessions, panel discussions, and tutorials on the music business… Share with every aspiring female music artists you know. Click here to apply: leadingvibe.com/initiative/

Nora Awolowo Becomes Youngest Filmmaker to Cross ₦100 Million at the Nollywood Box Office with ‘Red Circle’ - Nollywire nollywire.com/nora-awolowo-y…

Sports has long been considered a male-dominated field, yet Nigerian women have won 35 of Team Nigeria’s 48 Commonwealth Games gold medals. The Super Falcons have lifted the African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) 11 times, making them one of the most successful women’s football teams in the world. They are Africa’s most accomplished team and Nigeria’s pride, but that's often where the recognition ends. The African Giant documentary uncovers the realities of gender inequality, the pay gap, and lack of opportunity platforms faced by the Super Falcons despite their legacy of excellence and resilience. Watch the full documentary here: youtu.be/FlWthAIS7WA?si… #GiantsTogethxr

In May 2025, the alarming rate of femicide persists, underscoring the urgent need for stronger interventions to combat the root causes of GBV. This tragic reality unfolded during a month that, for many, was also a period of religious observance and celebration. #femicide #gbv

Feminine energy can look like this too 😌.

Sabi girl wey no too like talk! 🙌🏾 Arya Starr wins Best International Act at the #BETAwards2025 held yesterday at the Peacock Theatre, LA. Congratulations Sabi girl @ayrastarr 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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History and Beauty.

A thread of the women who showed up in all shades of regality at the just-concluded Ojude Oba 2025 festival. Pick your favorite. Ps: All photographers are tagged on the photos.

The month of April 2025 continued to witness a devastating incidence of femicide in Nigeria, highlighting the persistent need for robust measures to tackle the underlying drivers of gender-based violence. #femicide #gbv

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I remember all the HIV awareness campaigns that were available while growing up, the tv shows, talk shows, school visits, free testing centers etc... Now it's just crickets.. only MTV Shuga is carrying the weight of awareness 🥲