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Group Distributes Educational Materials To 250 Osun Schoolgirls

20.11.2025

The Olabode Youth and Women Initiatives Nigeria (OYAWIN) on Wednesday distributed educational materials to 250 schoolgirls across Apomu, Ikoyi, and Ikire as part of its ongoing “Right to Be a Girl” project. The initiative aims to improve girls’ access to education and reduce the incidence of child marriage in the communities. The event, held at...

I Lost Endorsement for Refusing Dubai Trip

20.11.2025

Self-acclaimed Queen of Afrobeat singer, Tiwa Savage has opened up about a troubling experience in her career, revealing that she once lost a major endorsement after refusing to travel to Dubai with the Chairman of a prominent company. Speaking candidly during a recent show, the award-winning singer revealed that she was pressured to meet the...

Bauchi, Anambra Lead As Nigeria’s Most Affordable States To Live In

20.11.2025

Despite persistent inflationary pressures weighing on households across Nigeria, latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that several states maintained relatively lower cost-of-living levels in October 2025. This comes as the country’s headline inflation eased to 16.05 per cent in October, down from 18.02 per cent recorded in September, driven largely by...

Little Miss Kogi Calls For Safe Schools, Digital Skills For Girls

20.11.2025

Queen Aishat Audu, Little Miss Kogi, has called for safer schools, expanded access to digital learning, and more opportunities for girls to explore their talents across Africa. Audu made the appeal while addressing delegates at the 2025 African Women Conference in Ghana, themed “Legacy Meets Innovation: Women Forging New Pathways for Africa’s Sustainable Development.” The...

Zamfara Set To Marry Out 200 Orphans

20.11.2025

The Zamfara State Zakkat and Endowment Board has announced that arrangements have been concluded for the wedding of 200 orphans in the state. The disclosure was made in a statement by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Jamilu Sani Tsafe. According to the statement, the Executive Secretary of the board, Malam Habibu Balarabe, said the ceremony...

Femme Flora Targets Women’s Wellness, Long-Term Health

20.11.2025

Femme Flora Limited, a rising women’s wellness and beauty brand, has said it is challenging the growing trend of synthetic, fast-result body products by championing natural, plant-based solutions that prioritize hormonal balance, confidence, and long-term health. Speaking on behalf of the company, spokesperson Babatunde Oyebode said the brand was inspired by a gap in women’s...

Tems Becomes Most-Streamed Nigerian Artist on Spotify

20.11.2025

Nigerian singer and global music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has achieved a major milestone, becoming the Nigerian artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify. The Grammy-winning vocalist has now surpassed 23.3 million monthly listeners, marking yet another significant achievement in her fast-rising international career. Tems’ latest streaming numbers highlight...

Davido Mourns Kebbi Kidnapping, Kwara Attack Victims

20.11.2025

Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the violent attack on a church in Kwara State, describing both incidents as heartbreaking tragedies that should never be tolerated in the country. In a statement shared on his social media page,...

Varsity, FUT Minna Co-Host Conference On Agri-Food Value Chain Mgt

20.11.2025

The Faculty of Agriculture, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, in collaboration with the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, has co-hosted a two-day conference on Agri-Food Value Chain Management aimed at providing a platform for experts, innovators, and stakeholders to shape a more resilient and competitive agri-food future in Nigeria. The conference...

How Fashion Expert, Oyefeso Blends Sustainable African Fashion With Advocacy For Women

20.11.2025

Creative designer and writer Oyefeso Sekinat Ejimoh is steadily building a name for herself in the African-inspired fashion space, drawing from culture, personal experience and a passion for sustainability. From garments to thought-provoking articles, Oyefeso is weaving together fashion, identity and empowerment in ways that continue to attract attention within and outside the creative community....