Iran has paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab, an official said — a bill that many believe could have reignited the protests that engulfed the Islamic Republic after the 2022 death…
Does marriage favour men or women more? My perspective — Tara Aisida
As someone who has experienced and observed the dynamics of marriage and one who is not really interested in being married again because of the responsibilities and obligations it places on the parties, I am beginning to question what marriage…
Tinubu mourns Victims Of Niger Boat Mishap, Orders Probe
President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the Government and people of Niger State over a boat accident which occurred Tuesday night in Mokwa local government area of the state. The boat, which was reportedly carrying about 300 people, primarily…
Be wary of yahoo boys, police warn ladies in Osun
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday warned residents of the state, especially women, to be wary of the activities of internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys, who have expanded their criminal activities to ritual killing. A statement signed by…
Can men be trusted? Why women say a bear is a safer bet — Tara Aisida
When I read Proverb 17:12 “let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly” I had no idea that it would one day be the biblical justification for the ongoing debate on social…
Gov Inuwa commended for championing women’s participation in politics
Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been commended for his gender sensitivity and commitment to inclusive governance, where women are given a level playing field to contest and be voted for in elections. This commendation was made by the newly…
Delta approves ‘Distortion’ by Ejiro Umukoro as literature textbook for schools
LightRay! Media, a leading name in media, journalism and publishing, has announced the approval of the ground-breaking book Distortion by acclaimed international multi-award-winning communications specialist, writer, journalist, trainer and facilitator, Ejiro ‘LadyE’ Umukoro. Umukoro, a recipient of the Distinguished Changemaker…
Troops rescue 5 abducted women, babies in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued five women and two babies in Zamfara after spending two months in captivity. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Information Officer…
Food crisis grips Northern Nigeria sparking protests
Desperate Nigerians have been protesting against soaring food prices as an economic crisis forces people to skip meals and eat poor-grade rice used as fish food. To feed their children, women in northern Nigeria have even resorted to digging up…
Valentine love song — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Some diabolical male chauvinists out there are making bad noises that because this year’s Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday women should not be romanced. These evil men go further in their crazy desecration of womanhood by pointing out that…