Alarming Reality: 31% of Nigerian Women Aged 15-49 Face Physical Violence, Minister Reveals In a stark revelation highlighting the persistent crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, announced that 31% of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence, while over 28% have suffered sexual violence … Read more
Lagos, Nigeria – September 7, 2025 – Emeka Ugwuonye, a Harvard-trained lawyer and former counsel to Nigerian actress May Edochie, has publicly responded to a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit filed against him by his former client. The lawsuit, initiated on September 4, 2025, accuses Ugwuonye of cyberbullying, defamation, and cyberstalking through damaging social media posts. … Read more
Charly Boy Seeks Help Finding Wife for 46-Year-Old Divorced Son Who ‘Fears Women’ In a heartfelt and humorous plea that’s gone viral, Nigerian music icon and activist Charly Boy has turned to social media to find a suitable wife for his 46-year-old son. The entertainer revealed that his son, fresh from a divorce, now harbors … Read more
Nigerian Man Arrested in Bucharest for Rape and Attempted Murder of Sex Worker A 30-year-old Nigerian national faces serious charges in Romania after allegedly attacking a sex worker in Bucharest. The man was placed in preventive custody for 30 days on September 12, 2025, accused of rape, attempted murder by choking, home invasion, and property … Read more
Rivers State Holds Thanksgiving Service Amid Emergency Rule Transition—Wike and Fubara Notably Absent As Rivers State edges closer to the end of its six-month state of emergency, the government marked the occasion with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service on September 14, 2025. The event at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt symbolized a return to democratic … Read more
Activist Scott Iguma Slams Lagos State Government Over ‘Disgusting’ Primary Health Center for Pregnant Women and Children In a scathing critique that has sparked online outrage, Nigerian activist Scott Iguma has exposed the dire conditions at a primary health center in Lagos, labeling it the “most disgusting looking” facility meant to serve pregnant women and … Read more
Nigeria and Benin Demand FIFA Action on South Africa’s Ineligible Player Lagos, Nigeria – September 7, 2025 – Nigeria and Benin Republic have intensified pressure on FIFA to address allegations that South Africa fielded an ineligible player during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, a controversy that could reshape Group C standings and boost Nigeria’s … Read more
Tragic Incident in India: Baby Boy Dies After Monkeys Snatch and Drown Him in Water Barrel September 8, 2025, SURAJPUR, India – A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the village of Surajpur in Uttar Pradesh, India, where a two-month-old baby boy died after being snatched from his home by a gang of aggressive monkeys and drowned … Read more
Ondo Police Bust Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Repainted Toyota Camry Sold for N4m and Arrest Buyer Police in Ondo State have cracked down on a dangerous car theft ring. They recovered a stolen Toyota Camry that thieves repainted to hide it. The car sold for N4 million. They also arrested the buyer. This bust shows … Read more
Use strong language. Don’t be afraid to use strong and powerful words when you write a report or grant application. Strong words convey confidence, competence, and the promise of meaningful results. The tendency for most people in writing reports and applications is to use eloquence rather than directness. But eloquence is not so reliable in … Read more