Women

BBNaija Season 2 finalist, T-Boss has advised parents against dressing their young daughters like "slay queens".The reality star, whose real name is Tokunbo Idowu, gave the advice in a post on her Instatories.She said that children…

An African-American woman, Tuhonsty Marie Smith, has been arrested on charges of arson, recklessly endangering safety, and causing mayhem after she set her husband ablaze.The suspect, 29, reportedly told police that she took the course…

The Chief Imam of the Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Abdul Azeez Onike, says that Islam does not support any underage marriage which exposes the wife to dangers.Onike, who doubles as NASFAT Chief Missioner, made the…

The agitation for Biafra took an interesting turn on Saturday when a group, Amalgamation of Northern Women Associations, stormed the nation's capital, Abuja, to call on the Federal Government to allow a referendum for Ndigbo to determine…

The National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) in Ebonyi has said that early girl child marriage and exposure to sexual intercourse before age 16, is a predisposing factor to cervical cancer.The Medical Director of NOFIC, Prof. Johnson…

Budding Nollywood actress, Chelsea Obiakalusi who recently got featured on the front cover of popular Lifestyle Magazine, Hustle, shared her view on modern-day relationships and the sudden bilateral trade of sex for money.According to…

A Danish journalist, Louise Fischer, 26, recorded herself having sex with a man as she was interviewing him for a feature on a swinger's club.The recording was done at Swingland in Ishøj, near Copenhagen early 2021 as part of a report…

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs on Friday unveiled the menstrual pad bank to cater for the needs of women and girls during their monthly menstruation period in emergency situations.The Minister, Mrs Pauline…

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, the first female prime minister-elect of Samoa, on Monday held her own swearing-in ceremony after being locked out of parliament.The Pacific nation had been stuck in an electoral deadlock since voters went to the…

A Japanese man, Takashi Miyagawa, 39, has been arrested for fraud after dating 35 women and telling each he had a different birthday so that he could regularly receive gifts and cards.The suspect, a part-time worker, was arrested in the…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen, says only 11 out of over 3,000 reported cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in six states have been prosecuted.Tallen revealed this during the launch of the National…

A General Physician, Dr Agnes Nwoke, on Monday advised pregnant women against consuming “Calabash chalk’’ popularly called ‘Nzu’, to avoid lead poisoning.Nwoke, who works in St. Charles Clinic in Urum, told the News Agency of Nigeria…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday in Abuja said women deserved to be given recognition in various fields of endeavour.Bello said this at the end of a novelty match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium to mark the…

The First Lady of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Rachael Umahi, has challenged her fellow governors’ wives and other women to endeavour to tell their husbands the “bitter truth” based on the word of God.This, she said, was necessary for the…

Frontline workers for Britain’s National Health Service, tennis player Naomi Osaka and designer Vivienne Westwood were among those honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Thursday, in a virtual event which paid tribute to those…

Lady Gaga sent a message of support to Japan on the 10th anniversary of its massive earthquake and tsunami, saying the resilience of its people offers hope in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.“Through the years, seeing…

Nigerian women will continue to have pride of place in the current administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged.According to a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the President spoke…

Melinda Gates, the Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has heaped praises on the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.In her International Women's Day 2021 tribute shared on…

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused the British royal family of racism, lying and pushing her to the brink of suicide, in an explosive televised interview that looks set to shake the monarchy to its core.The 39-year-old, whose…

A 33-metre vagina structure built on the site of a former sugar mill in Brazil has sharply divided opinions among locals in the state of Pernambuco.The giant scarlet structure called "diva" was unveiled on Saturday.Virtual artist…

Senator Biodun Olujimi (PDP - Ekiti South) says the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act seeking to register child brides as voters "doesn't make sense".She vowed to reject the proposal should it become a subject of debate in the…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom donned a smug look when he appeared before press cameras to announce, on Monday, the "reconciliation" of Channels Television's Benue-based reporter, Mr. Pius Angbo and his estranged wife, Dr.…

An amputee identified as Jane became popular during the #EndSARS protests in October after she defied her limitation to join the call for an end to police brutality.Photos of Jane limping on one leg supported by crutches as she marched…

Elisa Crespo, a former prostitute, is seeking a seat on the New York York (NYC) Council.If successful, the 30-year-old  would be the first trans woman on the NYC Council.Like few others, Crespo is gunning for the seat vacated by…