The Senate on Tuesday proposed life imprisonment without an option of a fine for anyone convicted of child defilement, as part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The upper chamber said the stiffer penalty was necessary to deter offenders and protect children from sexual abuse, which it described as “a grievous crime capable of destroying...
A Nigerian couple has made history by combining adventure, romance, and innovation. Actor Shawn Faqua and event planner Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe have made history with Nigeria’s first train wedding. The stunning ceremony took place on Sunday, October 20, 2025, aboard the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s (NRC) Lagos–Ibadan standard gauge train. As the train rolled out from the Alagomeji-Yaba station in Lagos, it...
If you know Enioluwa Adeoluwa, you will know how much he adores his mother, Dr. Bola Adeoluwa. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the popular influencer and media personality took to social media to celebrate her as she officially bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). He shared a powerful story via LinkedIn of her resilience and determination, and how, after multiple...
If you are a skincare enthusiast, you have probably heard about skin fasting. Just like food fasting, skin fasting is a fast-growing beauty trend where a person avoids every kind of skincare product, like lotion, toner, and serum. It has been popularized by Mirai Clinical, a Japanese beauty brand dedicated to sharing “unique beauty secrets from Japan that you have...
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as the new prime minister of Japan, making her the country’s first female prime minister. The 64-year-old’s victory comes after a deal between her party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and the right-wing Japan Innovation Party (Ishin no Kai) secured enough support in the Lower House to push through her nomination. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba,...
All hell was let loose on Saturday, October 18, 2025, when a viral video surfaced online of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, alleging that she was experiencing domestic violence in her home and that Senator Ned Nwoko had sent thugs to beat her up. The marriage of the actress to the billionaire senator and businessman in 2019 sparked reactions and...
Millions of young girls across Africa prepare for puberty with excitement and fear—excitement for the transition into womanhood, but fear of what that change might bring. In some communities, this fear has given rise to a deeply painful practice known as breast ironing—a silent ritual performed in the name of protection, modesty, and tradition. Though rarely talked about, breast ironing continues...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that mathematics is no longer compulsory for students seeking admission into arts and humanities courses in Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This move, announced by the Ministry of Education, has sparked conversations across schools, universities, and education circles nationwide. Here are five key things to know about the new policy and what it means...
Everywhere you turn, women are starting similar businesses across the food, fashion, and skincare niches; however, the real opportunities lie in unusual business ideas that are creative, impact-driven, and still untapped. The advent of technology has also seen the need for businesses like this. Looking to start a new business? Here are 11 unusual business ideas for women, rooted in...
For single women, living alone can be empowering and liberating, especially if you value your privacy and independence; however, there are safety tips that should be put in place, as it comes with its own risks and challenges, particularly in a country like Nigeria, where issues of insecurity, robbery, harassment, and kidnapping are rife. Whether you live in a bustling...