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Breaking Barriers, One Frame at a Time: Nora Awolowo’s Historic AMVCA Nomination
This past weekend, the glitzy lights of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) shone on Lagos, Nigeria. While she’s no stranger to the AMVCAs—having won Best Documentary in 2023 for Nigeria: The Debut—her 2025 nomination for Best Cinematography marks a different kind of milestone. It’s the first time a Nigerian woman has been nominated…
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Family of Shimite Bello Respond to Husband’s Claims About Her Death
The family and close friends of the late Shimite Bello Love, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, have issued a heartfelt and urgent response following a disturbing development in the ongoing investigation into her sudden death. While the official autopsy report is still pending, her husband, Pastor David Favour Love,…
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Agnes Ngetich Makes History with New 10km World Record in Women-Only Race
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich has set a groundbreaking world record, becoming the first woman to complete a women-only 10km road race in under 30 minutes. The 24-year-old achieved the feat in Herzogenaurach, Germany, finishing in an astonishing 29 minutes and 27 seconds. Her performance surpasses the previous record of 30:01, which was set in 2021 by…
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Delta Governor’s Adviser, Shimite Bello, Dies in Suspected Case of Intimate Partner Violence
Mrs. Shimite Bello Love (née Nwakalo), Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has died under troubling circumstances that point to a possible case of femicide. Her husband, Pastor David Favour Love, has been arrested by the police on suspicion of poisoning her. Shimite reportedly passed away on Easter Sunday after…
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Gatefield Remains Committed to Advancing Health Equity Despite Funding Cuts
The suspension of US government funding has created significant challenges—especially for those who rely on HIV medication for treatment and prevention—exposing our heavy reliance on donor support. But this is not just a US issue. Other major donors, including the UK, France, and the Netherlands, have reduced or plan to reduce international funding. These cuts…
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Afghanistan’s Schools Reopen Without Girls as Taliban Education Ban Continues
On Saturday, UNICEF called on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift the ongoing ban on girls’ education, emphasizing the urgent need to secure the future of millions of girls who have been denied their right to education since the Taliban took control in 2021. The appeal comes as the new school year began in Afghanistan,…
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially taken office as Namibia’s first female president, following her victory in last year’s election. Her win extends the governing party SWAPO’s 35-year rule in the country. The 72-year-old leader was sworn in on Friday during a ceremony attended by several African heads of state, including leaders from Angola, South Africa, and…
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Grey Announces $9,500 Grant Initiative for Women-Led Businesses
Supporting innovation and inclusivity, the grant aims to fuel the growth of women-led startups. Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey has launched the second edition of its “UpGreyed Her” program, offering $9,500 in equity-free grants to women entrepreneurs, marking a 19% increase from last year’s funding pool. The initiative hopes to contribute to bridging the persistent funding…
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Nollywood’s Simi Gbadamosi Makes History with Emmy Nomination for Voice Role in Disney+’s Iwájú
Nollywood’s rising star, Simi Gbadamosi, has made history as one of the youngest actors to receive an Emmy nomination. The actress earned the prestigious nomination for her outstanding voice performance as Tola Martins in Disney+’s animated series Iwájú. Gbadamosi is nominated as “Younger Voice Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program” at the…
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HERtitude 2025: Hot Babes, It’s Time to Show Up and Show Out!
HERtitude is back, and this time, Zikoko bringing all the heat with Retro Glam. For the fourth edition of Zikoko’s iconic women-only event,we’re calling on women of all generations to come dressed as their sexiest, boldest,and most confident selves—because this is HER moment. If you’re wondering, what’s Retro Glam? Think 70s, 80s, 90s and Y2K.…