Author: Hillary Essien
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Fine Girl: A Dark Comic Thriller That Hits Close to Home
Between smartphones having ultrazoom cameras and viral content, the boundaries of privacy blur with every swipe and share, Fine Girl delivers a sharp, unsettling punch. A dark comedy-thriller from writer-director Fatimah Binta Gimsay, the short film explores consent, boundaries, and the fantasy of female rage in just about 12 minutes. We sat down with Gimsay…
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Alma Asinobi Sets Sights on Guinness World Record for Fastest Journey Across All Seven Continents
Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian travel content creator who has already explored over 30 countries across five continents, is now setting her sights on a new, ambitious goal: breaking the Guinness World Record for the “Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents.” On March 15th, Alma will begin her journey in Antarctica, traveling through Australia and…
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This is How the Bashir Foundation is Fighting Obstetric Fistula in Nigeria
Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury that should be a thing of the past, yet over one million Nigerian women live with it. Caused by prolonged, obstructed labor without timely medical intervention, it leaves women incontinent—often abandoned by their families, shunned by their communities, and struggling with deep emotional scars. Bashir Foundation for Fistula and…
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On the Counter Narrative Podcast: Ejaculate Responsibly with Gabrielle Blair
Gabrielle is the mind behind the bestseller “Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think about Abortion”, but also the founder of Design Mom, and The Alt Summit Conference.
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Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi Appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja
the University Senate has elected Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. This appointment will remain in effect until the University Council is inaugurated and a substantive Vice-Chancellor is appointed.
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On Musa Suleman, Instagram Grooming and How Meta Enables Child Exploitation
In 2021, there were nearly 29 million reported cases of online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Nearly 27 million of these cases—or 92%—stemmed from Meta platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
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“BEYOND THE VEIL” Renewed For A Second Season On Amazon Prime Video
Beyond the Veil Season 2 delves deeper into the lives of five resilient Northern Nigerian women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life.
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“BEYOND THE VEIL” Renewed For A Second Season On Amazon Prime Video
Beyond the Veil Season 2 delves deeper into the lives of five resilient Northern Nigerian women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life.
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Around The World in 5
Around the World In 5 is an ongoing weekly series that highlights news related to women in five countries. This week’s post covers April 16 – April 21.
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The Men That Hate Women with Jennifer Luu and Michelle Elias
Through their research, they reveal the disturbing connections between online hatred and real-world violence, shedding light on the growing threat posed by these extremist communities.