Category: News & Current Affairs
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BBC To Unveil Abuse, Atrocities and Staged Miracles in the Life of Late Pastor TB Joshua
The documentary delves into the clandestine lifestyle of the late SCOAN founder. Abuse, harassment, rape, manipulation, and fake miracles were all covered in detail.
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Around the World in 5
Around the World in 5 is an ongoing series that highlights news related to women in five countries, updated every week. This week’s post covers January 1 to January 6.
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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Hits N1bn In Less Than Three Weeks
The national premiere of the film took place on December 15, 2023. The opening weekend took in a whopping N113.3 million, making it the highest-grossing Nollywood opening weekend ever.
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Wife of Uyo State Barrister Says She Does Not Want Her Husband Persecuted
In a letter, wife of state counsel Barrister Ekere Ebong, declared that she did not intend to charge her husband for assault.
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Afghanistan: Two Women’s Rights Activist Released From Prison
Activist Mina Rafiq informed EFE that Neda Parwani and Zholia Parsi were released on Monday. “I talked with them and their family members.”
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Shirley Ballas Speaks on Misogyny in the Dance Industry
Ahead of her time as head judge on Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One), the 63-year-old recalled the “immense bullying” she endured.
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Top Indian Wrestler, Sakshi Malik, Retires After Federation Elects New President
In response to the Indian wrestling federation replacing its controversial president with his close associate, Sakshi Malik, the sole Indian woman wrestler to ever attain an Olympic medal, has stated her intention to quit from the sport.
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How Domestic Violence Laws Impact Women’s Rights in Africa
In Africa, 17 countries have no laws that address domestic violence while 37 countries have laws that address this.
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Canada Announces Support for Indigenous Women and Queer People in Northwest Territories and Nunavut
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
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Akwa Ibom Women Protest Lawyer Barrister Ekere Ebong’s Assault On Wife
On Monday, women from Akwa Ibom, including female government officials, demonstrated in Uyo against the assault state lawyer Barrister Ekere Ebong against his wife.