Category: News & Current Affairs
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Nigeria’s Housing Minister Pushes for More Women in Construction
Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, minister of state for housing and urban development, has called on the construction industry to support programmes that promote gender equality and provide opportunities for women to excel.
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Are Nigerian Children Safe and Protected Online?
Data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) showed that 5.3% Nigerian women aged 18-29 years old reported that they experienced sexual violence as children.
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Around the World In 5
“Around the World In 5” is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans May 12 to May 18.
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Surveillance Video Shows Sean “Diddy” Combs Assaulting Cassie Ventura
A 2016 surveillance video, obtained exclusively by CNN, captures Sean “Diddy” Combs engaging in violent behavior towards his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
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Official Trailer for Beyond The Veil Season 2 Premieres on Prime Video
The new season continues to follow the lives of five resilient Northern Nigerian women as they navigate the complexities of modern life, careers, friendships, romances, and cultural clashes.
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MSF: Gender Pay Gap In Singapore Shrinks, With More Women Holding Executive Positions
According to a report released on Friday, the gender pay gap in Singapore has been narrowing and there are now more women in positions of leadership.
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Women Affairs Minister Moves To Halt Forced Orphan Marriages in Niger State
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has taken legal action to prevent the proposed marriage of 100 orphans in Niger State.
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Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry Opens Up About Her Experience With Cyberbullying
Chvrches’ lead singer Lauren Mayberry has spoken openly about the “cyber misogyny” she has had to confront for many years.
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Chinese Detergent Brand in Controversy Over Sexist Ad Campaign
An ad campaign for Mother’s Day that suggested Chinese mothers should spend the holiday washing laundry has gotten one of the country’s most popular detergent brands into controversy this week.
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The Continuous Violence Against Women, Girls and Children in Gaza
Since October 2023, the relentless violence in Gaza has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable members of society – women and children, and has triggered a humanitarian crisis of immense scale.