The Northern Woman’s life of violence and domestic abuse
From being deprived of access to equal education, work and a free reign to effectively compete with their male counterpart, Northern Nigerian women are going through steady assaults on both…
Women in Northern Nigeria Need to Be Their Own Voice
For over half a century, women in northern Nigeria have been bearing the brunt of institutional neglect, domestic violence and stifling campaigns against any female activist who dares to speak…
Michelle Bachelet
Wednesday Quote: Michelle Bachelet
One of the factors a country's economy depends on is human capital. If you don't provide women with adequate access to healthcare, education and employment, you lose at least half…
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And a year later…………………….sheroes.ng
It was a year ago, after having a discussion with one of our mentors in the Journalism profession that the sheroes.ng project was born. And so, we began, with nothing…
Long past its time: Ocholi O. Ibilola
As long as it exists, child marriage will stand the way of gender equality. Its driven by socio-cultural beliefs that accord girls little value, we need extensive legal and social …
Dear Girl Child
''12th October is celebrated as the Day of the Girl Child. But to me, everyday is for the Girl Child. I was once her, some part of me is still…
Women's Strike for Peace-And Equality, Women's Strike for Equality, Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, August 26, 1970. (Photo by Eugene Gordon/The New York Historical Society/Getty Images)
My Choice
“Anything is to be preferred or endured rather than marrying without Affection.” Jane Austen In the culture where I was born, women were thought only to be marriage material. Some…
Monday Quote
'I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower…
Thursday Quote
'Your knowledge; your education is your number one Husband. Your Husband may leave you; But what you have in your mind will never leave you'. Mariam Makeba
Saturday Quote
'I just think that unless you have that cohesiveness in the family unit, The male character tends to become very dominant, repressive and insensitive. So much of this comes also…
