30% of Nigerian women experience gender-based violence – Minister of Women Affairs
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for intensified efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria, revealing that 30% of Nigerian women aged 15 to 49 have suffered physical or sexual violence.
Nigerian women plan peace march on Oct. 1
A coalition of Nigerian women from all walks of life would march for peace on Oct. 1, the country’s independence anniversary day, Mrs Gloria Shoda, the President of National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) said on Thursday.
Society doesn’t allow Nigerian women to be romantic – Daniel Lloyd
Ijaw guy and Nollywood actor, Daniel Lloyd is one of the actors of the moment, hugging all the juicy roles there are in the industry. He has been starred alongside the most beautiful and most talented women in Nollywood. His most recent film ‘Our Dirty Little Secrets” stars him with a cast which includes Rosy Meurier, Belinda Effah, Femi Branch, Amaka Chikwujekwu and a host of others.
No, Nigerian women are only romantic for money or good looks – Benson Okonkwo
Controversial Nollywood actor, Benson Okonkwo’s personal mantra is, “Be yourself, people don’t have to like you but you don’t have to care” and the actor has put it into action by kicking against Dave Ogbeni’s assertion that Nigerian women are the most romantic in the world.
UN rallies more support for Nigerian women
UN has urged international community to scale up support for women and girls for Nigeria to realise it’s target on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
