We must not allow this case to disappear from public attention. The allegation by a female UNIOSUN student of assault during a military raid on her hostel demands a transparent and thorough investigation. The uniform must never become a shield for violence, abuse or impunity. The Army announced an investigation, but Nigerians deserve to know: What is the status? Have those responsible been identified? What support and access to justice have been provided to the survivor? Safe Schools must mean protection from all forms of violence, including abuse by those entrusted with protecting us. We are still watching. We are still asking questions. We will not forget. @faree_for_real @SavvyRinu @BigBadReni

Every Number Has a Story. Every Story Deserves to Be Heard. Have you ever watched a woman express an opinion online and noticed how quickly the conversation shifts from what she said to who she is? Her appearance becomes the subject. Her personal life is dragged into the discussion. Insults replace arguments. Sometimes, the comments escalate into threats. Now imagine experiencing this repeatedly, simply because you chose to speak. The internet did not invent misogyny. It gave it new tools. Digital platforms can make harassment easier to distribute, allow harmful content to reach larger audiences, and enable attacks to continue long after the original incident. For women who are journalists, activists, politicians or public advocates, the consequences can be particularly troubling. The same visibility that allows their work to reach people can also expose them to targeted abuse. And when women anticipate harassment before speaking, the harm extends beyond the individual. Their voices may be missing from conversations that affect us all. The question is not just whether women can access the internet. It is whether they can participate freely without being punished for their visibility. Read the Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women: Africa Digital Harm Report wardcnigeria.org/technology-… and explore what the experiences of women in Nigeria and Kenya reveal about the future of digital safety, inclusion and participation. For today's reading: Context and Structural and Power Dynamics Shaping TFVAWG, p. 15. @BigBadReni @faree_for_real @SavvyRinu

When the Digital World Becomes a Battleground What if your phone stopped feeling safe? Think about how much of your life lives inside your phone. Your conversations. Your photographs. Your work. Your friendships. Your opinions. The things you search for when nobody is watching. For many women, the internet has become a place to learn, work, build businesses, organise, speak up and connect with other people. But what happens when that same space suddenly stops feeling safe? A message from a stranger becomes a threat. Someone creates an account pretending to be you. A private photograph is shared without your consent. Someone begins watching where you go online, sending unwanted messages, or exposing information about you. And suddenly, the phone you once reached for without thinking becomes something you hesitate to open. This is one of the realities behind technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. And perhaps the most unsettling part is that the violence does not necessarily end when you put your phone down. It can follow you to work. Into your home. Into your relationships. Into your mental health. In our research with women and girls in Nigeria and Kenya, we heard experiences that showed just how deeply digital violence can affect everyday life. One participant put it simply: “I deleted all my accounts. I don't trust the internet anymore.” Think about that for a moment. What would have to happen before you decided that disappearing from the digital world was safer than staying visible? And what does it mean for women when being visible online becomes a risk? Over the next 28 days, we want to explore these questions with you. Not simply through statistics, but through the experiences, fears, choices and realities of women who are navigating this digital world. Because behind every number is a woman trying to live her life. Read the Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women: Africa Digital Harm Report and explore what the experiences of women in Nigeria and Kenya reveal about the future of digital safety, inclusion and participation wardcnigeria.org/technology-… @SavvyRinu @faree_for_real @BigBadReni

66 Nigerian women. 66 stories of impact. 🇳🇬✨ The Amazon 1.0 is a new national initiative to document and preserve the stories and contributions of Nigerian women across leadership, public service, business, education, agriculture, the creative sector and more. Through art, documentation and storytelling, their legacies will be preserved for generations to come. #TheAmazon1.0 #NigerianWomen Read more : womennewstoday.com/2026/09/1…

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has condemned alleged cases of child abuse reported in Abia and Anambra states, including Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV) involving the recording and circulation of abuse against children, warning Nigerians against normalising violence against children or further harming victims by circulating videos and images of abuse online. READ MORE : womennewstoday.com/2026/09/1… @BigBadReni @faree_for_real

This is exactly why we must stop blaming girls for outcomes that our systems helped create. Bisola knew what she wanted. At 15, she sought confidential contraceptive information because she understood she was not ready for a pregnancy. Instead of receiving care, she was turned away. A girl who asked for information was met with a barrier. The consequence was a pregnancy, interrupted education, and a young mother carrying a child while preparing for an examination she should have taken years ago. We cannot keep telling girls to “make responsible choices” while denying them the information and services they need to make those choices. Every girl deserves access to confidential, respectful and adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health services. Bisola did her part. The system failed her. Several Bisola are out there , some are in worse situation , not any second chance We must do better. @BigBadReni @SavvyRinu @faree_for_real

A total of 111 girls have emerged as winners from over 3,700 participants in the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition, taking a major step into Nigeria’s technology and innovation space.  Read more : womennewstoday.com/2026/08/2…

For more than three decades, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki has walked the corridors of Nigeria’s justice system, rising from a young State Counsel to become the first woman to occupy the highest judicial office in Kano State. Read more : womennewstoday.com/2026/08/2…

As the Chairperson of the KDI mission for the Osun Elections, i witnessed Nigerians determined not only to exercise their right to vote, but to fulfil their civic obligation without fear. The people of Osun demonstrated remarkable resilience and, through yesterday’s election, showed that Nigerians can indeed protect their mandates. The people have spoken. Congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke and the people of Osun State on the outcome of the election. I also extend my congratulations to all the eminent Nigerians and candidates who contested for the governorship, for choosing the path of peace and participating in the democratic process. Osun has once again reminded us that democracy is ultimately about the people, their voices and their will. #OsunDecides2026 #OsunElection2026 #OsunDecides @faree_for_real @SavvyRinu @AishaYesufu @BigBadReni

Invictus Africa has revealed that 64% of Nigerians are willing to vote for women in the 2027 general elections, despite the 69.1% saying they had never voted for a female candidate. The Voters’ Preference Survey (VPS) Series, launched in Abuja, sampled 11,196 eligible voters across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. womennewstoday.com/2026/08/1…

As we approach the Osun Governorship Election, we must resist every action capable of undermining public confidence in our democracy. I call on political parties, candidates, INEC, security agencies and all stakeholders to exercise restraint and uphold a peaceful, transparent and credible electoral process. Democracy thrives only where the rule of law is respected and the will of the people is protected. #OsunDecides2026 #Democracy #CredibleElections @SavvyRinu @BigBadReni @faree_for_real vanguardngr.com/2026/08/ex-t…

Nigeria’s first official commemoration of Pan-African Women’s Day is a reminder that advancing gender equality requires more than promises. It demands stronger policies, sustained collaboration, and real investment in women’s leadership, rights, and empowerment across Africa. ✊🏾🌍 Read more: womennewstoday.com/2026/08/0… #PanAfricanWomensDay