WHEN THE DRUMBEAT CHANGES FOR WOMEN Five female council leaders gone in two months, a painful reminder that celebrating women’s progress must go hand in hand with protecting their lives. For month’s, we have danced to the sweet melody of women’s achievements. From the kitchen to the cockpit, from the classroom to the council chambers,…
Marriage: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Marriage has always been described as one of the most beautiful unions ordained by God, and rightly so. It is not merely a contract sealed by signatures, nor is it just a ceremonial exchange of vows; it is a covenant—of love, trust, and companionship. Across cultures, religions, and traditions, marriage…
Motherhood: The Silent Heroism Behind the Smile When we speak of bravery, we often picture men in uniform on battlefields, leaders standing before crowds, or activists risking it all for justice. Yet one of the greatest acts of courage is often performed quietly, without fanfare, within the walls of hospitals and homes. It is the…
Clerics, Scholars, family celebrate, as Rawsheedah Saheed unveils books on faith, womanhood. By Lai Gidado It was a spectacle of faith and womanhood at the weekend as Zones, Gbagada Expressway, Lagos, came alive with a sea of family, friends, and religious associates who gathered to honour the literary voice of Rawsheedah Akorede Saheed. The hall…
From Market Stalls to Boardrooms: The Women Who Built Their Own Ladders She did not start with millions in the bank or an office with glass walls. She started with cracked hands, dust under her fingernails, and a dream so fragile it could have been crushed under the weight of reality. Her first “shop” was…
The Crown Never Falls: Celebrating African Women Who Rise Against the Odds. By Falilat Oreoluwa Dikko “A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until she’s in hot water.” That timeless saying could have been written with the African woman in mind. For every pot she stirs, every…
Bedroom or Kitchen Last week, we boldly opened the door to the bedroom and what a conversation that turned out to be! I received messages that made me laugh, blush, and reflect. One woman said she sent the article to her husband with only a 🔥 emoji. Another simply wrote, “Oreoluwa, you exposed my secret…
My Secret Weapon in Marriage? They say marriage is a journey. What they don’t always tell you is that the road isn’t paved with rose petals. Sometimes, it’s full of potholes, unexpected detours, spiritual “check engine” lights, and the occasional flat tyre of the heart. One moment you’re exchanging vows with teary eyes and cake-filled…
HORMONAL HEALTH IN WOMEN This week, while listening to a group of women share their personal stories, I was reminded yet again of something many of us live with but rarely talk about openly, how our bodies sometimes begin to feel unfamiliar, and how what we call “just tired” or “just stressed” is often much…
The Guardians of Culture: How Nigerian Women Are Preserving Heritage In the ever-turning wheel of time, where the old is constantly threatened by the new, Nigerian women stand like ancient trees, firm, rooted, and graceful. While the world rushes headlong into modernity, they are quietly tending to the fire of tradition, making sure it never…
