WOMANHOOD AND MOTHERHOOD: A Divine Trust Worth Honouring By Oreoluwa Dikko Let’s face it, life doesn’t come with a manual, but if we’re lucky, it comes with a mother. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the sun-kissed villages of Abeokuta, one truth rings out loud and clear: the woman especially the African womanbis the…
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria and Africa Gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria and across Africa is not just a disturbing trend, it is a full-blown crisis. It festers in the shadows of our homes, our streets, our institutions. Like a serpent underfoot, it strikes when least expected, sinking its fangs into the lives of women…
Forgotten Heroines: Women Who Shaped History There are names we hear in school that echo across the pages of time: kings, conquerors, emperors, and generals. History often tells us of those who led nations, drew boundaries, signed treaties, and held the world in their hands. But rarely does it pause to whisper the names of…
The Unforgettable Legacy of Alhaja Simbiat Atinuke Abiola In every generation, there are women who don’t just exist… they shine. Women who rise above limitations, rewrite the rules, and leave behind legacies that make history sit up and take notice. Alhaja Simbiat Atinuke Abiola was one of those rare gems. A woman of substance, resilience,…
Iyabo Ojo: A Crown-Wearing Warrior – A Salute to All Strong Women Not all queens live in palaces. Some reside in modest homes, yet they wear their crowns with dignity and grace. One such queen is Iyabo Ojo, a woman whose story continues to stir hearts. When news of her daughter Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian…
Battling Stigma and Finding Support Last week, I took you on a journey into the inner sanctum of the female body a divine creation that bears life, endures pain, and whispers truths we often choose to ignore. We talked about Mama Bisi’s silent struggle with fibroids, Patience’s battle with endometriosis, and Adenike’s breast cancer scare…
Women’s Health Matters: Understanding Our Bodies There is something sacred, something divine, about a woman’s body. It is a vessel of life, a bearer of burdens, a theatre of emotions, and a mirror of mystery. Yet, in our fast-paced world where aesthetics often overshadow awareness, many women walk through life oblivious to the silent cries…
The Role of Women in Preserving Cultural Heritage Cultural heritage is the tapestry of a people’s identity, woven with the threads of tradition, language, values, and historical experiences, and it is the heartbeat of a community, pulsating with the essence of its past, present, and future. While history often gives men the spotlight in…
The Double Standards Women Face in Society. From time immemorial, women have been subjected to different standards than men, carrying the weight of expectations society has placed on them. Whether in Nigeria, Africa, or Europe, the tale remains the same, women are judged more harshly, held to stricter rules, and denied the privileges freely granted…
The Divine Elegance of Womanhood During this blessed month of Ramadan, as I sit in quiet reflection, I marvel at the wonders of God. The world around us is filled with beauty, balance, and perfection, each creation crafted with a purpose, each detail designed with care. He created everything in pairs, day and night, land…
