Women
Women with AI ‘Boyfriends’ Mourn Lost Love After ‘Cold’ ChatGPT Upgrade
When OpenAI unveiled the latest upgrade to its groundbreaking artificial intelligence model ChatGPT last week, Jane felt like she had lost a loved one. Jane, who asked to be referred to by an alias, is among a small but growing group of women who say they have an AI “boyfriend”. After spending the past five […]
Israel Carries Out Over 18,500 Arrests In Occupied West Bank
The Israeli military has conducted a significant number of arrests in the occupied West Bank since the outbreak of the Gaza war on October 7, 2023. According to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, Israeli forces have arrested more than 18,500 individuals in the West Bank during this period, including over 1,500 minors and 570 women. These […]
Women Stage Hunger Strike to Demand Release of Activist’s Body
More than 60 Palestinian women have embarked on a hunger strike to demand the unconditional release of the body of Awdah Hathaleen, a 31-year-old community leader and English teacher who was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the village of Umm al-Kheir, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. Hathaleen was a consultant […]
South African Farmer Accused of Feeding Black Women to Pigs
A white South African farmer, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, and his two employees, Adrian de Wet and William Musora, are set to go on trial for the alleged murder of two black women, Maria Makgato and Lucia Ndlovu. The women were shot dead on Olivier’s farm near Polokwane in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province, and their […]
Men Should Marry Younger Women, Not Older Women, Omokri
Reno Omokri, a Nigerian author and social commentator, has sparked debate with his views on age gaps in marriage. According to Omokri, men should think twice before marrying women their age or slightly younger, as such unions could lead to long-term dissatisfaction, health risks, and marital failure. Asserting, “Men should be 10 years older,” Omokri […]
5 Surprising Facts About Periods You Probably Didn’t Know
Menstruation is a natural process in women, yet it’s surrounded by myths and misconceptions. From the amount of blood lost to the possibility of getting pregnant(pregnancy) during menstruation, there’s a lot that people get wrong. Here are five surprising facts about periods that might change the way you think about them: 1. *The Duration of […]
Unleashing Africa’s Potential: Two Women Lead the Charge
In a groundbreaking collaboration, two visionary women, Titi Ogufere and Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, are revolutionizing the design industry in Nigeria. Their brainchild, “The Design Den,” is a pioneering initiative that empowers female creatives, promotes Nigerian designs, and fosters economic growth. Ogufere, the founder of Design Week Lagos, and Hunponu-Wusu, President of WoodHall Capital, have joined forces […]
Nigerian Women’s Quest for Greener Pastures in the Middle East
Many Nigerian women risk danger and hardship to seek better lives in the Middle East, often ending up as exploited house helps. Despite the challenges, they continue to migrate, driven by the promise of better opportunities. Felicia, a 24-year-old Nigerian woman, works as a house help in Cairo. She describes her job as stressful and […]
Nigerian Women Break Barriers as Commercial Drivers
In a bid to challenge traditional norms, Nigerian women are taking the wheel as commercial drivers. Amaka Okoli, a 38-year-old mother of three, is one such example. From Banker to Bus DriverAfter losing her job as a banker in Lagos, Okoli became a bus driver three years ago. She begins her day at 5:30 am, […]