Tag Archives: Female

Lord Coe: World Athletics president says IOC needs to improve transgender athletes rules to protect ‘female sport’

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Coe oversaw the London 2012 Games before taking charge of World Athletics, and has also enjoyed a successful commercial and political career. Under Coe, World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. He will also be able to point to his experience, achievements and his willingness to establish the Athletics Integrity Unit – …

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Female native doctor arrested for forcing herself on underage boy with mental illness

Female native doctor arrested for forcing herself on underage boy with mental illness

A 39-year-old female sangoma, Catherine Nhongo, has been arrested after allegedly forcing herself on a 17-year-old boy suffering from mental illness.    The incident, which occurred on November 10, has shocked the local community and led to charges of aggravated indecent assault.   Nhongo appeared before regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, who remanded her in custody as the court decides whether …

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Tems extends her record as the most certified Nigerian female artist in the US

Tems extends her record as the most certified Nigerian female artist in the US

The single is one of the songs on her sophomore EP ‘If Orange Was A Place’ released in 2021. The song soared to commercial success after Tems gained international mainstream attention following her defining appearance on Wizkid’s global smash hit ‘Essence’. ‘Found’ has garnered over 119 million Spotify streams making it one of her most streamed songs in her impressive …

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Uzoamaka Onuoha wins Best Female Performance in a feature at AFRIFF, 2024

Uzoamaka Onuoha wins Best Female Performance in a feature at AFRIFF, 2024

With over three nominations, Uzoamaka Onuoha stood out for her role in Agemo. Directed by Moshood Abiola Obatula, the film follows Agatha as she navigates a dangerous and mysterious world and highlights the challenges faced by women. The supernatural feature explores themes of manipulation, power dynamics, and the consequences of exploiting the vulnerable. Onuoha who plays the lead character is …

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Kano governor begs doctors to suspend strike over alleged assault of female doctor

Kano governor begs doctors to suspend strike over alleged assault of female doctor

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Thursday, has pleaded with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to suspend its strike action for the sake of the lives of their patients.  The NMA had issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the state government to dismiss the state’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs at Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital for allegedly assaulting a female doctor. They …

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Female child trafficking suspect k!lled as gunmen attack Abia RRS facility in bid to free detainees

Female child trafficking suspect k!lled as gunmen attack Abia RRS facility in bid to free detainees

Gunmen attacked the Police Rapid Response Squad facility at Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, resulting in the d3ath of a female suspect.   It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the facility located along the Umuahia-Aba Federal Expressway on Monday in a bid to release some detainees.   The state Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, …

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FA apologises to Muslim female football player after male referee banned her from playing because she refused to wear shorts

 The Football Association has issued an apology to a Muslim footballer after a referee barred her from playing a match for refusing to wear shorts due to her religious beliefs.  British-born Somali football player and coach, Iqra Ismail was meant to play for United Dragons as a half-time substitute in a Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFC) match against Tower Hamlets FC on …

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Three female police officers arrested for extortion in Rivers

Three female police officers arrested for extortion in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged extortion of motorists at the Rumuokoro axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.    This came following a series of complaints on social media of the actions of the female operatives in the area.   It was gathered that the officers have been involved in …

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You are worse than Aunty Jemima and the female version of Uncle Tom – FFK slams Nigerian-born British lawmaker Kemi Badenoch for saying she doesn’t want UK to become like Nigeria

You are worse than Aunty Jemima and the female version of Uncle Tom - FFK slams Nigerian-born British lawmaker Kemi Badenoch for saying she doesn

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has issued a harsh response to UK Minister Kemi Badenoch’s comments about her Nigerian heritage.    Badenoch, the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, reportedly shared her hopes for the UK, saying, “This is my country… I don’t want it to become like the place I ran away from. I want …

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