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- Hajia Yetunde Bello-Adebowale Becomes Second Female Contender for 2027 Kwara Governorship Race
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Hajia Musliat Yetunde Bello-Adebowale has declared her intention to run for Governor of Kwara State in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Hon. Aisha Ahman-Pa...
- Adamawa North Women Threaten Legal Action to Compel Governor Fintiri Into 2027 Senate Race
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
A coalition of women from three local government areas in Adamawa North has issued a mandate to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to contest the senatorial seat in 2027. The group, cit...
- Philanthropist and Business Executive Remi Odunsi Joins APC Race for Kosofe Federal Constituency Seat
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Eridan Group CEO Remi Odunsi has declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Kosofe, Lagos. A certified accountant and philanthropist, Odun...
- National Assembly Debates Constitutional Amendment to Create 182 Reserved Legislative Seats for Women
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian National Assembly is considering a Constitution Alteration Bill to establish exclusive "special seats" for women across federal and state legislatures. While proponent...
- Edo State Lawmakers Demand Systemic Shift to End Marginalization of Women Within Nigerian Political Frameworks
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
During the inaugural Convergence of Women in Leadership and Impact Awards in Benin, prominent female leaders called for an immediate transition from grassroots mobilization to elec...
- President Bola Tinubu Charges Newly Elected APC Leadership To Uphold Integrity And Consolidate ‘Renewed Hope’ Agenda
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
During the All Progressives Congress National Convention in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu addressed the newly elected National Working Committee members, urging them to lead with hu...
- Ogun Majority Leader Pledges Legislative Action to Institutionalize Thirty Five Percent Gender Representation in State Governance
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Majority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly has committed to sponsoring the Gender Composition Bill to solidify female representation in appointive roles. This legislat...
- Nigerian Advocates Launch Global Push at United Nations for Landmark Gender Equality Legislation and Political Reform
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
A high-level delegation of Nigerian activists met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in New York to advocate for the Special Seats Bill. The proposed legislation seeks...
- INEC Reports 2.6 Million Completed Registrations in Second Phase of Continuous Voter Registration
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 2.6 million Nigerians have successfully completed their voter registration as of March 13, 2026. The da...
- Akwa Ibom Exceeds Beijing Benchmark as Governor Eno Allocates 40% Political Representation for Women
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi has lauded Governor Umo Eno for a historic "all-inclusive" administration that provides 40% of political slots to women. This move surpasses t...
- A Vanishing Presence: Tracking the Decline of Female Representation in Bangladesh’s 2026 General Election
Published: Feb 27, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
Despite a history of high profile female leadership at the highest levels of government, Bangladesh’s 2026 general election has revealed a troubling trend regarding the broader par...