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Furthermore, the 2008 Demographic and Health Survey showed that over 30.5% of married women have experienced at least one or more forms of physical, emotional or sexual violence in their marriage. [7] Most girls or women in Nigeria have experienced sexual assault, either through domestic violence or other forms.
Funmi Falana in her capacity as the current National Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), a non-governmental organization actively participates in activism. she has led some campaigns against rape, women marginalisation and participation in politics, gender based, policy and decision-making. [10]
"Hope the next [10] years are even happier than your [first decade] together!" "It started with a dream of a life together, and the dream only gets better. Cheers to [insert number] year of marriage!"
Aisha Buhari is a vocal advocate of women's rights and children's rights, and this was a focal point during her campaign for her husband's election in 2015. Aisha has, on several occasions, emphasized the need for young girls to get primary and secondary school education before getting married, saying that she believes no girl should get ...
Maryam Babangida (1 November 1948 – 27 December 2009) was the wife of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was Nigeria's head of state from 1985 to 1993. [1] Her husband was the target of criticism for rampant corruption during his regime. [2] She was credited with creating the position of First Lady of Nigeria. [1]
Hausa traditional marriage is not as expensive as other forms of marriage in Nigeria. [2] Hausa traditional marriage is based on Islamic or Sharia law. [3] In this tradition, a man seeks his parents' consent when he finds a woman he intends to marry. [citation needed] After the parents have given their consent, the other marital rites follow suit.
Mary Njoku as Annie, Akinlolu's wife who is pregnant with their first child. She is headstrong and mischievous, both traits that she needs to cope with living under the older Mrs. Tade Williams' roof. She often confides her frustration about her mother-in-law with her best friend, Isioma. Susan Peters as Aisha, Tosan's wife of 3 years. She is ...
In August 2023, she resigned after advancing to the position of Group Brand Manager for Nigeria Info FM stations nationwide within the AIM Group, which owns Cool FM Nigeria, Wazobia FM, and Nigeria Info. Her advocacy for women's rights and issues earned her the Her Network Woman of the Year in Journalism award in 2021.