Dr Maimuna Babangida explores how biased media coverage contributes to the under-representation of women in Northern Nigeria politics. The media is a vital instrument of social control. It controls voter perception of contestants and has often led to the marginalisation of women in political scenes. This story is part of the African Women…
Child marriage is said to be a trigger of gender-based violence and an act of discrimination against the girl child. In Northern Nigeria, there are over 22 million Child brides despite Nigeria signing and ratifying several Child’s rights conventions which have led to the enactment of the Child’s rights act. Journalist Maimuna Muhammad Babangida speaks…
Mass Communication expert Dr Muhammad Dantala Aliyu gives an overview of the current status of women in the media and how they have been given equal rights despite some challenges. We also hear from Maimuna Raji Egigogo a practising Journalist and Aisha Shuaibu Badeggi, the General Manager Badeggi FM Minna who share some of the…
The report features media owners perspective to ensuring the safety of it’s Journalists as the Proprietor and Managing Director of Prestige FM Minna, Alhaji Zubair Abdulrauf Idris talks on that while Hajiya Rabi Sarki Bello , Chairperson NAWOJ Niger State Chapter speaks on steps Women Journalists can take to their personal safety while on beats…
Patients in Nigeria diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease face discrimination. Journalist Maimuna Muhammad Babangida visits a government-owned hospital in Minna during the weekly Sickle Cell Clinical Day. She speaks with Dr Aisha Musa, consultant Paediatrician and SCD warrior Kubrah Mundi who set up an SCD foundation ” Lafiya Sickle Cell Foundation ” to create awareness…
Accidents don’t just happen they are caused. This is the assertion made by a gallant, disciplined and result-oriented Female paramilitary officer who has been in the service for over 17 years, Officer Hajara Ibrahim Angulo of the Federal Road Safety Corp FRSC Niger State Sector command. She takes us through her journey into the corp…
Nigerian languages and dialects will now play a bigger role in education and communication. By embracing indigenous languages, activists can reach more communities. An increase in representation also means more advocacy towards gender equality and conflict prevention. Journalist Maimuna Muhammad Babangida reports on how these changes are being implemented. This story is part of the…
This report focuses on the need for more awareness of the effect mental health has on journalists. Giving a women’s perspective, journalist Aisha Wakaso shares her battle with mental health and how it inspired her to become an advocate for mental health in Nigeria. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWIM)/…
Making history as the very first Female Chief Press Secretary in Nigeria, Mrs Mary Noel-Berje has put in over 21 years in the Journalism profession covering several beats and as an Amazon in the Newsroom of the NTA Minna which led her to become the Government House Correspondent and the lead for the Nigeria Association…
This feature gives insight into the role religion plays for Female Islamic Religion Preachers. Despite facing restrictions, today they speak out and use their voices to champion the need for peace and security in society. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with…
This feature focus on the Faith for Life initiative by UNICEF. The non-profit organisation launched the handbook to provide faith-based recommendations on child rights and well-being for families and communities in Nigeria. Journalist Maimuna Muhammad Babangida reports on how religious leaders in Nigeria participated in training based on women’s survival which the book explains is…
Our reporter had a one on one interview with Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano, a versatile female media broadcaster, who dared the authority and went on with a LIVE TV program after she was ordered to stop. She is also a champion of the “Drug Free Arewa Movement” an NGO she sets up to fight drug abuse…
