A new housing development in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos is doing its own little part to honour women whose efforts in shaping the history of Nigeria, have been unceremoniously forgotten. Okang Ashiwel Ochui, who is currently working on the project, took to Twitter to ask for help in naming 21 of the community’s streets after unsung female heroes in Nigeria’s history.

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Guys, I need to name 21 streets, and I’d like to name them after some of the undercelebrated women in Nigeria’s history. Suggestions?

10:32 AM – Oct 16, 2017 · Victoria Island, Nigeria

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It didn’t take long for people to suggest a bunch of worthy names, from authors and activists to politicians and musicians.

Okang later tweeted out a shortlist which included 31 amazing women that all deserve the recognition. So, we wait to see which names get selected for the honour.

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Updated list to include more names; this will be tough:

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Rihanna is getting another road named after her in the neighborhood where she grew up in Barbados. The Ministry of Tourism announced the decision on Friday, October 13.

Here’s the statement:

“The Government of Barbados will on Independence Day, Thursday 30th November, 2017 officially change the name of Westbury New Road located in St. Michael to Rihanna Drive in honour of Barbadian superstar Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty who grew up in Westbury New Road.”

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart and Rihanna will share the honor of unveiling the new signage at a two-hour ceremony at Westbury New Road, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 30.

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Her Network announces “Call for nominations” and is now accepting entries for its debut annual “Woman of the Year” awards.

The awards although primarily for Women in Nigeria, has a unique “Global” category that allows for nomination from women all over the world via social media.

The platform which seeks to honour and celebrate outstanding millennial women in Nigeria has announced that nomination entries can now be sent in via their website www.hnwoty.com or via email nominations@hnwoty.com Nominee category sectors where millennial women look to be celebrated include Art, Entrepreneurship, Career, Film & Television etc.

The awards although primarily for Women in Nigeria, has a unique “Global” category that allows for nomination from women all over the world via social media. If think the impact of your work should be considered or know someone who you’d like to nominate for consideration, please visit www.hnwoty.com to put in your nomination. Self-nominations are allowed.

The nomination process will close October 18, 2017.

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Actress and movie producer, Eniola Ajao, has recently been made the Brand Ambassador of PaddyPaddyBet, a fast rising betting company. Speaking on this achievement, she said,

“I am really excited about being made the image of PaddyPaddyBet brand. It is my best endorsement at the moment. I have a huge respect for the owner of the company and the management. I will utilise my wider reach on social media to bring attention and growth to the company. I know betting companies are the rave of the moment due to the huge football followership in Nigeria. And also they are creating jobs and impacting lives in their own way. I will deploy my links and social media platform to market the brand. I support Manchester United Football Club of England. I just love the club and the historic profile of the club.” 

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli’s ‘Okafor’s law’ breaks record as the first african film that would be shown at the Busan International Film Festival BIFF, South Korea.

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Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union has in a series of tweets shared her rape experience when she worked at a shoe store. She also talked about how many rape victims choose to keep quiet because of fear of stigmitization.

See excerpts from her tweets below:

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Esther Ijewere, Founder of Rubies Ink Initiative for Women and Children, has been recognised by Woman.ng list of 51 Influential Nigerian Women Writers Under 40, for her book Breaking the Silence, which she wrote in 2013 to inform about rape and its scourges.

Her Initiative, Rubies Ink Initiative, is an umbrella organization which covers several women  and girl child-related projects including Walk Against Raoe, Women Of Rubies, Project Capable, Rubies Ink Media and the College Acquaintance Rape Education Workshop.

While acknowledging the recogniton, she said:

”Thanks so much @woman.ng for this recognition. I truly appreciate it . I am humbled to be mentioned among great female writers in Nigeria. 

My book #Breakingthesilence still breaking records, three years after. Consistency pays, Keep doing that you are good at and you will stand before Kings. 

Grateful and thankful. 

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Media personality and author, Toke Makinwa has taken to her Twitter page to talk about how people rarely take note of the emotional abuse that happens between parents and their children.

See her tweets below;