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If you closely followed the 2023 Nigerian election, you may have noticed Uju Ken-Ohanenye, the only female presidential aspirant from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite ultimately stepping down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the party’s primary election convention, Ken-Ohanenye’s campaign centred around a compelling message: Nigeria needs a mother to lead the nation.

Nigeria’s political scene has witnessed numerous significant milestones throughout its history. One such landmark moment was the emergence of Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril as the first woman to run for the presidency of Nigeria in 1992. Her courageous foray into the male-dominated political arena marked a crucial step towards gender inclusivity. It paved the way for future generations of women like Ken-Ohanneye in Nigerian politics.

Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril’s exceptional accomplishments shed light on an overlooked aspect of Nigeria’s political history and landscape, underscoring the need for improved discourse around our historical narratives.

To gain a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria’s really cool and interesting political journey like this, every citizen should explore the Citizen Election Report.

Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril’s Trailblazing Candidature

Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril, a formidable force in Nigerian politics, etched her name in history by becoming the first woman to contest the Nigerian presidency. Her political journey began in 1992, when she ran as a candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). With her vision, determination, and passion for social justice, she captured the attention of the Nigerian electorate and inspired women across the nation. Despite the challenges and gender biases she encountered, Jibril fearlessly pressed forward, determined to break down barriers and create opportunities for women in Nigerian politics.

In 1998, Jibril again joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and vied for the presidency. Her candidature is one visible way women have challenged societal norms and expectations. While she may not have secured the presidency, her groundbreaking campaign left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political landscape.

Jibril’s trailblazing efforts have paved the way for subsequent generations of women who have attempted to become the country’s president.

Hopefully, Nigeria’s highest political officeholder will be a woman one day.

Exploring Nigeria’s Political Journey

To gain a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria’s political history and the strides made towards a more inclusive democracy, the Citizen Election Report is an essential resource. This comprehensive guide provides a thorough analysis of Nigeria’s political scene from 1999 to the present, delving into key events, electoral reforms, and the evolving political landscape. By reading this report, citizens can gain valuable insights into the challenges faced, the progress made, and the vision for Nigeria’s political future.

Download the Citizen Election Report: Navigating Nigeria’s Political Journey

By understanding Nigeria’s political journey and the contributions of trailblazers like Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril, citizens can actively participate in shaping the country’s democratic landscape. The Citizen Election Report is a vital tool for empowering citizens, especially young Nigerians, to engage in informed discussions and make well-informed decisions regarding Nigeria’s political scene.

Todah Opeyemi

June 23, 2023

Citizen, General

Nigeria, Nigerian woman, Presidency
Men can never catch a break with women. It’s always one thing or the other with them.

“Don’t approach women at the gym.”

“Leave women alone once they say no.”

“Don’t comment on women’s bodies.”

And now, it’s “Men should stop trying to sleep with their female friends.”

Ugh. Should we just stop existing?

I don’t understand why women complain about finding male friends who don’t want to sleep with them. I don’t see the problem here. Because I’m your friend doesn’t mean I can’t find you attractive. Is it my fault you’re gorgeous?

Honestly, what do women want? You have men fawning over you and it’s a problem because they’re your friend? Isn’t this a way to eat your cake and have it? You have friends willing to sleep with you with no strings attached, and you’re complaining? And I know for sure that these women also want to sleep with said male friends but they’re doing shakara.

We guys think about having sex with a lot of women, so the fact that your friend is interested in you sexually, shouldn’t come as a surprise. We are men, and our higher testosterone levels make us think about and crave sex more than women. Sleeping with our female friends is a way for us to have sex with people we know, without any form of attachment.

Also, do you know how hard it is to not try to have sex with a woman we’re attracted to all in the name of “She’s my friend”? So I find you attractive, but because I don’t want to ruin our friendship, I shouldn’t make a move to sleep with you? Fuck that. At least let me attempt, and if you’re not interested, I’ll back off.

Women make sex a bigger deal than it is. If given the chance, I’d sleep with almost all my female friends (except the ones in relationships) because it’s just sex. It’s hard for men to have female friends and not want to sleep with them. We just try our best not to so you won’t get annoyed and end the friendship.

I need women to know it’s not that serious. Having sex with your male friends won’t ruin the relationship as long as you have rules and boundaries. It’s better than having sex with strangers.

Yours Truly,

A Nigerian man

16/1/2023

By the way, in case you didn’t notice and you want to fight me, this is a satirical article. I’m not a Nigerian man, abeg.

Dammy Eneli

January 16, 2023

Inside Life

Nigerian Men, Nigerian woman, Nigerians
Being a delusional girl is choosing to ignore facts and remain in a reality you choose. When you enter your delusional era, you believe your wildest dreams are not only possible but normal. You should try it today, and here’s why.

Men do it, so why not?

Men are constantly told they have “audacity”, and that’s what allows them to apply for jobs they’re not qualified for and demand attention from women they don’t know. Why can’t we do the same?

Reality is hard

You’re a woman living on Earth, so odds are stacked against you. If you’re now poor or queer, it’s finished. Why then do you want to be stuck in this reality that contantly tries to frustrate you? Be delusional; escape into the part in your head where everything works for your good.

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It’s fun

Sometimes, alter your reality for shits and giggles. If you say you’re a princess, who’s going to check you?

What has being realistic done for you?

In all the years you’ve been realistic, what have you achieved? What has the realism actually done? Try a new approach to life and watch everything change.

RELATED: Nigerian Women Should Stop Apologising for These 9 Ridiculous Things

Heal your inner child

When you were younger, you had a wider imagination and actually believed in the impossible. Entering your delusional girl era connects you to that part of yourself. It’ll heal your inner child.

Extra motivation

If you’re convinced the universe exists simply to cater to your every need, and that everything works together for you, you’d be gingered to do the impossible. Why? Because the universe won’t let you down.

Improve your mental health

If you’re too busy altering your own reality, what time will you have to be depressed and anxious? The answer is none.

REAL ALSO: What She Said: I Still Cry Every Time I Have to Eat

Itohan Esekheigbe

January 13, 2023

Her

delusional, Funny, Her, listicle, Nigerian woman
Dwin, The Stoic is popularly known for his heartbreak songs. Every time, the man sings about how one Nigerian woman has broken his heart and he’s trying to recover. Since he’s so experienced in the field, I asked him to give his fellow brothers advice on how they can know a Nigerian woman is about to break their hearts.

This is what he said:

They stop using “we” and “us”

They start making plans for themselves. It starts with going to dinners and the movies without you, then it turns to full-blown trips, and before you know it, she has walked out of your life.

She doesn’t steal your food anymore

Nigerian women like food, especially the one that’s not their own. Just know the relationship is over when she stops stealing your fries or pinching from your chicken.

She doesn’t wear your clothes anymore

You come back home and see that your favourite t-shirt is still where you left it. Problem. If you can’t relate to tweets like, “My girl is stealing my hoodie, and it’s so annoying,” just know you’re a single man.

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She doesn’t do the little things

You’ve slept off in the living room without any covering, and the air conditioning is blasting at 16 degrees. If she sees you and leaves you to die of pneumonia, my brother, she’s no longer your girlfriend. She’s your roommate.

She starts getting annoyed by everything you do

Even the way you breathe starts to irritate her. If you mistakenly blink at her the wrong way, she’ll look at you with so much disgust, like you just farted. God, abeg o.

She’s always on the phone

She giggles and blushes every time she’s on the phone. What exactly is so funny? See, just know she’s laughing into another person’s arms.

She no longer insults you

Nigerian women show their love through insults. When you see she no longer calls you “Big head” or “Ode” or says, “You’re very foolish. Get out”, just quickly pack your load out of the relationship because heartbreak is coming.

Once you start noticing these signs, and then, she says, “We need to talk”, just run. Don’t wait for anything or ask any questions. Run.

By the way, come and listen to Dwin’s heartbreak songs and other jams at Z! Fest this Saturday.

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Dammy Eneli

November 24, 2022

Inside Life

Nigerian woman, Nigerians
If there is one thing a Nigerian woman will never do, it is to willingly spend her money on a man. But don’t worry, we have finally cracked the code to getting Nigerian women to open their purse.

Just do everything on this list, and you will be swimming in money before the end of the year.

1. Spend on her first.

You must first invest before you can get returns on your investment. Just make sure you choose the right investment plan sha so your money doesn’t vanish.

2. Give her orgasms.

Once you are able to provide this basic benefit, it won’t be difficult for a Nigerian woman to open her purse. Yes, there are some women who will not spend a dime on you even if you give them fifteen orgasms in a five-minute genital bumping session, but don’t let that deter you.

3. When she asks you to “do it just like that” during sex, don’t overdo.

Whatever you are doing, just keep doing it in that same measure and rhythm. Don’t attempt to increase pace or overdo because you have been complimented or you will fuck up your bag.

4. Date someone else.

Nigerian women are not moved to do anything for a man until competition enters it. That is when you will see them struggling to win your heart, especially if they know you are gifted with the extraordinary ability to provide orgasms.

5. Allow her to bite you.

Women love a man who allows them to fulfil their cannibalistic tendencies. When she bites you once or twice, pretend you are sick and watch her spend her last card on you. Relax and enjoy it, it’s payday!

6. Buy her ashewo dress.

She probably won’t spend on you, but she will probably agree to get on top and ride, which is something that happens only once in three years. Enjoy it while it lasts.

7. Give her head and don’t bite her clit like shaki.

Once you make the mistake of biting her, you might as well kiss your check goodbye and get ready for the poverty that will bite you.

8. Be a pet dog.

Let’s be honest, unless you are a fluffy pet dog named “Coco” or “Atinuke,” a Nigerian woman won’t even look at you twice. So, my dear friend, better start practising that bark. “Woof, woof!”

9. Be her younger brother.

Even with this, you still have to beg for it. But at least, she will consider the blood tie between you both and send you 2k once in two years.

10. Be PiggyVest.

That’s the only one thing Nigerian women are guaranteed to put their money in. So, you can either convince her to create a savings plan in your name, or you can turn into PiggyVest itself and collect all her earnings.

Whichever way you choose, good luck as you begin your journey to becoming the youngest billionaire as you gather money from a Nigerian woman.

How do you know if your girlfriend is a rich woman? We already did our findings here:

12 Signs Your Nigerian Girlfriend Is A Rich Woman

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Kunle Ologunro

November 27, 2021

Inside Life

Humour, Nigerian Men, Nigerian woman, spending money
The subject of today’s What She Said is a 34-year-old Nigerian woman who grew up getting everything she asked for. She talks about constantly pursuing enjoyment, and how that led to her leaving her cheating husband and raising her two children independently.

What was it like growing up?

I had a pretty happy childhood. I am the 12th child out of 21 and was the last girl till I was 12 years old, so I was kind of everyone’s favourite. I grew up with a lot of people in the house: cousins and aunts inclusive. I was never short of people to play with.

The earliest memory of my childhood is from when I was about four years old. My daddy’s important friends came, and they gave me two bundles of five naira notes. I made my mum take me to the shopping complex to buy a red spaghetti strap dress with a fancy bolero jacket.

Your mother did not “hold” the money for you? Must be nice.

Whenever I got money like that, I sometimes gave my parents to keep it for me, but I have always loved being responsible for my own money.

The downside to being responsible for your own money is that sometimes you’re deprived of things other people have. If I protested, my parents told me those people used their savings to buy it. There was a year I almost did not get Sallah clothes because I had used all my savings at the snack woman’s place. After crying for hours, they finally gave me the clothes.

The thing is, I was adorable, smart and liked. I was everyone’s little bride at their wedding, always the house princess for inter-house sports, and always represented the school at primary school events. I was spoilt, overindulged and was used to having my way with almost everything. I loved it, and it did a lot for my self-confidence and self-esteem.

What’s it like being a confident adult?

I look at people who don’t like me like they don’t have good taste.

When I was younger, I did not handle being rejected well. There was a time a guy said he liked me but didn’t want to date me. I was stunned. Like how dare he? Why would he allow common sense to derail him from enjoyment? I am a big believer in enjoyment, so this did not make any sense to me.

LOL. What do you consider enjoyment?

Food is my kind of enjoyment, but I despise cooking. I love food cooked by other people. That was why when I started making money, the first thing I did was hire a cook. After a few months, I sent him away because he was doing nonsense. Now, I have someone that does well and cooks for the house.

The house?

The house includes me, my children’s minder, the help, my two children, and my nieces.

Tell me about your kids.

They’re amazing children, and I love them very much, but I don’t recommend children to anybody. They take your body, your energy and your money. All for small hugs and kisses? The return on investment is poor.

But then you have not just one, but two. Why?

I was 23 and so very young and foolish. I felt that having children was expected of me after getting married, so I did just that. I got married and pushed out two children without putting much thought into it.

I had my first child for my ex-husband and the second for my first child because I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life entertaining her. Now they can entertain themselves and be friends.

Did that work?

Yes. They do everything together and love one another so much it gets me upset sometimes. The boy who is two years older than his sister said to me the other day: “I get upset when I see my sister crying, and I feel like slapping someone, but since you are the one making her cry, I will just go and tell her sorry.”

She was crying because I scolded her for finishing some paper in the house and not letting me know to replace it.

The thought of them gaining power and throwing me out of the house has crossed my mind, but I know they love me too much. They also understand that sometimes I love one child more than the other, and they don’t mind.

One day, my children told me, “You can’t love two people the same way at the same time. There are times when you love my sister more, and times you love me more, but we don’t care. We know you love both of us and will always take care of us.”

Stuff like this makes me feel like I’m winning in the parent department.

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Definitely. What about your ex-husband? Where is he in this picture?

Even when we were together, I was the children’s primary caregiver, so it’s not like he knows what to do with them.

Why did the marriage end though?

We wanted different things out of life, and it was leading to constant conflict. He was 32 years old when we got married, and until then, he had never been responsible for anyone, not even himself. So, he struggled.

He also seemed unable to wrap his head around the fact that I didn’t want a mediocre life. So, he did not understand my drive to work, to make money. I want a BeachFront mansion, and I don’t mind working for it. Meanwhile, he’s satisfied with a bungalow in the village. He also cheated on me with close friends and associates and took advantage of people living with us.

Wow.

I once got a call around 4 a.m. from him while I was on a work trip. He was demanding the kids’ nanny leave because she woke the children up too early. I told him that was not possible, and it was too early in the morning. Then I went back to bed.

When I woke up, I found out he had already sent her away. I asked her what happened, and she said ever since I left, he had been trying to sleep with her. She said she woke the children up because she wanted protection. It was at that moment I knew I could not do it anymore.

I got home, asked him what happened, and he said it’s his house, and he could do whatever he wanted. He told me anyone who had a problem with that could leave, so I carried my children and left.

Damn, that must suck.

Yeah. After that, different women started coming to me with various allegations from pregnancy to rape. It was a whole mess. In fact, in the first year of our marriage, he got my friend pregnant.

I should have left then, but I felt like I had something to prove. When I got married, people told me that the marriage would not last long. I was desperate to make it work.

Was there a reason they thought it would not work?

My motto is, if he is giving you a headache, let him go. God did not put me on earth to be dealing with headaches from men. I am a very beautiful woman, and there are always men and women who want to be with me, so why will I be with someone who is stressing me? My response to stress is flight, and I am very happy and content with being on my own.

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Itohan Esekheigbe

May 5, 2021

Her, What She Said

Children, enjoyment, marriage, Nigerian woman, separation, what she said
It was another self-care Saturday, and with that comes the necessary evil that is shaving. So, we made a list of some relatable shaving struggles

1) Finding the right angle

To find the right angle to begin your shaving adventures, you start doing math in the shower. Asking yourself questions like, “if I raise my leg 75 degrees higher, will I have better access?”

2) Shaving stick problems

There is always a problem. Either the blades are too dull, too sharp or too pink. Sometimes, the handles are weirdly shaped and you cannot grip them well. Shaving stick, not surgical blade. Please.

3) The cuts and bumps

You finish a successful operation, and you go to admire your handiwork. It feels alright. Good, soft, edible. You go to bed and wake up and gbam! Your village people have shown up and showed out. Bumps, red spots, cuts. It is a war zone down there. Sometimes, it gets so bad you find it hard to walk.

4) The inability to get a clear view

It is so difficult to see down there, so you don’t get into all the nooks and crannies. I have one word, mirror. But then imagine your roommate walking into the bathroom and you’re there, naked, bent over a mirror with a shaving stick in hand. Just picture it, God no go shame us.

5) The hair that never really goes away

It is never all gone. NEVER. There will always be some unfortunate strand just hanging there and chilling. Evil thing.

6) The not so safe or cheap alternatives

You decide you are done with shaving sticks, but then by the time you check the prices of waxing, and see that hair removal cream come with their weird side effects: may cause death, infertility, denial of visa, rise of the dollar, etc. You go back to your shaving stick in the cabinet.

7) The hair grows back too fast

After undergoing all this stress and pain, the hair comes back in about two to three business days.

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Itohan Esekheigbe

September 7, 2020

Her

Nigerian woman, relatable, shaving, Struggles
If you are a Nigerian woman with big breasts, then you can TOTALLY relate to these seven things

1) Pain

Chest pain AND back pain. Who did you offend? Everyday feels like you are carry three bags of cement on your chest.

2) The Stares

People are always looking. They say they are not, but they are.

3) Finding Something “Professional” To Wear

No matter what you wear, they will be the first thing to greet everyone that meets you. Every Tunde, Abdul and Emeka will now think you are trying to seduce them. People will now have the audacity to say you are looking unprofessional. When it is not like you can remove the breasts and keep them at home.

4) Lingerie

It is difficult enough finding one that fits, but it being pretty too? That is almost impossible. What next will you request for? One dollar to be equals to a naira?

You when you are looking for lingerie that will fit you AND be pretty

5) Movement

It is so difficult to move in them. If you want to run without a sports bra, you have to first secure your assets.

6) Sports Bras

These contraptions sometimes feel like they were not made for women with bigger busts. The comfortable ones that will allow you to breathe, are barely keeping the breasts together. The ones that do keep them together feel like torture chambers. THERE IS NO WAY TO WIN.

7) Breasts To Cry On

You know the term shoulder to cry on? Yours is breasts to cry on. Everyone sees it as their own personal throw pillow. It is not.

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Itohan Esekheigbe

August 25, 2020

Her

Big breasts, Breasts, Nigerian woman, relatable
A list of all of the things Nigerian women in public spaces have to normalize just to stay safe. Spoiler alert: Most of them are things men don’t have to worry about.

1. Hiding sanitary products in their sleeves, pockets or bags when going to the bathroom in public places. Why? Because there is still a lot of baseless stigma around periods with people terming them “disgusting”.

2. Having a pepper spray bottle as an actual handbag necessity “just in case”.

2. Wielding their keys as “weapon” when walking alone at night.

3. Not using headphones while walking on a path at night to stay alert and make sure they are not being followed.

4. Lowkey switching up their pace when someone is behind them on a lonely street.

5. Calling friends or family when alone in a taxi/Uber in order to feel safe.

6. Always texting friends/family the Uber driver’s details “just in case”. Because “just in case” is an actual possibility.

7. Being slutshamed and called ashawo by a man for any reason at all.

8. Not going out at all at certain times because it’s dangerous. Certain times include if it’s too early in the morning or too late at night.

9. Pretending to be taking a call on the phone while in public in any number of situations (ie walking down the street, waiting for a bus, waiting at an ATM queue) to avoid harassment.

10. Using a fake wedding ring as a shield to reduce the chances of men toasting/harassing them because men prefer the idea of respecting another man’s “property” more to the idea of respecting woman’s right to say no.

11. Giving men fake names and phone numbers when approached to altogether avoid their anger at being rejected.

12. Remaining silent when being verbally harassed because of the fear that if they fight back it’ll turn violent.

13. Keeping their drinks covered with their hands and getting their friend to watch it if they need to go to the bathroom at a bar so that it doesn’t get spiked.

14. Dealing with men invalidating their feelings because they can’t relate.

That’s a list of 14 extra things Nigerian women in public spaces have to normalize just to stay safe. Did we miss any? Drop it in the comments.

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Blessing Onyelobi

May 28, 2020

Her

Nigerian woman, Nigerian women, women in nigeria
We found this picture on the internet and couldn’t be more shocked.

And yes, that’s Nigerian musician, B-red and two other randoms, sitting at the table with a semi nude (we’re assuming) woman lying on top of it.

We have questions for B-red especially, for this ridiculous picture?

Why didn’t they just place the fruits in the bowl by the mirror?

Or when did it become okay to use women as fruit bowls?

Does he think we’re in Game Of Thrones or does he really want to go backward so bad?

What were they all trying to achieve with this picture?

Why are Nigerian celebrities so openly misogynistic?

Did they even wash that table before making someone lie down barely clothed on it?

Why is the woman taking a selfie in such conditions?

Was she paid well enough for this yama yama picture?

We need answers oh! B-red we’re waiting for you! Maybe if he had a hit song, he’d be able to afford a bowl that could hold all the fruits…

Maryam

April 19, 2016

Gist

B-red, misogyny, Nigerian woman, Nigerians, sexist
It is no longer uncommon to find Nigerian women breaking into fields of work that have been thought to be restricted to men.
One more pair of hands that carve friction sharper than a butcher’s knife has been added to the list of awesome Nigerian haircut stylists.

Meet Kenechukwu Ezeh, a 300 level student currently studying Co-operatives and Rural Development at Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
She is the most popular female Nigerian barber at the moment who was encouraged by her mother to learn the skills due to the high unemployment rates in Nigeria.

Although born and bred in Lagos, Kenechukwu moved to Enugu with her family after her father’s death and obtained a National Diploma in Business Administration.
Her mother’s suggestion initially put Kenechukwu and her sister Chinelo off, but after giving the idea some thought they decided to go through with their training.

Being female and working at a barbershop wasn’t very easy for them as some of their male colleagues refused to recognise them as barbers.
However, she is currently the CEO of her haircut salon, Gap Barbershop in Enugu and her friction style is giving us life.

Keep up with her on her Instagram page @Posh231. You can also check out pictures from Gap Barbershop here.
Awesome! We can’t wait for her to spread her reach to other Nigerian states!

Maryam

March 23, 2016

Gist

Enugu\, female barber, friction, hair goalss, haircut, Nigeria, Nigerian babrber, Nigerian female, Nigerian woman
This woman recently bagged her Ph.D in Environmental Toxicology from University of Calabar.

She is Mrs Uduak Onofiok Luke, wife of the speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Onofiok Luke.
Upon receiving her certificate, she went and knelt in appreciation to her husband.

She knelt to show gratitude to him for encouraging and supporting her.
But Nigerians stand on different sides as to her method of showing appreciation.

https://twitter.com/Backarray/status/710504199990206464

Some feel a hug and kiss would’ve sufficed.

https://twitter.com/NWealthyland/status/710773516740722688

Is it enough to call out misogyny?

Misogyny https://t.co/061iV2TNII
— Rob Dilika (@uNtuthwane) March 18, 2016

Or is her kneeling so exemplary to be emulated in the nearest future?

Congratulations. I hope to be in her position in about 4 years time. 📚📊📈🎓 https://t.co/leNs0jl8kt
— Kolisa Yola Sinyanya (PhD) 🌍📚🇿🇦 (@Kolie_Yola) March 18, 2016

When did enabling one’s wife get an education become so much of a sacrifice?

https://twitter.com/Pink_buggattii/status/710777773585870848

But people can show respect without necessarily having to kneel sha.

https://twitter.com/Iam_Mxolisi/status/710780379783950336

Maybe kneeling has become some sort of female role in the 21st century.

https://twitter.com/OwaFlopo/status/710780125177057280

Would he do the same for her if he were in her shoes?

@Backarray @dian_kwase if the man would have done the same if he was given the opportunity…no I support her!
— TeBoGo Ntlwana (@Diced81) March 18, 2016
It could be nothing but a simple show of gratitude between two partners who support each other.

In the picture he's lifting her up. Methinks they support each other and this was a simple show of gratitude https://t.co/bbIz0l1ODY
— Clarence (@Ndle_Nkosi) March 18, 2016

To each his own.

https://twitter.com/Uche_xx/status/710739701846679553

And in the end, everybody should face front.

The people saying it is wrong, is it their marriage? https://t.co/9M6fpOxmys
— Francis Ogbuka (@TheEmekaa) March 18, 2016

Because…

https://twitter.com/dlmza/status/710776988265537536
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Maryam

March 18, 2016

Gist

Feminism, feminist, misogyny, Nigerian woman, Nigerian women, Woman, Women
Sandra and Chudy Nsobundu risk spending 60 years in an American prison and paying $1 million fine if found guilty.

The couple were arrested after their 38 year old nanny filed a forced labour complaint against them.
Apparently, the unnamed nanny joined the family in Katy, Texas all the way from Lagos in 2013 after Mrs Sandra Nsobundu contacted her in 2012.

She signed a contract as part of the requirements for the $100 a month job she had accepted. Her travel documents although fraudulent, were funded by the Nsobundus.
Her hopes were dashed as she was met with maltreatment especially from 50 year old Sandra Nsobundu.

The victim reported in the complaint to have been beaten with slippers and dragged by her hair because she wore ill fitting socks for the youngest child around the Easter period of 2015.
Speaking with the U.S Immigrations and Customs department, she explained how she had to work daily without any form of rest between 5:30am and 1am.

Her meals were only leftovers and she still had to drain leftover milk from the children’s cereal bowls for tea.
Sandra Nsobundu also went as far as threatening to shoot their maid for not caring for her five children as expected.

The maid could only endure so much including sleeping on the floor because the couple felt she was too smelly for a bed. Her phones were seized and this made communication with her family in Nigeria.
To add salt to injury, she called her Nigerian bank and discovered the non-payment of her salary for the 2 years she had worked for the family.

The National Human Trafficking Resource Center was alerted of the woman’s condition in September, 2015 and she escaped a month after.
Assisted by a case manager from the YMCA International Trafficked Persons Assistance Program, she found refuge in a women’s shelter.

The Nsobundus were arrested on February 8 and are currently going through trial in court. You can read the entire complaint here.
Stories like this are not uncommon as Nigerian men and women have been lured overseas in the past with false promises of paid employment. Under fair circimstances, all labour should be paid for. Also, offering menial/domestic chores is not an excuse to maltreat others.
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Maryam

February 10, 2016

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