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Arsenal Women has stunned holders Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League title. Substitute Stina Blackstenius scored a brilliant 95th-minute winner, curling a low shot into the bottom corner to seal a 2-1 victory for the Gunners. The win marks Arsenal’s second Champions League title and their first in 18 years. The team’s young and determined squad showed remarkable resilience and composure to overcome the defending champions, who were seeking to lift the trophy for the third successive season. “We knew what we had to do coming into the game,” said former Arsenal striker and current coach Kelly Smith. “We knew Barcelona is an amazing team, but we knew we could win if we were all on our A game and we were.” Arsenal defender Katie McCabe praised her team’s determination and resilience, saying, “We kept together, rode it out, rode out the storm. Then our game changers came on and made sure we got runs in behind and Stina got the goal in the end. Unbelievable.” The win is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and Arsenal’s Leah Williamson expressed her emotions, saying, “I don’t believe it. I am going to cry! A lot of this team have been together for a long time and to be able to do it on the biggest day.” Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati was gracious in defeat, saying, “I don’t believe it. I just want to start the game again and do it differently. But this is football. This will serve us to come back stronger next year.” The win is a remarkable achievement for Arsenal, who were considered underdogs going into the final. However, they showed their quality and determination to make their own history in the competition.

WOMEN IN RIVERS STATE PROTEST AGAINST EMERGENCY RULE, DEMAND RESTORATION OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

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Hundreds of women from across Rivers State took to the streets of Port Harcourt on Friday to protest the ongoing state of emergency imposed by the Federal Government. The demonstration, which culminated at the gates of the Government House, was a resounding call for the restoration of democratic governance and an end to what they described as the “overreach” of the state’s Sole Administrator. The protesters, carrying placards with bold inscriptions, decried the suspension of democratic institutions and demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu immediately reinstate constitutional order in the state. Nancy Chidi Nwankwo, spokesperson for the group, read a unified statement on behalf of the women, expressing their deep concern and total rejection of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in their beloved state. “We, the women of Rivers State, gathered under the banner of justice and democracy, express our deep concern and total rejection of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in our beloved state,” Nwankwo declared. “This imposition is not driven by any genuine threat to national security but is clearly a politically motivated maneuver aimed at subjugating our people and undermining our constitutional democracy.” The women accused Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), of exceeding his mandate and turning the emergency administration into a political tool. “His actions betray the impartiality expected of his office and reveal the real intention behind this emergency rule—a calculated power grab under the guise of national interest,” the statement alleged. The group criticized the selective federal intervention, questioning why Rivers—a state they say remains largely peaceful—was targeted, while states suffering widespread insurgency and violence, such as Borno, Zamfara, and Kaduna, were left without similar federal emergency action. “What we are witnessing is not governance—it is occupation. Not democracy, but autocracy,” the statement emphasized. President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers in March, suspending all democratic institutions and appointing a Sole Administrator, citing pipeline vandalism, political crisis, and governance failures as reasons. The move has sparked debate and drawn criticism from civil society groups, opposition figures, and now, organized women groups. The protesters vowed to continue their campaign until democratic governance is restored, signaling growing public resistance to the ongoing federal intervention in the state’s political affairs. They appealed to respected Nigerians, including former presidents and diplomats, to intervene and urge President Tinubu to reverse what they termed a grave injustice.

TWO WOMEN HACKED TO DEATH BY SUSPECTED FULANI HERDSMEN IN KOGI STATE

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A tragic incident has occurred in Okete Village, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, where two middle-aged women were murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen while harvesting cashew nuts on their farm. The victims, mothers and residents of the community, left their homes early on Monday morning, only to be found lifeless near the edge of the farm with signs of machete wounds and blunt force trauma. The people of Okete Village described the killings as “ungodly” and urged the state government and police to take immediate action. “This is not the first time our people have faced attacks, but this is one of the most heartbreaking. These were innocent women just trying to earn a living,” said a community leader. The Okete youths are demanding justice and better protection from what they describe as “increasingly bold attacks” by herdsmen. The community is mourning the loss of the two women, and many are questioning the safety of their farmlands and the future of agricultural activity in the region. The incident has sparked concerns about the security situation in the area and the need for effective measures to prevent such attacks. The community is calling on the authorities to take concrete steps to protect the lives and property of the people. As the investigation into the incident continues, the community is left to grapple with the trauma and fear generated by the brutal killings.

INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN’S ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA CONGRATULATES PRINCESS EDNA AZURA ON HER INAUGURATION AS 16TH NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF NCWS NIGERIA

Nicolas Adekeye / 5 months

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The Initiative for Women’s Accelerated Development in Africa (INWOAD) has congratulated Princess Edna Azura on her inauguration as the 16th National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria. In a statement signed by Evelyn Onyilo, President/Founder of INWOAD, the organization expressed confidence in Princess Azura’s ability to take the NCWS and Nigerian women to greater heights. “We are confident that you will take the NCWS and indeed Nigerian women to greater heights especially at this critical time of the Country’s political and socio-economic development,” the statement read. “We urge you to push for the inclusion of more women in governance and embark on aggressive advocacy and awareness on issues of gender-based violence and other harmful traditional practices affecting women and children.” The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) is a non-political, non-ethnic, and non-governmental organization founded in 1958 to champion the rights and well-being of women across Nigeria. The organization aims to promote gender equity, inclusivity, and empowerment of women through advocacy, education, and healthcare. INWOAD wished Princess Azura a successful tenure as she repositions the Council and unites all Nigerian women. “We wish you a very successful tenure as you reposition the Council and unite all Nigerian Women. Once again, congratulations,” the statement concluded.

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