The NHN Women Network has announced plans to host its 10th Annual Women’s Retreat across two cities, Doha, Qatar, and Shanghai, China, from October 13 to 23, 2025, as part of efforts to deepen its decade-long commitment to empowering women through faith, leadership, and personal development.

Themed “The Total Woman: Building a Confident and Secured Woman,” the retreat is expected to draw participants from several countries for 10 days of spiritual reflection, mentorship, and discussions on how women can navigate contemporary challenges while pursuing purposeful living.

Founder of the network and Chief Executive Officer of NHN Couture, Dr. Nkechi Harry Ngonadi, said the anniversary event would focus on self-discovery, resilience, and mental wellness, alongside sessions on faith, leadership, and economic empowerment.

She explained that the theme reflects the organization’s vision of helping women rediscover their identity, strengthen their confidence, and build inner security through faith and self-awareness.

“The total woman is one who understands her divine purpose and operates in strength, grace, and confidence,” Ngonadi said. “In today’s world, where women face multifaceted pressures, our goal is to provide a platform for reflection, renewal, and empowerment.”

Since its inception, the NHN Women Network has engaged in outreach initiatives including funding school fees for children in eight Nigerian states, building rural churches, supporting missionaries, and assisting with hospital bills and small business grants. The organization also runs NHN The Warroom, a faith-based prayer and intercession platform aimed at spiritual and social transformation.

The 2025 retreat will feature a lineup of speakers drawn from ministry, media, and entrepreneurship, including Pastors Kingsley and Mildred Okonkwo, Pastor Eno Jerry, Rev. Christie Bature, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, Mrs. Tara Fela-Durotoye, and veteran journalist Dr. Reuben Abati, among others.

Participants will engage in workshops and plenary sessions covering topics such as leadership, mental health, financial literacy, and personal growth, designed to help women strengthen their roles in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

Over the past decade, the NHN Women Network has reached millions through its social media platforms and faith-based initiatives, positioning itself as a prominent voice in women’s advocacy and empowerment through Christian values.

Ngonadi said the organization’s 10th retreat would not only celebrate its achievements but also renew its mission of “building women who are spiritually rooted, emotionally balanced, and economically empowered.”

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/womens-leadership-faith-dominate-nhn-networks-10th-retreat/

Kenya’s long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in a state funeral in the west of the country on Sunday after days of commemorations attended by tens of thousands.

Odinga died aged 80 on Wednesday in India, sparking an outpouring of grief for a politician who spent years fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of Daniel arap Moi — a fight that landed him in jail and exile.

Thousands of people crowded into the city of Bondo for the funeral, travelling from all around the country. Military officers saluted as Odinga’s coffin was lowered into the ground and trumpets played the Last Post.

Days of memorials have already caused five deaths in Nairobi — three died on Thursday when police opened fire during an event in a stadium, and at least two more were killed on Friday in a stampede.

Mourner Grace Auma Lubale, 40, told AFP on Sunday that Odinga had taught Kenyans that they must fight for their rights.

“That is why, according to our customs, we had to make sure that we step on the soil where he will be laid to rest, so that our hearts may be contented,” she said.

“And we’ll miss him, but his legacy will remain in us.”

Arguably the most important political figure of his generation in Kenya, Odinga served as prime minister from 2008 to 2013 yet never succeeded in winning the presidency despite five attempts.

But he outlasted many rivals and is credited as a major player in returning Kenya to multi-party democracy in the 1990s.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/world/africa/kenya-buries-long-time-opposition-leader-raila-odinga/

OPAY has completed its 10-week security campaign across all social media platforms, marking the official launch of its seven security features to strengthen customers’ funds.

The mobile financial services platform also rewarded the final winners of the “My OPay Security Vote Challenge” across the four major social media platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

The winners, identified as Adegoke Adewunmi, Onyinye Ekeogu, Ezeonwuka Greatness, and Charles Lhugba, were rewarded with ₦1 million each.

In the past weeks, several participants had won ₦50,000.

The campaign, which was officially launched in the first week of August 2025, was designed to protect and promote financial literacy, ensuring every user is better equipped to transact securely in today’s fast-paced digital environment.

Speaking at the grand prize ceremony held at its headquarters in Lagos on Friday, Chief Commercial Officer of OPay, Elizabeth Wang, restated the firm’s commitment to making financial services more inclusive through technology.

She said: “For our customers, we want to assure them that their accounts and funds are secure with us, and this is why we have decided to unveil our seven security features.”

She expressed appreciation to their customers for their constructive feedback, noting that it has helped the company improve its engagement strategies to ensure customer satisfaction better.

She added that this feedback inspired the initiative to raise awareness about OPay’s seven in-app security features: Scam Alert, Night Guard, Large Transaction Shield, Online Subscription Control, USSD Lock, Large Transaction Double Check, and Emergency Lock.
Wang announced the launch of an additional product to enhance the security of customers’ accounts, which is the location guide.

She added, “This feature will allow you to select where you are, and when the phone is outside where you select, we will not grant you access to your money. However, when you change location, face verification will be required to perform any transaction.”

In his remarks, Enterprise Marketing Manager at OPay, Oluwaseun Imade, also restated the firm’s commitment to securing customers’ funds from fraudsters through innovation and technology.

He noted that the challenge was not just to reward participants but to create a safer digital environment for millions of Nigerians.

Leading Nigeria’s most influential creators who graced the event include Funke Akindele, Brainjotter, Broda Shaggi, and Layi, who all participated in the OPay 10-week security campaign.

In her remarks, Funke Akindele commended OPay for its innovation and swift action in developing the security features, noting that it is never easy to work hard only to lose one’s money.

She said, “Imagine the scam alerts, and you notice they flagged the account, will you continue? Imagine you want to send huge money, and they call you to confirm, is that not wonderful? Thank you for prioritising the interests of Nigerians.”

Brainjotter also commended the fintech company, describing the products as amazing features capable of providing security for customers’ funds.

“Some people have lost their lives to scams. Thieves no longer steal phones because of the phone but because of the money, and some even use the stolen phones to obtain loans without the owner being aware,” he added.

Source: https://guardian.ng/business-services/money/opay-rewards-final-winners-of-10-week-security-campaign-with-%e2%82%a61m-each