Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, two well-known Nigerian women, have been listed among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for 2025, demonstrating their groundbreaking accomplishments and impact in their respective industries.
Ranked 92nd, Okonjo-Iweala becomes the first African woman to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
She has almost 30 years of expertise in international development, including two stints as Nigeria’s finance minister and a brief stint as Foreign Minister.
Her leadership has been crucial in advancing trade as a means of reducing poverty and supporting sustainable development.
Mo Abudu, who came in at number 98, is a media pioneer and the creator of EbonyLife Media, which has transformed African storytelling and entertainment.
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Her network, EbonyLife TV, reaches over 49 countries, and she has forged groundbreaking partnerships with global giants like Sony Pictures, AMC Networks, and Netflix. Abudu’s vision has positioned her as one of the most influential women in global media.
Their recognition alongside other powerful women like Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde, and newcomers like Kim Kardashian underscores the growing impact of women leaders in shaping global industries and narratives.
According to reports, Abubakar Yakubu, the recently elected president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), was detained after allegedly being involved in a tragic automobile accident in Surulere, Lagos.
In a hotly contested election, Yakubu defeated seasoned actress Rita Daniels 116 to 113, with three votes deemed invalid, to win the AGN leadership.
As the first Northern Nigerian to lead the Guild since its official registration in 1998—a role often occupied by Southern Nigerians—his appointment represents a significant turning point in the organisation’s history.
A pedestrian is said to have died in the Surulere incident, though specifics of the collision are still unknown.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding Yakubu’s arrest or the circumstances of the crash.
This came a few weeks after Emeka Rollas, who claimed that Regina Daniels needs help, advised Rita to prioritise her daughter’s well-being rather than contesting the AGN elections.
Just last month, actress Regina Daniels responded to drug abuse claims from the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, for saying she needs help.
