On Women
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After Singer Ifunanya Nwangene’s Death, Senate Directs Hospitals to Stock Anti-Venom
Summary: The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, directed hospitals nationwide to maintain mandatory stocks of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes following the death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene from a snake bite. Senator Idiat…
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Young Woman Wins $2M Lawsuit for “Gender Affirming” Surgery
Summary: A New York jury has awarded $2 million to 22-year-old Fox Varian, who underwent breast removal surgery at age 16 after identifying as a boy. This marks the first U.S. detransitioner medical malpractice case…
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“Inclusion that does not centre lived experience will always fall short,” Disability advocate Susan Kelechi
Summary: Disability inclusion in Nigeria remains largely performative, prioritising visibility over real power or participation. Until persons with disabilities have true ownership of decision-making and leadership, inclusion will remain rhetoric rather than justice. Disability inclusion…
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NAPTIP Busts Human Trafficking Ring in Onitsha Hotel, Rescues 17 Victims
Summary: NAPTIP rescued 17 survivors of human trafficking and arrested several suspects after raiding a hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State. The operation followed intelligence reports of underage girls being trafficked for prostitution and other abuses.…
