On Women
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Misinformation and misogyny: The truth behind the claim about Nigerian women and infidelity
Claim: In January 2015, Vanguard News, a reputable media outlet, posted a claim on social media, as well as other media outlets dating from 2012 to 2023, which stated that “Durex survey” found Nigerian women…
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4,000 Young Women Get Infected With HIV Weekly — AHF Raises Alarm
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has raised concern over the increasing rate of HIV infections among young women. It revealed that about 4,000 women aged 15 to 24 become newly infected every week, with…
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Widows, Wives of Retired Police Officers Protest Sexual Exploitation at National Assembly
Widows and wives of retired police officers staged a protest at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on October 7, 2025. They protested against poor welfare, unpaid gratuities, and sexual exploitation by officials of the…
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FIGO Leads Walkathon, Declares World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day
As part of its mission statement of being a global voice for women’s health, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), organised a walkathon against violence toward women. The March took place on October…
