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Speak and Be Sued: The Growing Legal Vulnerability of Women’s Rights Advocates in Nigeria
In February 2026, a young OAU student, Adewale Adeola Adeife, was on WhatsApp arguing about the Mirabel rape case in which a woman reported being raped inside her own home by a man she had…
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Cross River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Hon. Agbor for Spouse’s Battery Reports
Summary: The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended lawmaker Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor over reported domestic violence against his wife, while police have confirmed his arrest and ongoing investigation. The Cross River…
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IWD 2026: Project Alert Celebrates Women with Call for Collective Action
Summary: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Project Alert on Violence Against Women collectively advocates for equality for women’s rights. It released four publications to address gender-based violence against women. In commemoration of the 2026 …
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IWD 2026: AAN President Dr Bisi Urges Inclusive Approach to Address Discrimination Against Women and Girls with Disabilities
Summary: To mark International Women’s Day, Bisi Bamishe, president of the Albinism Association of Nigeria, called for more inclusive policies in Nigeria that address the unique discrimination and barriers faced by women and girls with…
