Former Vice President of the World Bank and co-founder of Transparency International, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, was honoured on December 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, with a prestigious international award. Globally renowned as a public…
Youth based organization, the Nigerian Solidary Support Fund (NSSF) put a national spotlight on the human impact of inadequate sexuality education as it convened the 2025 edition of its WeNaija YouthFest an initiative…
…Says justice must translate into real protection and dignity for the most vulnerableThe Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has called for a justice system that…
“Restrictive laws are not saving women’s lives” — PHC Boss Dr. Elija Ayowole Ogunusola is the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board. In this interview, he speaks…
A new community-focused study has revealed a disturbing trend: unsafe abortions now account for more than one-third of pregnancy-related deaths among women living in Lagos slum communities. The research, conducted by the…
As the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence winds down, the National Women Leaders Forum of Political Parties in Nigeria (NWLFPPN) has issued a strong call for immediate national action…
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Committee, Anthony Masamba, has called on Malawi’s lawmakers and health sector partners to move beyond discussion and commit to concrete action on women’s sexual and reproductive health…
…“Abortion might sometimes be recommended on health or religious grounds … such cases should not automatically be considered criminal.” — Saliu Mustapha (Kwara Central Senator) “If left vague, the provision could…
Public health specialists have again raised alarm over the growing toll of unsafe abortions on Nigerian women, stressing that restrictive policies, stigma, misinformation, and poor access to reproductive health services continue to…
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of all adolescents across the country.…