Tag Archives: Nigeria

Nigeria’s outgoing parliament has finally passed a bill that aims to prevent the sexual harassment of university students. Once it is signed into law by newly elected President Bola Tinubu it will be illegal for lecturers to make any sexual advances towards students. Those who do have sexual relationships with …

Police in Nigeria say gunmen have attacked a US convoy, killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers. Three others were kidnapped before their vehicle was set on fire. The attack took place in south-eastern Anambra state. A rescue and recovery operation is under …

A 20-year-old woman in northern Nigeria has sued her dad for forcing her to marry a stranger, local media report. Fatima Aliyu’s lawyer told a Sharia (Islamic) court in Kaduna state that she already had someone she loves. He said that the woman was not suing the father out of …

A businessman, Awaisu Jibril, appeared at a Shari’a Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna, for allegedly marrying five wives, contrary to Islamic teaching. The prosecutor, Insp. Sambo Maigari had told the court on Wednesday, April 12, that one Musa Abdullahi, a community leader, had reported the matter to the Rigasa Police …

A Nigerian senatorial candidate was on Wednesday shot dead and his body burnt by attackers while on his way from a campaign rally in the southern state of Enugu. The death of Oyibo Chukwu of the Labour Party happened three days before Saturday’s general elections – which is being described …

Nigeria’s central bank has limited weekly over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporates to 100,000 naira (US$225; £186) and 500,000 naira ( US$1,125; £928) respectively. This is in line with its policy to promote cashless transactions, it said.   It comes days after the West African country launched new banknotes. …

Ghana, Nigeria and Benin are in talks to consider coming together to make a joint bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Ghana’s Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif; “There’s a discussion that Ghana should bid with the likes of Nigeria and Benin. We are still considering it. …

The Black Galaxies of Ghana head coach Annor Walker has announced a strong starting line up for the second leg tie of the 2023 CHAN Qualifiers against Nigeria this evening. Ghana have made a trip to battle out with their sworn-rivals in the reverse fixture of the final qualification round …

The inability of British Airways, to repatriate its trapped funds out of Nigeria has led to the suspension of ticket sales in the country ahead of stoppage of flights to the African most populous nation. This is as the airline threatens that it may be compelled to stop flight services …

The Black Galaxies of Ghana secured a first-leg advantage over Nigeria in the final round of qualifiers for the 2023 CHAN tournament on Sunday, August 28. Goals from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Seidu Suraj ensured Annor Walker’s side earned a 2-0 victory at the Cape Coast Stadium.     ICYMI: …