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Restrictive abortion laws put Nigerian women in danger

The word “abortion” is used to describe two types of pregnancies that end before 20 weeks, which is now regarded as the age of viability of a pregnancy.

The Conversation

They escaped the war in Ukraine. Then they faced fresh trouble in Poland

Millions of people have fled Ukraine since the war started, but not all are Ukrainian. And some citizens of African countries have found that the doors of Europe are much less open to them.

WEKU

Cardiff City poised to sign Nigeria international as medical to take place today

The Bluebirds have made three signings since last Friday and the left-back is expected to be the next player to be announced

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Finalists Orlando Pirates vow to avoid another Moroccan mauling

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African club Orlando Pirates aim to dispel the belief that they are easy prey for Moroccan rivals by defeating Renaissance Berkane in the CAF Confederation Cup final in Uyo, Nigeria, on Friday.

AFP

Nigeria's Lagos bans 'nuisance' motorbike taxis from most roads

Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos said on Wednesday it will ban motorcycle taxis from operating in most of the traffic-clogged city, removing a popular mode of transport for residents.

Reuters

Harry welcomes Colombia and Nigeria to ‘inspiring Invictus community of nations’

More nations are expected to join over time, and participation in future Invictus Games will be drawn from membership of the community.

The Independent UK

Nigerian court denies separatist leader bail

An attempt by Igbo separatists to secede as the Republic of Biafra in 1967, triggered a three-year civil war.

Al Jazeera

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Nigeria: Nine dead after explosion in Kano

The national emergency service said the explosion in the northern city led to the collapse of a building and the deaths.

Al Jazeera

Pollution killing 9 million people a year, Africa hardest hit

Worsening outdoor air pollution and toxic lead poisoning have kept global deaths from environmental contamination at an estimated 9 million per year since 2015 – countering modest progress made in tackling pollution elsewhere, a team of scientists reported Tuesday.

Reuters

Nigerian singer Obongjayar: ‘In life, you get through or you get trampled over’

After a hardscrabble childhood in Nigeria, the genre-defying artist chafed against his family when he moved to the UK – but the struggles find stunning voice in his music

The Guardian - UK

Seven cases of monkeypox now found in people across UK

The first case was a person who had recently travelled to Nigeria

Wales Online

Nigeria's accountant general faces corruption charges after arrest

Nigeria's economic crimes agency said on Monday night it had arrested the country's accountant general over charges of diverting public funds and money laundering to the tune of 80 billion naira ($193 million).

Reuters

Denver Art Museum removes looted Benin Bronze from its collection

DENVER — The Denver Art Museum has formally removed a looted Benin plaque from its collection — the first step toward repatriating a prized relic that the British plundered in West Africa more than a century ago.

Tribune News Service

Nigeria court charges two students over 'blasphemy' death

Two students were on Monday charged in court with conspiracy and inciting public disturbance after a college student was beaten and burned by fellow students who accused her of blasphemy in the northwestern state of Sokoto last week.

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Al Jazeera

Inflation rises in Nigeria amid fuel scarcity and insecurity

The hike in inflation means purchasing power of Nigerians, some of whom live on $50 monthly minimum wage, is declining.

The Conversation

Social media can be a force for good in a crisis: lessons from Lagos

In times of crisis, it is especially crucial that governments share accurate, up to date information with their citizens. Social media can play an important role in disseminating urgent information.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nigerian Entrepreneur Builds Electric Mini-Buses in Clean Energy Push

Nigerian entrepreneur Mustapha Gajibo has been converting petrol mini-buses into electric vehicles at his workshop, but he is now going a step further to build solar battery-powered buses from scratch in a push to promote clean energy and curb pollution. Africa's top producer and exporter of crude oil has heavily-subsidized…

The Conversation

Blasphemy in Nigeria's legal systems: an explainer

A court in Kano, northern Nigeria, recently convicted an atheist for making social media posts it found to be blasphemous against Islam. After a lengthy trial, Mubarak Bala pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 24 years in prison. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asked Islamic law expert AbdulRazzaq Alaro to…

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Nigeria: Curfew declared in Sokoto after student killing protests

Deborah Samuel was beaten and burned by fellow students for alleged blasphemous statements about the Prophet Muhammad.

Reuters

Nigeria's Sokoto state declares curfew over student killing protests

Nigeria's Sokoto state has declared an immediate 24-hour curfew to quell protests demanding the release of suspects in the killing of Deborah Samuel last week, a statement from the governor's office said.

France 24

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers step down ahead of 2023 presidential elections

There's political upheaval in Nigeria after ten government officials step down, signalling their interest in the 2023 elections. Also, Somalia prepares for a presidential poll this weekend after months of delays. Sunday's winner will have no shortages of challenges, as the country faces an Islamist insurgency, famine and drought. Finally,…

Reuters

Nigerian Christians demand justice for student killed over alleged blasphemy

Nigeria's largest grouping of Christian churches on Friday condemned the killing of a female student who was beaten and burned by fellow students for alleged blasphemy and demanded the authorities bring the culprits to justice.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria: Pastoralist crisis survivors get second chance at school

Globally, Nigeria has the highest rate of out-of-school children. A volunteer is working to reduce the numbers.

Al Jazeera

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers resign to run in 2023 polls

The central bank governor and at least four of the ministers who resigned are looking to succeed Buhari as president.

Reuters

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers resign to run in next year's election

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers, including the junior petroleum minister, have resigned to run in next year's election, the information minister said on Friday, with the president pledging to replace them to keep government running.

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