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Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal currency

The Central African Republic has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, becoming the second country in the world to make the move after El Salvador. Lawmakers unanimously adopted a bill that made bitcoin legal tender alongside the CFA franc and legalised the use

Benjamin Mendy takes legal action against Man City

Benjamin Mendy has taken legal action against his former club Manchester City and demands £10 million for unpaid wages. The French international was cleared by a jury of trying to rape a 29-year-old woman as she was taking a shower at his house in October

Libya Threatens Legal Action Over Nigeria's AFCON Withdrawal

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has announced its intention to pursue legal action against Nigeria following the Super Eagles' withdrawal from their scheduled AFCON qualifier match in Benghazi. The decision came after the Nigerian team experienced significant

The legal status of same-sex relationships in African countries

While some African countries are silent on the penalties for homosexuality, some other countries have completely outlawed it. According to Global Citizen, out of the 54 African countries, 22 countries have legalized sexuality. In the other countries, homosexuality

El-Rufai insists old notes remain legal tender in Kaduna

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has asked Kaduna residents to disregard President Muhammadu Buhari's statement that N500 and N1000 notes are no longer legal tenders. El-Rufai insisted that the old notes remain legal tender in Kaduna state and businesses

Music: Offset - Legacy (feat. Travis Scott & 21 Savage)

From Offset's solo album, Father of 4.

Top 10 African countries with the most trustworthy legal systems

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16), is an objective that is especially important for several African countries, as political volatility, ineffective governance, and ineffective legal systems have frequently impeded development. Achieving

Obi condemns Nigeria's legal system over "death-for-fowl" case

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has criticized Nigeria's judicial system, describing it as riddled with "harsh inequalities" in delivering justice. Obi's comments come in response to the case of Segun Olowookere,

Peter Obi under fire over comments on Bobrisky's legal saga

The Labour Party's candidate for the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, faces heavy criticism over his comments on the legal case facing the lifestyle influencer, Bobrisky. Peter Obi's appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, hosted by Nedu Wazobia, has

Nnamdi Kanu engages New Legal Team as Trial begins

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges from the Federal Government, has opted for new legal representation as his trial resumes at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. Newsmen gathered

Substandard fuel: NNPC threatens legal action over viral video

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has threatened to take legal action over a viral video in which a reviewer claimed its petrol does not last long in vehicles. NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye issued the threat in a statement on Saturday

Old naira notes legal tender till December 31 - Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the old naira notes must remain in circulation till December 31 this year. The apex court ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN to allow both the old naira notes and the new ones to circulate side by side till the

Why I'm not part of Tinubu's legal team - Keyamo

A member of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, has explained why he was not among the legal practitioners appointed by the party to defend the President-elect, Bola Tinubu in court. No fewer than 13 experienced legal

Mother of Angel Unigwe takes legal action against Kanayo O. Kanayo

The mother of actress Angel Unigwe has filed a lawsuit against veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo, alleging violation of contract and defamation. Recall that Kanayo lambasted Angel Unigwe on social media on June 21, 2024, accusing her of failing to fulfill a production

Cardi B Threatens Legal Action After Child Protective Services Prank Call

The American rapper who announced the development in a video on her social media page, said she was hospitalised before the incident. Singer Cardi B has threatened to sue a yet to be identified person for pranking her. Recall that the unknown person had made

Bayern Munich threaten legal action against Canada over Alphonso Davies injury

The German side are considering court action over Canada's perceived negligence after the star suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty. The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Canada's 2-1 victory over the United States and was forced

Dele Farotimi Vows to Seek Legal Redress Over Arrest and Detention

Farotimi emphasised the importance of accountability, stressing that his case was about more than just the withdrawal of the criminal suit. [/i] Dele Farotimi Lagos-based lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has vowed to initiate a lawsuit against those responsible

Joke Silva threatens legal action over rumors of Olu Jacobs' death

Veteran actress, Joke Silva has threatened to take legal actions against those spreading death rumours about her husband, Olu Jacobs. Silva said this in a statement shared on Instagram on Monday while debunking the rumours. Again, rumors emerged on social