Varsity bans “water ritual” practice

University of Calabar has ordered the cessation of the practice of “water ritual’’ in the school, describing it as unwholesome and not academic. In the “water ritual’’, students pour water sporadically on matriculating and graduating students as an “initiation rite’’.…

Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside marriage

Indonesia’s parliament has approved a new criminal code that bans anyone in the country from having extramarital sex and restricts political freedoms. Sex outside marriage will carry a jail term of up to a year under the new laws, which…

Fifa lifts Kenya’s ban from global football after conditions met

Kenya’s ban from global football has been lifted by world governing body Fifa. The suspension was imposed in February after Kenya’s sports ministry disbanded the country’s football federation (FKF) over alleged misappropriation of funds and appointed a caretaker committee in…

Russia passes ‘Answer to Blinken’ gay propaganda law

Russia’s lower house of parliament has unanimously voted to extend its ban on so-called “gay propaganda”. Under the latest version of the law, any promotion of homosexuality – including in books, films and online – is illegal and carries heavy…

WADA says Russia’s anti-doping body “remains non-compliant”

Russia’s anti-doping body RUSADA has continued to be non-compliant with the requirements for a return to the global system, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says. “Trust in Russia’s anti-doping system is still very low,” WADA president Witold Bańka said. His…

Qatar to enforce beer ban around World Cup stadiums

The Qatari authority says it will enforce an alcoholic beer ban at World Cup stadiums and surrounding areas during the FIFA world cup, football governing body FIFA said on Friday. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision…

FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar

World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports. The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in Qatar, but it is due to be available in the…

Netherlands to ban laughing gas from January

The Dutch government is banning the use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, amid concerns over the health risks for the growing number of young people using it. The ban, which starts in January, makes it illegal to…

Football chiefs ban heading in training for young children

Football chiefs in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday announced a ban on heading in training for children up to the end of primary school, to take place with immediate effect. The three football associations issued a statement confirming…

Lagos trudges in agony after Okada, Keke ban

It’s been agony all week on roads in Lagos metropolis, as commuters have been trekking to their destinations. No longer available are the once ubiquitous Okada (motorcycles) and Keke (tricycles), no thanks to the state government’s recent ban.    No…

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