Lagos

Gender nonconforming Nigerians balance identity and safety concerns

By Arit Okpo — March 16, 2018
LAGOS -- Facing human rights abuses, gender nonconforming Nigerians want the chance to live and express themselves safely.

Gay and lesbian Nigerians seeking deliverance find mental health anguish instead

By Wana Udobang — December 31, 2016
Distrust of Nigeria’s mental health system prevents many sexual and gender minorities from seeking professional help when coming to terms with their faith and sexuality.

Muslims celebrate lifting of Lagos hijab ban

By Jerome Socolovsky — July 22, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Muslims in Nigeria are celebrating a court ruling that lifted a ban on girls in public school wearing the hijab in Lagos state.

Al Jazeera Video: Miracles promised at massive Nigeria church

By Sally Morrow — April 15, 2013
As many as half a million people crowd into one Lagos church whose pastor has become one of the richest people in the country.
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