ABUJA – It always begins the same way: a calm, almost casual assertion that lands like a thunderclap. Akon leans back in an interview, shrugs off Western judgment, and states—without apology—that he ...

A prominent Muslim leader in Nigeria is making a point about a common practice in Islam. He says if people are worried about poverty or terrorism, they should consider how those problems can be made ...

The ongoing trend of Nigerians leaving the country in search of better opportunities abroad, popularly called “Japa,” is affecting fertility rates and family structures in Nigeria. A fertility expert ...

The final report addressing the pastoral challenge of polygamy in Africa draws attention to a wide range of social, cultural, and pastoral realities shaping the practice across the continent. Bishops ...

As a Muslim woman, I have personally observed many polygamous unions in the community in which I was raised, but my aim here is not to deny any shortcomings or promote any benefits of this marital ...

Polygamy is coined from the Greek word “polygamia”. It’s the practice of marrying more than one wife or husband. There are 2 types of polygamy; polyandry and polygyny. While the former is when a woman ...