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Rights

June 22, 2022

Sokoto assembly considers bill to reduce wedding expenses

The legislator added, “It is worth noting that inability of an intended groom to meet up with such unwholesome practices often lead to break-ups in marriages.”

Photo of a northern wedding used to illustrate the story
June 21, 2022

Over 1.4 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan: UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that over 1.4 million Afghan refugees are registered in Pakistan.

June 21, 2022

Workers’ strike to paralyse Britain’s train services

Train passengers would face chaos with only a fifth of services running and half of the lines closed.

UK Train service
June 21, 2022

Hijab Crisis: Muslims slam Kwara govt, demand change of missionary schools’ names

MSSN criticised the government over the murder of Habeeb Idris and the maiming of several other Muslims at the premises of Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo, on February 4.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN)
June 21, 2022

Strike: ASUU, Buhari regime should shift ground, says TUC

“The strike is justifiable but ASUU should also know that negotiations are always a win-win situation and not winner takes all.”

TUC/ASUU
June 20, 2022

Alleged Assault: Police ask ‘Portable’ to turn himself in or get arrested

In a video clip circulating on social media, the Zazu crooner, alongside some other boys, was said to have assaulted a young man in the state.

Portable
June 20, 2022

Samuel Eto’o bags 22-month suspended prison sentence for tax fraud

Admitting guilt, Eto’o said he was a child when it happened, but agreed to pay a fine for the offence that occurred between 2006 and 2009.

Samuel Eto’o
June 20, 2022

Cubana supplied CCTV of club exteriors; claimed no footage capturing Burna Boy gang assaulting couple, friends: Police Sources

The Gazette interacted with police officers in Lagos and Abuja who are working on the case, and all expressed strong doubts that the matter would be resolved easily or anytime soon.

Obi Cubana, Police IG and Burna
June 20, 2022

Lagos Arabic teacher sexually abused nine Islamic pupils: Nurse

The Arabic teacher, Farouk Adam, is facing a nine-count charge bordering on sexual assault of pupils between the ages of seven and 13.

sexual assault
June 20, 2022

Nigerian publisher Macmillan charged with $156,700 book fraud

The book publishing company and others are facing a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretences.

Macmillan Nigeria Publishers