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Rights

June 23, 2022

Buhari regime opens club for soldiers to have fun

“We also appeal to the troops to reciprocate this in their conduct, discipline, and operational effectiveness.”

Soldiers club
June 22, 2022

Court orders Polaris Bank to refund $30,769 illegally deducted from customers’ accounts

The complainants accused the bank of making unlawful deductions from their accounts with no justification whatsoever.

Polaris Bank
June 22, 2022

Man bags life imprisonment for child defilement

The judge ordered that the convict should have his name entered into the register of sexual offenders of Lagos state.

Rape
June 22, 2022

Hijab Ruling: Muslim students issue 30-day ultimatum to Lagos govt

On Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria granted the use of hijab by female Muslim students in Lagos State-owned schools.

Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN)
June 22, 2022

Diplomatic visits don’t absolve Saudi Crown Prince of murder, says Khashoggi’s fiancee

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has been accused of murder of Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

Hatice Cengiz, Jamal Khashoggi andSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
June 22, 2022

Suit seeking increased pay for judges to be heard June 28

The claimant alleges that the justices and judges currently earn about N3 million and below as their minimum monthly salaries which was last reviewed in 2008.

Judges
June 22, 2022

Grassroots athletes need education on sexual harassment: Gumel

“It’s high time that the necessary authority should bring more enlightenment for them, especially from grassroots; most of them, the elite athletes, are aware of this.”

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