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Rights

July 12, 2023

California lawmakers pass bill for judges to lower sentences for black criminals over slavery

The bill is expected to help California “rectify” alleged racial bias against black Americans in the state’s criminal justice system.

Black prisoners (Credit: Mother Jones)
July 12, 2023

European rights court sides with Caster Semenya, fines Swiss govt €66,000

The Court of Arbitration for Sport and Switzerland Supreme Court had ruled that Semenya must artificially suppress her testosterone to compete in female races.

Caster Semenya (Credit: NBC News)
July 10, 2023

Abia government, ex-chief judge consider out-of-court settlement

Mr Amah was Abia’s chief judge from 1998 to 2006, and the alleged cause of action accrued from non-payment of his gratuity and pension benefits after his retirement in 2011.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
July 9, 2023

FGM grave violation of human rights: UNFPA

Critics of the practice said it is embedded in ignorance and misrepresentation of culture.

Female Genital Mutilation
July 8, 2023

Bola Tinubu’s forgery, electoral fraud provoked young Nigerians like Mmesoma into criminality: Aisha Yesufu

Mr Keyamo, while describing the student as “a brilliant girl, judging by her actual score of 249,” also cautioned critics against damaging her with their opinions.

Aisha Yesufu, Bola Tinubu and Mmesoma Ejikeme
July 8, 2023

Senator Yerima glorifies child marriage, says it’s not barrier to education

“Marriage does not stop anyone from getting educated,” Mr Yerima said when told that marrying underage girls violates their rights to education.

Ahmed Sani Yerima
July 7, 2023

Train Collision: Court refuses BRT driver’s bail application

The judge ruled that the defendant could continue to receive care in custody.

BRT/Train collision
July 7, 2023

Husband drags wife to court over insubmission

The husband, Matthew Nura, took the matter to court, accusing his wife of always fighting and disrespecting him.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
July 7, 2023

Fuel Tax Hike: Kenyan police fire teargas to stop protesters

Footage by KTN News showed motorists scrambling to turn around on a teargas-drenched street in the port city of Mombasa as protesters fled on foot.

POLICE TEAR-GASSING PROTESTING KENYANS
July 7, 2023

German court frees man after 13 years in prison for murder

Mr Genditzki is now entitled to financial compensation that critics consider far too low. He is set to receive €368,400 or €75 per day he spent in prison.

Manfred Genditzki