General Abubakar claims Nigerian army is most disciplined

All Africa

The Defence spokesman, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar has said the Nigerian Armed Forces is one of the most disciplined in the world. He explained that most of the cases leveled against the military are out of context as criticisms are one sided and insisted that the military respects the human rights of persons.

Patience Jonathan sues SERAP over alleged ‘breach of human rights'

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has been sued over alleged “campaign of calumny against Mrs Dame Patience Jonathan using online, print and electronic media to publish to the public unfounded and malicious allegations that she stole $15m (US) and ought to be prosecuted.”

Opinion: Atheists have the right to remove 'God' from their national anthem

Standard media

In Kenya, the line ‘Oh, God of all creation’ is creating a storm right now. An organisation called Atheists in Kenya (AIK) are advocating for a separation of religion and state in Kenya. A petition was filed on the 16th of October by the organisations president, Harrison Mumia, to remove the word ‘God’ from the national anthem.

Kenya to announce international intersex day

The Star

Kenya will, for the first time, celebrate the International day for the intersex child next week. There will be several campaigns with Parliament and other governmental institutions.