
Kaduna Gives New Land to 80+ Families After 4-Year Fight
After a nine-year struggle, families whose homes were demolished in 2021 are finally getting justice. Kaduna's new governor is replacing what the previous administration took away.
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After a nine-year struggle, families whose homes were demolished in 2021 are finally getting justice. Kaduna's new governor is replacing what the previous administration took away.

After a nine-year battle for justice, families who lost their homes in a 2021 demolition just received new land plots from Kaduna State's governor. The compensation fulfills a promise to right the wrongs of a previous administration that gave residents just three days' notice before tearing down over 80 homes.

Nearly half a million renters are getting checks averaging $106 after a major landlord charged them hidden fees. Many eligible people don't even know money is coming their way.

A Bronx landlord who left tenants living with rats, mold, and collapsed ceilings now faces over $2.1 million in court-ordered penalties. The landmark ruling gives New York City new power to protect renters from dangerous conditions.