Tag: violence
U.S. fires urgent message to Nigerian Govt.: What’s behind it?
“The United States Embassy in Nigeria is deeply saddened by and condemns recent acts of violence in Borno, in Imo,…
This violence against the judiciary
The danger of scandalising the judiciary is enormous for society. Nothing can stand in a society where the judiciary is…
Violence claims 13,537 lives in Nigeria in one year – Report
According to the report, violence in Nigeria claimed 13,537 lives in 2021, with Borno State accounting for the highest number…
UNICEF says violence against women, girls still common
A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that violence against women and girls is still…
Peace clubs in schools will curb societal violence – NGO
Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), an NGO of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, says the introduction of Peace clubs…
NGO tells youth to shun drugs, violence
As Nigeria marks her 59th independence anniversary, Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative, an NGO, has called on Nigerian youths…
ActionAid Nigeria steps up campaign against violence
The ActionAid Nigeria, an NGO, says it is stepping campaign against violent extremism in parts of the country.
2019 ILC adopts Convention on violence, harassment at workplace
A new Convention and accompanying Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the world of work have been adopted by…
Read how violence claimed 10,665 lives in Nigeria
Violence has claimed the lives of 10,665 Nigerians in 2018, a report conducted by the Nigeria Watch has revealed.
Violence, major challenge during 2019 polls in Anambra, says INEC
Dr Nkwachukwu Orji, Anambra Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that violence was the major…
Violence rages in Syria’s truce zone
Fighting is raging between Syrian government forces and rebels in a de-escalation zone where a truce should be in place,…
NOA campaigns against violence in Ebonyi
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Ebonyi, has urged politicians, the youth, parents, traditional and religious leaders to rise and…
Amnesty urges govt to investigate violence in Kano re-run polls
Amnesty International has urged Federal Government to investigate alleged cases of political thuggery and violence on journalists and electorate during…
2019: Onaiyekan condemns violence
The retiring Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has condemned the violence which occurred in the 2019…
Election: Ajimobi expresses sadness over violence, killings
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo of State has expressed sadness over pockets of violence and killings that characterised Saturday’s election…
Voters defy threat of violence, troops out enmasse in Ogun
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Amidst fear of possible breakdown of law and order, the electorate in Ogun State on Saturday trooped out…
Violence: IPAC cautions all political party members in Yobe
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Yobe has appealed to aggrieved parties, candidates and their supporters not to take the…
Violence: Dabiri-Erewa cautions the youths
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of National Diaspora Commission on Saturday admonished Nigerian youths not to allow anyone to use them…
Election: 2 Brigade cautions Akwa Ibom politicians against violence
The Commander, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig -Gen. Nasiru Jega has warned politicians and their supporters across its area of…
Volence erpupts at APC campaign rally in Ogun
Violence on Monday broke out at the Ogun State All Progressives Congress,APC, rally, held at the MKO Abiola International Stadium,…
Ekiti LG warns youths against election violence
Ikole Local Government Council in Ekiti State has advised youths against any form of violence that is capable of disrupting…
Insecurity: 32,000 Cameroonians take refuge in Nigeria – UN
The UN has said that no fewer than 32,000 Cameroonians fleeing insecurity and violence are currently taking refuge in Nigeria.
Violence: 80,000 displaced from North East Nigeria since November – UN
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said more than 80,000 Nigerians have been displaced due to…
Politicians who fear their persons, policies can’t win elections may resort to violence – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said politicians who feared that their persons or their policies cannot win elections might resort…
21 killed, 61 others wounded in Ethiopia’s ethnic violence
Heavy fighting between ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia has killed at least 21 people and wounded 61, its state news…
Violence: 21,000 forced to flee Somalia in October
An international charity said Thursday a spike in violence and insecurity in Somalia has forced 21,000 people to flee their…
Police warn politicians against electoral thuggery, violence
The Cross River Police Command has warned politicians and party supporters against thuggery during the 2019 general elections, the News…
Plateau LG election: 4 houses, council chamber razed down
Irate youths protesting the outcome of the Wednesday local government elections in Plateau have burnt down four houses in Langtang…
Lagos APC primaries: Police arrest 84 suspects for violence
The Lagos State Police Command said it arrested 84 persons allegedly involved in violence during the just concluded All Progressives…
2019: Police warns against vandalism of campaign billboards, violence
The Police in Sokoto State have warned politicians and their supporters against destroying campaign billboards and any act capable of…