Ekiti poll: Group urges political parties, electorate to shun violence, vote buying
The Nigeria Civil Society (NCS) Situation Room has urged political parties and the electorate in Ekiti to shun acts of violence, vote buying and selling […]
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Ekiti Election: NSCDC releases toll-free numbers to rescue violence victims
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti Command has released a toll-free numbers for women, who might be victims of Saturday’s gubernatorial election. […]
Ekiti 2022: Group deploys 60 women observers, seeks violence-free poll
The Women’s Situation Room Nigeria (WSRN) has deployed 60 women observers in the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti for the June 18 governorship elections […]
Ekiti Election: ADC candidate warns against electoral thuggery, violence
Dr Wole Oluyede, the Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the June 18 gubernatorial election in Ekiti, has warned against electoral thuggery […]
2023: shun violence, protect the future you want to inherit — NGO urges youths
The Indomitable Youth Organisation (IYO), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged youths not to allow themselves to be used to perpetrate violence and disrupt the […]
2023: Stakeholders in Edo advocate sustained voter education to curb electoral violence
Political stakeholders said continued proper education among Nigerian youths and quick solution to the pervasive hunger in the country, might help to address political violence […]
DVSA, LASWA sensitise Lagos public to dangers of sexual, domestic violence
Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), said it was in partnership with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), to sensitise members of the public to […]
2023: Group urges FG, stakeholders to tackle electoral violence, thuggery
The Coalition of Democracy Monitors for Credible Elections (CDMCE) has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to evolve ways of tackling electoral violence and […]
Gov’s aide to organise Inter-Party Sports Festival to end electoral violence
An aide to Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Mr Matthias Madus, plans to organise an Inter-Party Youths Sports Festival (IYSF) among political parties in […]
2023: CSOs task FG on violence, proliferation of arms
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of Nigeria Mourns, has called on the Federal Government to check the spate of violence […]
APC primaries: NSCDC warns against violence in Niger
The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security an Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has warned against violence and thuggery during the conduct of the All […]
2023: Lawmaker urges youths to shun violence, do-or-die politics
Mr Danladi Jatau, member representing Kokona West Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged youths of his constituency to shun violence and […]
We can no longer tolerate gender based violence – NSCDC
Mr Samuel Fadeyi, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Cross River Command, on Friday disclosed that the corps could no longer tolerate Gender […]
Eid-el-fitr: Pray for violence-free elections, IPMAN urges Muslims
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has enjoined Muslims to pray for a violence-free 2023 general election, as they mark this year’s Eid-el-fitr […]
Plateau women want more awareness on gender violence
Some women in Plateau have called for increased awareness creation at various levels toward ending the spate of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the society. […]
Violence: Ex-NBA Chair seeks domestication of VAPP Act 2015
By Sandra Umeh Mr Promise Ademi-Akpeto, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Sapele Branch, have called for the domestication of the Violence Against […]
Foundation describes Osinachi’s death as wake-up call to end domestic violence
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Women of Inestimable Values (WIVs), an NGO has described the death of a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu as a […]
Osinachi: We have zero tolerance for domestic violence in Dunamis Church – Enenche
By Bridget Ikyado Pastor Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centresays the church has zero tolerance for domestic violence. Enenche made this know on […]
DSS uncovers plot to unleash violence on North Central zone – Official
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plot to “stoke violence” in parts of Nigeria, particularly in the North Central zone. Mr […]
Foundation moves to mitigate communal violence in Taraba
By Gabriel Yough Cleen Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has begun a two- day sensitisation training for the establishment of Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) […]
FCT residents urge supporters to shun violence during polls
ome residents of Bwari Area Council of the FCT have advised candidates seeking various positions in the upcoming council elections to warn their supporters against […]
Health practitioner says female genital mutilation violence against women
A public health nurse, Mrs Mojirade Adesanya, has described Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), as a gender-based violence with resulting long-term physical and psychological consequences. Adesanya, […]
UNDP, Norwegian Govt train 86 women, victims of violence in Kaduna
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Norwegian Government have trained 86 women and victims of violence in Kaduna State. The Deputy Resident Representative, […]
FCT poll: shun violence, official tells youths
The Special Assistant to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister on Youth Matters, Mr Isaac David, has enjoined youths to shun violence before, during and after the […]
NHRC records 524 sexual, gender-based violence complaints in 2021
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kaduna recorded 524 complaints of Sexual and gender-based violence against women in 2021. The State Coordinator of the […]