2023: Fears Over Election Violence, By Jibrin Ibrahim
As campaigns heat up and the elections approach, concerns are emerging over fears of violence in the country affecting prospects for successful conduct of the […]
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2023 Election: ECOWAS, IPAC strengthens the capacity of political actors to mitigate violence
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission in collaboration with the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and other stakeholders has kicked off training workshops aimed at boosting the capacity of political actors and security agents to mitigate and manage election-related disputes and violence.
2023: IGP blames governors over political violence
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba has blamed the increasing incidences of political violence in the country on some state […]
The Threat Of Electoral Violence, By Reuben Abati
One of the major problems that we have had to contend with since the return to civilian rule in 1999, and even long before then […]
NAPTIP reiterates zero tolerance for sexual, gender-based violence
By Diana Omueza The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reiterated zero tolerance for Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) […]
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 […]
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) […]