High cost of living could result to conflict, violence in Nigeria, others – AfDB warns
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised an alarm that rising prices of fuel and other commodities could lead to social unrest in Nigeria, […]
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Borno Govt, NGO hold two day training workshop on violence, injustice, others
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security in collaboration with International Alert have organised a two-day expert meeting […]
Police arrest Kano politician over alleged incitement on radio
Police in Kano State have arrested one Abdulmajid Danbilki also known as “Commander’’ for inciting violence while featuring on a radio programme. Danbilki allegedly […]
ECOWAS condemns disruption of constitutional order in Guinea Bissau
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the violence that erupted in Guinea Bissau in the […]
Appeal Court Judgement: Police raise alarm over plot to cause violence in Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – Kano State Police Command has alerted the public of plans by some groups of political party supporters to […]
Why we witnessed massive turnout of voters in Kogi Central for guber poll – Residents
Residents have attributed the massive turnout of voters in Kogi Central for Saturday’s governorship election on the love for Gov. Yahaya Bello and the […]
Olubadan suspends Egungun festival over violence
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Sunday directed the suspension of the ongoing Egungun festival over reported cases of violence, arson and looting […]
Plateau killings: We must break this cycle of violence, say Tinubu
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness and grief over the latest round of violence and killings in Plateau State. The […]
83 killed, many others injured as Sudanese power struggle erupts in violence
The power struggle between two generals in Sudan and associated violence escalated dramatically on Saturday and Sunday, with at least dozens of civilians and soldiers […]
Shun violence during Saturday’s supplementary polls – Tinubu urges electorate
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to shun violence in Saturday’s supplementary election. Tinubu in a statement on […]
Elections: Kogi lawmakers suspend 9 colleagues over alleged terrorism, violence
The Kogi House of Assembly on Thursday suspended nine lawmakers over alleged acts of terrorism and electoral violence during Saturday’s House of Assembly election in […]
DSS arrests 2 suspects for inciting violence in Kano
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspects over alleged call and deliberate incitement for violence in parts […]
2023: Peter Obi, Atiku, Tinubu, others to sign peace accord against using youths for violence
Ready to Lead Africa, a civil society organisation, on Monday said it would lead Presidential Candidates to commit against exploiting youths for violence ahead of […]
2023: INEC warns Ebira populace against violence, thuggery
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday cautioned the people of Ebiraland against political thuggery and violence in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Dr […]
2023: INEC partners security agencies to arrest perpetrators of violence
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As political campaigns entered the critical stage, Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for […]
‘We do not want a world war,’ Macron tells Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to give up his war in Ukraine, saying the world did not want to […]
Election campaigns: Police advise politicians against violence in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun has advised politicians in the state to desist from violence as they kick off the scramble for votes in the […]
Yahaya Bello’s inciting video is an act of terrorism, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is alarmed by the disturbing video of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State allegedly inciting his supporters, threatening […]
UN expresses concern over violence affecting civilians in north east
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The UN Nigeria Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Matthias Schmale has expressed concern over the recent violence against civilians in […]
Violence disrupts Abia North PDP Senatorial primary election
Violence erupted midway into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ) primary election for Abia North Senatorial District on Tuesday, bringing the exercise to an abrupt […]