The 2019 general elections in Nigeria have in the last four months claimed at least 181 lives, says report. According to the report by Gatefield, leading up from October 10, 2018 to February 15, 2019, the 2019 elections have claimed…
Elections: Buhari’s supporters must shun violence – Youth Organisation (DailyTrust)
The Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), Lagos State Chapter, has advised all supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari and patriotic Nigerians to shun all forms of violence during and after general elections. The organisation’s State Coordinator and Secretary, Mr Abdul-Waheed Odunuga and…
My hope is in God, Lagosians – Agbaje
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has again restated his hope and trust in the Almighty God as the driving force behind his politics and mission to govern Lagos State. He also described his…
Agbaje decries violence at APC rally, says Lagos State needs peace
Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has condemned the violence and brigandage that trailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign Wednesday in Lagos State. The candidate who expressed shock at the level of disruption…
EU envoy wants end to gender-based violence in Nigeria (Guardian)
11 December 2018 The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ketil Karlson, has advocated an end to gender-based violence in Nigeria. He urged relevant stakeholders and authorities to engage in aggressive…
My life as a female gang leader (Refinery29)
With gang related crimes on the rise, this could easily have happened in Lagos Nigeria. Growing up, I was part of a neighbourhood group of three girls and four boys, which we didn’t call a gang. We’d look out for…
No development can take place in atmosphere of violence, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over reports of violence in four communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State resulting in loss of lives, injuries and displacement of villagers. Calling for calm and restoration of peace in…
Home most dangerous place for women, says UN study (KHerald)
More than half of the women murdered worldwide last year were killed by their partners or family members, making home “the most dangerous place for a woman,” a new UN study said. In statistics released on the International Day for…
South Africa minister accuses opposition leader of inciting violence (Guardian)
Pravin Gordhan, South African Minister of public Enterprise, returns after a lunch break at the hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State on November…
UN Human Rights Body Decries Cameroon Violence (CNN)
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has condemned the continuing insecurity in Cameroon, amid reports of killings by armed groups and state forces that has prompted mass internal displacements. The development followed a worsening situation in North-West and South-West…
