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…
2,600 sexual violence victims treated in one Congolese town (BBC)
Some 80% of victims said their attacker was armedImage caption: Some 80% of victims said their attacker was armed Doctors without Borders says it has treated 2,600 victims of sexual violence in just one town since May last year. The…
Buhari Vows to Punish Perpetrators of Kaduna Violence (ThisDay)
President Muhammadu Buhari vowed on Tuesday that the federal government will take the strongest measures possible to punish perpetrators of the Kaduna violence. He also assured that the federal government will consider payment of compensation and resettlement of communities affected…
Buhari condemns Plateau violence, urges a return to peace
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest violence in Jos which led to the imposition of a curfew in the Plateau State capital. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, said that in…