…by steadily shrinking the pool of weapons available to those who would sow terror or violence in our communities.” He commended the Director-General of the Centre, DIG Johnson Kokumo (retd), and his team for consistency. He also acknowledged the Nigeria Police Force, Armed Forces, DSS, Customs and other agencies that r…

…Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on political parties in Osun State to demobilise violence and allow the ballot box to determine the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. Prof. Amupitan made the call on Thursday in Osogbo during the formal signing of the Osun State […] The post INEC to Osun politicians: Let t…

…remained the lifeblood of terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence across the country. "Every weapon recovered by our gallant Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, and every weapon permanently destroyed through exercises such as this, represents a threat eliminated…

…the people,” he said. Peter urged politicians to conduct issue-based campaigns and avoid violence before, during and after the elections. “I urge politicians to play by the rules. They should campaign on their manifestos and shun violence before, during and after the elections. “Let us conduct the elections peacefully…

…insisting that doing so would send the wrong message while concerns over xenophobic violence remain unresolved. “No right-thinking Nigerian should buy a ticket in regards to the upcoming event of this South African girl coming to perform in Nigeria. Sincerely speaking, if you are normal.” He explained that he had previ…

…the public of the Command's commitment to ensuring justice for victims of s3xual violence. "He further urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the Police without delay. by Linda Ikeji at 30/07/2026 8:16 AM | Share this Story

…activist Omoyele Sowore who opposed the boycott, arguing that the recurring xenophobic violence faced by Nigerians abroad stems primarily from the systemic governance failures of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. According to Pere, direct actions, such as visa denials and public boycotts, are necessary imme…

…in place between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, but it has not halted the violence in the Gaza Strip, where 1,207 people were killed since the truce began in October 2025. Israeli fire continues to regularly target Palestinians the military says are militants, while efforts to secure a lasting agreement t…

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…comes amid reports by BBC Hausa that many people were feared killed during the violence, although the exact casualty figure had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Isah Muhammad, BEPU extended condolences to the people of Randagi and families of…

…in a statement signed by its Chairman, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua, described the violence as a serious threat to public safety and expressed condolences to the governments and people of both states, as well as families of the victims.Northern Senators Forum Condemns Benue, Kaduna Attacks That Killed Over 40 Peopleand…

…jury saw straight through his lies, and he's now behind bars where he belongs. "Tackling violence and intimidation against women and girls is a priority for us as a force, and we're tireless in our efforts to bring offenders like Obichukwu to justice. If you experience or witness these crimes on the railway, please rep…

…justice is served in accordance with the law. To report cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Lagos State, please call 0-8000-333-333 or send a DM via our official social media platforms @lagosdsva. Watch a video of the widow's father in-law locking her outside her husband's house below View this post on Instagram A…

…and never allowed themselves to be used against the interest of the Ezza nation or cause violence in Ezza land. Ugota urged the political office holders in Ezza to unite to build Ezza Nation and attract development in Ezza land. He warned against bringing down syndrome but to support the progressive gesture of Ezza peo…

…which will enable us to effectively counter worrisome cases of disinformation, election violence and other related issues. “As elections continue to evolve in the digital age, strengthening our technological and editorial capacity is essential to ensuring that citizens have access to accurate, verified and trustworthy…

…an urgent appeal to the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) for immediate intervention. She is seeking protection against intimidation, unlawful eviction, and ongoing attempts by the family to dispossess her young sons of their late father's inheritance His post reads''…

…of the country but urged the Federal Government to sustain the momentum, particularly in violence-prone states across the Middle Belt. “We recognise and appreciate the renewed efforts and successes of the armed forces on the state of security, particularly in Oyo, Zamfara and Borno, and urge renewed momentum in the Mid…

…residents and civil society groups calling for justice and renewed action against mob violence across Plateau State. The post Mob torture: Police arrest four over death of Jos model, hunt two others appeared first on Vanguard News.

…businesses looted in what it described as a wave of xenophobic attacks and targeted violence. “Nigerians in the diaspora deserve to live with dignity and safety, not in fear,” he stated.

…deposited for an autopsy. Police suspect the k!lling may be connected to cult-related violence, although investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the murder. The command said efforts have been intensified to identify and apprehend those responsible for the k!lling, while surveillance…

…between Burke and Rivas Hernandez showed "no threat, no evidence of a history of violence" and that he had "the opposite of homicidal malice" towards her. The defence also challenged the medical examiner's finding that Rivas Hernandez d!ed from two puncture wounds, arguing it was too inconclusive to establish murder. W…

…stole the phone, jungle justice is an offence." Allen Oscar criticised the resort to mob violence, saying, "Y'all complained about SARS... only to become worse than they were." Similarly, Gabriel Nwobodo urged respect for due process, writing, "Someone lynched his fellow based on accusation. Let the law deal with him."…

…dead, while the trail to their rescue appears to have gone cold.” He lamented that the violence has spread to several other communities, including Tungan Maje, Kemanji, Tungan Aboki, Karonji, Sekugbe, Kenugbe and Yashikira, where armed men reportedly invaded the Emir’s palace and abducted his wives and children. Accord…

…We are no longer dealing with conventional threats alone. “Terrorism, banditry, communal violence, kidnapping and transnational criminal activities require highly trained and specialised forces capable of rapid deployment, intelligence-driven operations and precision strikes,” Usman said. According to him, the new 5 Di…

…had made this unguarded statement to belittle the uprising, protests and physical violence against apartheid rule in South Africa in the mid-80s. Pitiably, illiterate, ignorant and ungrateful black South Africans have turned on other blacks in the former apartheid enclave, killing some, looting their property, shutting…