…to rebuild his life, Michael would like to acknowledge those who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. They deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and have their allegations taken seriously." He said Ward, who stood next to his solicitor as the statement was read out and appeared emotional throughout, was…

…greater support for victims and inclusive peace initiatives to end the cycle of violence in Katsina State. The post Banditry victims recount horror at News Central Katsina town hall appeared first on Vanguard News.

…membership structure to classify participants based on their willingness to carry out violence. Prosecutors said so-called "Tier One" members committed to putting themselves "in harms [sic] way, break the law, and potentially go into hiding" as part of the alleged plot. The charges build on allegations first detailed i…

…think we'd like to say it's isolated to other countries. But we can see by domestic violence rates and the amount of women being unalived in Australia that it's not safe here either."Stephanie said her dream of buying a house in Italy has been put on hold for now."I don't think I'll be going to Italy to work on a proj…

…residents. The governor called on citizens to remain law-abiding and avoid resorting to violence in resolving disputes. He urged members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that would aid ongoing investigations and strengthen crime prevention efforts. Responding on behalf…

…with a felony following his arrest last month in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.According to reports, Wade now faces one felony charge after prosecutors reviewed the case. He was initially booked on three separate allegations following his arrest in Burbank, California.Police said officers respon…

…Ghana said Bahiru Isak, a 40-year-old Ghanaian, was killed during anti-immigrant violence in Cape Town. South African authorities rejected that account. They said no such incident occurred and maintained that the only Ghanaian known to have died was Kwabena Boagen, whose death they said was unrelated to the protests. T…

…Riley Moore, has alleged that Fulani militants remain the largest perpetrators of violence against Christians in the country.The comments come against the backdrop of recurring attacks on rural communities in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa and parts of Southern Kaduna, where suspected armed Fulani herdsmen have been blamed f…

…Police Constable George Fisher described Foord as "a violent bully" who used fear, violence and intimidation to dominate his victim's life. He also praised the victim for her courage in coming forward and helping secure the conviction. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 12:49 PM | Share this Story

…office has documented patterns of summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence in the surrounding region. Members of the U.N. Human Rights Council condemned the violence and established an urgent inquiry into the alleged abuses there.International observers have warned of a severe risk of large-scale at…

…Tayvon Etefia carried out a drive-by shooting. "This was cowardly and disproportionate violence that has understandably shocked the community." Etefia and Popoola will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Thursday and Friday, with the other defendants being sentenced on a later date. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:40 PM…

…angry members of the community. "In its' sustained fight against S3xual and Gender-Based Violence, the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with an alleged case of def!lement of a minor," the statement read. "The incident was reported to 'E' Division Yelwa, Bauchi, on 5th July, 2026…

…that the policy had, in practice, come to be seen by ordinary Nigerians as rewarding violence rather than deterring it. The call to halt the rehabilitation of former insurgents was raised as an additional prayer by Senator Joseph Ikpea who argued that the policy had become a source of growing public concern deserving u…

…conduct during future elections, urging politicians and their supporters to reject violence. “Election is not a do-or-die affair. There is no justification for violence or the destruction of lives and property,” he said. He also prayed for victims of kidnapping and insecurity, as well as members of the armed forces and…

…that the policy had, in practice, come to be seen by ordinary Nigerians as rewarding violence rather than deterring it. The call to halt the rehabilitation of former insurgents was raised as an additional prayer by Senator Joseph Ikpea who argued that the policy had become a source of growing public concern deserving u…

…path to power must be paved with the blood of innocent people. This page doesn't support violence," he said. In a reply, the chairman of Oriade Local Government Area, Olubunmi Obeisun, in a statement signed by his media aide, Olayinka Awoyemi, dismissed Olajengbesi's claim. He said, "One of the survivors, Oginni Olamid…

…to take part in sport competitions but we've also been clear that we do not condone any violence and war around the world, and we will continue with that stance."Coventry confirmed that while the IOC will allow its international federations to make their own decisions regarding the future hosting of events in Russia, t…

…monitor the situation”. The statement added: “The IOC condemns wars, armed conflicts and violence that cause human suffering wherever they occur.”

…to avoid a route because of traffic congestion. Whether it’s flooding in Lagos, election violence, a car accident, a building collapse, or a fuel tanker explosion, social media has become the country’s unofficial public alert system. Three young Nigerian founders believe that this behaviour deserves its own platform. O…

…breakdown of law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the communal violence stemmed from a farming dispute and had claimed about 80 lives so far. Bago, represented by his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, directed security agencies to activate all available security architecture across the affected areas. He…

…those with withholding or CAT protection — including those granted it for gender-based violence — as “low hanging fruit”, said Alma David, another immigration attorney, whose clients have been scattered to South Sudan, Eswatini, Cameroon and the DR Congo. “It’s logistically relatively easy for ICE to deport them to a t…

…of President William Ruto, accused of corruption, economic mismanagement and police violence. At least 38 people died across Kenya and hundreds were arrested in protests on July 7 last year, according to a police watchdog. This year the government has taken no chances with protests, using heavy police deployments to pr…

…canvassed this position over and over again, especially amid the escalation of armed violence in different parts of the federation. We have lost innocent lives in hundreds, even in thousands. Businesses have been crippled while families have been displaced from their comfort zones. Governments-both national and sub-nat…

…media, youth groups, and responsible citizens all have indispensable roles in preventing violence, promoting resilience, and strengthening national unity. The progress reflected in the Joint Security Press Briefing should inspire neither complacency nor triumphalism. Nigeria continues to confront determined adversaries…

…Nigerians, raises serious concerns about their safety and the resurgence of xenophobic violence in the country. The victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, were both killed on June 28, 2026. While Iroegbu was allegedly tortured to death by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in…