…is excessive drinking at these kinds of celebrations, problems can arise, including more violence linked to alcohol,” Sheinbaum said during her regular morning briefing. The president also called on supporters and authorities to work together to ensure celebrations remain safe if Mexico overcome England in Sunday’s hig…
…values, remained indispensable in promoting peaceful coexistence and discouraging violence, intimidation, hate speech and other actions capable of undermining the electoral process,” Babalola said. She appealed to the monarch to encourage political stakeholders to uphold peace before, during and after the election. “We…
…dead, forcing patients to flee, and destroying parts of the facility.He condemned the violence, stressing that attacks on health facilities endanger patients and frontline workers while undermining efforts to control disease transmission and save lives."To strengthen coordination, WHO and the United Nations have appoin…
…citizens," the governor added: "This attack is an ugly, cowardly and unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of progress have chosen to disrupt the peace and food security of…
…particularly in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom and Bassa local government areas. The violence has left hundreds dead and displaced thousands of residents in recent years.
Drawing on a six-year study covering attacks between 2020 and 2025, Mr Vierhout, who spoke in Jos during a peace summit on Monday, said the dominant focus on jihadist groups such as Boko Haram obscures a far deadlier reality on the ground.
…has now agreed to work with him so we can get results on the project. "We don't need violence, protest, or bloodshed. We need peace so this road can be completed for the common good. We will work with Edafe Odiete, the CLO. He is a son of the soil." Credit for holding all accountable Residents credited Ovweh for keepin…
…that appears more eager to negotiate with terrorists than to destroy their capacity for violence sends a dangerous message to both criminals and citizens. Bernard Shaw's prescription may have been severe. Some will reject it. Yet his central point remains difficult to dismiss: there are moments when society must decide…
…I doubt if that will happen. But if you make peaceful change impossible, you make violence change inevitable, according to John F. Kennedy. If they don't allow Nigerians to express their democratic rights freely, the main harm that will come, they won't be able to withstand it. Do you believe the opposition has the uni…
…agreement”. Vice President JD Vance issued a direct warning, posting on X that “violence will be met with violence” if Iran carries out any further attacks. Iran has warned vessels not to enter or leave the Gulf through the strait without permission, but ships have continued to move, some using a route not authorised b…
…Ekitikete for their deliberate commitment to ensuring a peaceful election, devoid of violence or bloodshed, thereby setting a new standard for electoral conduct. "Our profound appreciation goes to our traditional rulers for promoting peace in their domains, as well as to leaders of political parties and religious bodie…
…farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The violence reportedly began when a Fulani herder allegedly stabbed a farmer to death on his farmland. In a reprisal attack, members of the farming community allegedly attacked Fulani settlements in the area, killing about eight persons a…
…the perpetrators is rapidly eroding public confidence and emboldening those who believe violence can be deployed as a political tool. He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to rise above any perception of bias and act decisively to identify, arrest, and prosecute those respon…
…described the incident, which occurred on Sunday as a heinous and senseless act of violence against a peaceful community. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government expressed condolences to the families of victims and prayed for the speedy re…
…children had been recruited by Boko Haram and thousands more affected by terror-related violence and exploitation in northern Nigeria. Thus, whether one focuses on the current video itself or not, the larger question it raises should concern every Nigerian. How does a child become proficient in handling a weapon of war…
…shift in Ekiti's political culture, noting it was conducted without a single incident of violence, unlike previous cycles. He said: "You have spoken loudly and unequivocally, and I have heard you clearly! You have spoken, not in muffled voices, but in a thunderous yea. We have accepted the challenge which this Unity Ma…
…officials met in the presence of Qatari mediators, Vance played down the impact of violence in Lebanon, saying progress had been made towards ending hostilities there. "These things are always a little bit messy," he said. Even as Trump was threatening Iran, Vance told reporters the U.S. president had "asked us to turn…
…about the growing menace of jungle justice, lawlessness and the dangerous spread of mob violence fueled by rumours and misinformation. The deceased, an Islamic teacher and mother of more than five children was said to have travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture reportedly organised at a lo…
…officials and urged them not to resume at the council secretariats in order to avoid violence. However, the elected officials under the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose tenure expired on October 22, 2025, had approached the Federal High Court, Osogbo, seeking tenure elongation. The court, in a judgment delivered…
…Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during and after this year's Egungun Festival, stressing that anyone found disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law. The monarch issued the warning ahead of the commencement of the annual festival in Ibadan o…
…Abia State Police Command strongly condemned the barbaric and inhumane act of domestic violence and reiterated that such behaviour is unacceptable under any circumstances. “Members of the public are hereby urged to desist from all forms of violence, as the Command remains fully committed to ensuring justice is served i…
He contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contests, nor carry out retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents. The first-class monarch assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place by the palace to ensure a hitch-free Egungun festival …
…condemned the attack, warning that the Command would not tolerate jungle justice, mob violence, or assaults on police formations. He stressed that no individual or group has the right to take the law into their own hands, regardless of allegations against a suspect. The Commissioner assured residents that justice would…
…that the yearly Egungun (masquerade) festival is not a licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capit…
…without sufficient evidence, warning that such generalisations could fuel hostility and violence. "We are not saying there are no bad eggs among Fulani, Hausa or other Northern ethnic groups. “However, criminals should be treated as criminals and not profiled based on ethnicity or religion. We are calling on the author…