Militancy and violence which took a new turn in 2005 when the first gun was shot at the Marine Base

…It represented something far more troubling: the apparent expansion of extremist violence into a region long considered outside the traditional operational sphere of Boko Haram. As troops intensified pressure on the kidnappers, the unfolding operation is revealing a dangerous and evolving security challenge, one that e…

Violence, vote buying and other irregularities tainted the Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that electorates in about 2,445 polling units in the 16 local government areas of the state turned out on Saturday to elect thei…

…young man with a promising future became victims of yet another senseless act of violence. "These killings represent not only an attack on individuals but also an assault on the collective peace, security and humanity of our people," the statement read. BYM extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, the…

…the viper's death. Today, the North appears trapped in a similar tragedy. Much of the violence consuming it comes not from strangers but from sons it nurtured, tolerated or failed to restrain. Yet, that is not its deepest irritation. Its greater discomfort lies in the fact that the rest of Nigeria has begun to notice.…

…A defining characteristic of the modern state is its monopoly on the legitimate use of violence. The state cannot stand by while non-state actors wield instruments of violence with impunity. As Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka famously said, "The tiger does not proclaim its tigritude; it pounces." The Nigerian sta…

…sentences: 1) The near total failure of the project resulted from poor planning. 2) The violence resulted from the government's refusal to listen to members of the public. 3) The governor's loss of the election resulted from his political insensitivity. 4) The outbreak of cholera resulted from the people's unhygienic l…

…capital of North Kordofan state. The body further expressed serious worry over continued violence across Sudan, where the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF have been at war since mid-April 2023. Urging all parties to end the hostility, the UNSC urged them to protect civilians and comply with international humanit…

…West African nation, declaring its rejection of all forms of terrorism, extremism, and violence, regardless of their motives or justifications. Tripoli called for enhanced regional and international fight against the realities, which pose a threat to security and stability across the Sahel region and the entire African…

…resident electoral commissioner described the exercise as smooth and peaceful devoid of violence and rancour. He also said it recorded no case of malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as the election process went smoothly. He said three political parties, namely the All Progressives Congress (…

…where hundreds of suspects were arrested for electoral offences, no incidents involving violence, weapons, or criminal activity were recorded during the bye-election. "In the last election, we arrested over 300 suspects with arms and weapons. Today, not even a stick was seen. No case of violence has been reported to us…

…While describing the overall security situation as peaceful, it noted 24 incidents of violence across 10 local government areas and raised concerns over organised vote-buying activities and voter intimidation in nine LGAs. The observers also commended the generally conducive environment for journalists but noted report…

…had it so good. You can see that people came out to vote, and there were no reports of violence. Everything went on peacefully, and it was well," he said. The REC noted that special provisions were put in place to ensure the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), including those with visual impairments and…

…admonish their supporters to remain law-abiding and refrain from acts of thuggery and violence. "And five, for the political parties and candidates, they should respect the choice of the Ekiti people. "This is a preliminary time-bound assessment based on information available as of 2 p.m. today. "The EU-SDGN Election O…

…themselves peacefully throughout the exercise, noting that there had been no reports of violence, intimidation or disruption in any part of the district. He added, "Well, the security situation in this part of the state has been peaceful. I do not expect any security breach. The people love themselves irrespective of p…

…units. The mission said voting proceeded without significant disruption, large-scale violence or major operational failures in most parts of the state. The mission , however, disclosed that 24 incidents of violence were reported across 10 local government areas, including Ado-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Emure, Ido-Osi, I…

…and "sabotage the agreement" reached between Iran and the United States. The renewed violence has cast uncertainty over ongoing U.S.-Iran peace efforts. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Switzerland on Saturday working on what Vice President JD Vance described as…

...says ‘I understand the game they are playing’ Nestor Ezene, senatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the

…wondering why individuals committed to learning and teaching should become targets of violence. According to him, the union considers it a duty to speak out on issues affecting the welfare and safety of teachers across the country and to demand stronger protection measures from relevant authorities. Amba emphasised tha…

…polling unit with 17 votes. The ADC candidate Dare Bejide had raised an alarm, alleging violence against his supporters. DAILY POST reports that results from different polling units have started coming in. BREAKING: Ekiti 2026: ADC wins first polling unit

…done. “So far so good, you have seen for yourself, elections have gone on very well, no violence, nothing. The massive turnout, especially in Warawa, is a reflection of the planning and coordination, in terms of security, especially the lead agency, the police. “I want to thank the police and other security agencies fo…

…displacement movements, comprising 32.3 million movements triggered by conflict and violence and 29.9 million caused by disasters. By the end of the year, a staggering 82.2 million people were living in internal displacement globally. Behind those massive figures are deeply human stories. These are stories of families…

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."

…around the polling area to maintain order, prevent vote buying and forestall any form of violence capable of disrupting the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, E…

…agreements with those whose demands were legitimate, and identifying those who used violence in an attempt to destabilize Bolivia, we made the decision to declare a state of emergency across the entire national territory,” Paz said in a televised speech. COB launched the protest movement in early May to reject US-backe…