…to comply with the Electoral Act in terms of how to conduct rallies. We totally avoid violence. We don’t use thugs. We don’t pay thugs. We don’t buy votes, and we don’t sell votes. We don’t do money politics. We respect the office that we are running for, and we conduct ourselves as if we have already taken the oath of…

…Congress in 2027. Amnesty, in a post on X, described the alleged threat as a call to violence and an attack on freedom of association and the liberty of persons, adding that no public official has the right to make residence in any part of Nigeria conditional on membership of or support for a political party. Shekwolo,…

…from three separate incidents. The charges included allegations involving domestic violence and gun possession.Two of the incidents involved his former girlfriends, while another arrest occurred after police said they found a loaded firearm in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Dex was sentenced to 364 days in jail in…

…Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has condemned the violence in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed two lives. Oyetola called on the police and other security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the killings and other acts of…

…irrespective of their religion, ethnicity or background, stressing that perpetrators of violence must be identified and prosecuted. “The association rejects the killing of Christians, Muslims and members of other faiths and communities and urges security agencies to investigate every attack thoroughly and bring perpetr…

…in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to treat every case of mob violence as homicide. In a video shared on its X handle, the police chief said no Nigerian community, vigilante group or association had the legal authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rum…

…prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska said. He received 37 months for the robbery and an additional 84 months for brandishing a firearm, with the sentences to run consecutively. He will also serve five yea…

…elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that the pursuit of power must remain subordinate to the survival of the republic. That is why the National Peace Accord signed in Abuja on A…

…rather than personalities and warned against the destruction of property and street violence. “You cannot win election by throwing stones. Deal with your political issues on issues. Discuss your political intentions on issues, not personality, not destruction,” he said. He also cautioned youths against allowing themsel…

…urged its members to conduct the mobilisation drive peacefully and to reject violence, misinformation, and divisive messaging as the campaign period draws closer.

…over the weekend after authorities responded to an emergency call reporting severe violence, according to TMZ.The rapper was inside a restaurant in Santa Clarita on Sunday night when deputies arrived at the scene. Several people, including Blueface, were detained while officers investigated the reported emergency.Autho…

…be a planned and agreed upon wrestling spot, turned into a selfish, irresponsible act of violence against Mr. Smith. This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred. In the 17 years of operation of KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, there has never been anything as heinous take place such as this and we ap…

…personnel at the venue reportedly prevented the confrontation from degenerating into violence, while the empowerment programme continued.

…to ensure justice is served. "He further urged members of the public to shun violence and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station." by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 8:41 AM | Share this Story

…the source of my greatest pain - Nigerian woman shares her story of surviving domestic violence A Nigerian woman, Chidindu Elijah, has opened up about the alleged domestic violence she endured in her marriage and the incident that gave her the courage to walk away. The mother of three shared her story in a Facebook pos…

…abducted more than 100, though the figures remain contested. This comes amid continuing violence in Benue, where communities face repeated killings, abductions and the destruction of homes and livelihoods.” Obi said Nigerians were being attacked in their communities despite the country not being officially at war. “Nig…

…and divisive struggle, with hate speech, ethnic profiling, misinformation and political violence threatening to overshadow the issues that matter most to Nigerians. The presidential and National Assembly campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, and would run until January 15, 2027, exactly 24 hours b…

…with newborn inside Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is accused of family violence in Georgia after allegedly smashing the windows of his baby mama's car while their 3-month-old child was inside, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.The alleged incident occurred around 6 a.m. June 3, according to t…

…with husbands who b£at them. By doing this, they mistakenly taught their sons that violence is okay. She also pointed out that many parents believe beating is the only way to correct a child, which teaches children to be violent. According to the actress, it is now up to the new generation to stop these old habits and…

…was conducted peacefully. “We should debate ideas without hatred, compete without violence, and disagree without weakening the bonds that unite us. When Nigerians make their choice, that choice must be respected,” he said. Obi said democratic participation should continue beyond election day, urging citizens to demand…

…evidence behind every promise. “We should debate ideas without hatred, compete without violence, and disagree without weakening the bonds that unite us. When Nigerians make their choice, that choice must be respected. “Democracy does not end on election day. Citizens must continue to demand transparency, accountability…

…National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited the Osun governorship election violence as a key reason for the party's boycottAbdullahi accused the National Peace Committee of failing to hold political actors accountable for inflammatory statements, including those by President TinubuPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…calm. “I want to advise the governor that it’s important for him to talk to his people. Violence against our people is not too good, and he needs to talk to them so that each and every one of us can be on the same page. “Even as of this morning, in my own village, Ikire, some were attacked; about four or five people we…

…residents of the state. He also expressed sympathy to families of victims of electoral violence recorded before the election. “As we celebrate, we also remember the victims of electoral violence before the election. My heartfelt condolences go to their families and loved ones,” he said. The governor prayed for the repo…

…Donald Trump to pay attention to the election, expressing concerns over possible violence and disruption of the electoral process. Meanwhile, days after the election, Wike said Adeleke won because Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair. Wike dismissed claims that the Federal Government manipulated the election. He…