…15 governorship election as proof that similar pacts have failed to prevent political violence in the past. Sowore made the claim while fielding questions from our correspondent when he spoke to journalists on the sidelines of the National Peace Accord signing ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee, chaired…

…"8. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO SAID ALL IS FAIR IN POLITICS..(BALLOT SNATCHING, VIOLENCE,CORRUPTION, RIGGING,INTIMIDATION,MISUSE OF INSTITUTIONS ETC.) "9. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO TOOK LOAN MORE THAN ANY OTHER PRESIDENT IN OUR HISTORY AND NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT. "10. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT…

…for promoting fact-based public discourse and rejecting narratives designed to incite violence or undermine confidence in democratic institutions,” he said. Speaking, former Governor of Zamfara State, AbdulAziz Yari, warned politicians against using insecurity as a tool to win the hearts of citizens. Yari said the figh…

…of Police, Tunde Disu, has declared a nationwide crackdown on jungle justice and mob violence, warning that anyone involved in assaulting or k!lling a suspected criminal outside the law will face criminal prosecution. The IGP gave this directive in a video message on social media. According to the IGP, the directive be…

…to minors, such as restrictions when dealing with content related to self-harm, violence, eating disorders and graphic sexuality. The program also offers more frequent break reminders, blackout “quiet hours” and Study Mode, which responds to users with guiding questions instead of popping out direct answers “to help te…

…Political Thought have called for a thorough investigation into allegations of inciting violence against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, following statements reportedly made during the build-up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisations also commended the people of Osun State for their r…

…across the country, including killings, kidnappings, banditry, terrorism and communal violence. The National Human Rights Commission said its Human Rights Observatory documented 651 kidnapping incidents and 492 killings between January and March 2026, with the North-Central, North-West and North-East among the worst af…

…of some of the affected residences across Ikire and Ikoyi following reports of political violence and vandalism. In a statement on X on Monday, he said the inspection covered the residence of Ambali Kondo in Ikoyi, as well as the homes of Owodunni Abiodun, popularly known as Wocco, and Taofeeq Ajagun, also known as Ult…

…the coronation anniversary of his father, the late Ogiame Atuwatse II, degenerated into violence in the early 1990s. “It led to violence and devastation from which, three decades later, Warri has yet to fully recover,” he said, attributing the crisis to pride and what he called “negative and destructive energies.” He n…

A senseless act of violence - Man mourns his little sister k!lled by suspected herdsmen in fresh Benue attack A bereaved man, Amise Friday Johnson has mourned his young sister who was k!lled by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State. LIB reported that suspected armed attackers have reportedly k!lled several people and…

…country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group, along with criminal gangs and armed separatists. AFP

…The party alleged that the heavy security deployment, coupled with what it described as violence, arrests and intimidation, failed to discourage voters and instead strengthened their determination to participate. It said the result demonstrated that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box,…

…in an environment shaped by the attack on PVC collection centres, politically linked violence, contestation over motor parks, and weeks of inflammatory rhetoric, conditions that Yiaga Africa warned could suppress voter participation. “Despite this tension, voters came out regardless. The turnout of 43% achieved under t…

…matter was successfully brought to court. He noted that it sends a strong message that violence against children will not be tolerated. "The sentence also provides a measure of justice to the bereaved family and reinforces the SAPS' commitment to protecting vulnerable children," the statement read "The SAPS remains co…

…Practices Commission, ICPC, were on Sunday asked to investigate alleged vote-buying, violence and other electoral offences in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The request is contained in a petition dated August 15, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Director of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project…

…on Sunday in Abuja. However, the party expressed concern over several reported cases of violence and abuses, including attacks on journalists and vote-buying, which it said signalled dangers for the major elections coming up in 2027. “There were reported incidents of violence and electoral malpractices by some politica…

…should be contests based on ideas, competence, character and service rather than violence. He also called on Nigerians to remain informed and actively participate in the 2027 elections, saying citizens could use their votes to demand better governance. Meanwhile, Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpo…

…courage by voting for their preferred candidate despite what he described as violence and the deployment of federal institutions and powers in an attempt to suppress and subvert their will. Makinde said the election had exposed the limits of political power when confronted by a determined electorate, stressing that the…

…characterised by accusations between the ruling Accord Party and the APC over political violence, security and the conduct of the poll. In the weeks leading to the election, Adeleke had appealed to Tinubu to intervene over alleged killings and what he described as political repression in the state. The APC, however, re…

…centre said voting proceeded peacefully in many parts of the state but noted reports of violence in Ejigbo and Modakeke. It said suspected thugs allegedly disrupted voting at Ward 4, Polling Unit 13, in Ejigbo, where the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, cast his ballot. The organisatio…

…Related Offences Commission to investigate alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral offences linked to the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The call came shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner of S…

…election witnessed a remarkable turnout of voters despite the pockets of pre-election violence and threats by gladiators of the two major parties: Accord and All Progressives Congress (APC). The electoral contest, which was largely between Accord party’s candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke and APC’s candidate, Asiwaju M…

…results through appropriate legal and administrative mechanisms rather than resorting to violence or disrupting the process. The Situation Room said it would continue to monitor developments as the collation of results progresses. The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room is a coalition of civil society organisations wo…

…in Ejigbo Voting has been disrupted in Ejigbo, Osun State, following an outbreak of violence at a polling area during the ongoing governorship election. Video footage shared online by Channels TV shows voters, residents and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fleeing the area as tension es…

…Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into reported killings and violence tied to the election processPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politic…