…security agencies were weakening criminal networks and encouraging fighters to renounce violence. The South-East has witnessed persistent insecurity in recent years, including attacks on security personnel, government facilities and civilians by armed groups. In response, the military launched Operation UDO KA to disma…

…every form of social vice, including cultism, kidnapping, drug abuse, internet fraud, violence and all activities that can undermine your God-given potential. “Instead, devote yourselves to education, vocational skills, entrepreneurship, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Build strong character, respect your par…

…campaign finance, exclusion from party structures, cultural stereotypes and electoral violence as some of the barriers limiting women’s participation in elective politics. The LEAD Fellowship is an 18-month programme designed to train 1,000 student leaders drawn from 10 tertiary institutions in ethical leadership, publ…

…revealed that a misunderstanding between two 20-year-old youths degenerated into violence, during which one of them allegedly st@bbed the other with a sharp metal object (Danbuda) on his chest. "The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed d3ad by a medical doctor while r…

…August. "Marriage is not a do or die affair and please there was nothing like physical violence." She then released a video showing her backing her baby outside her house with her luggage at her feet. She said in the video that she would be returning to her father's house on August 2nd.She added in the caption: "I trie…

…mercy. I don’t know where they are getting their facts from.” IGP must assure voters of violence-free election Indeed, the Imole Campaign Council has urged the Inspector General of Police to address the people of the state on a violence-free election, accusing the Police Command of gross harassment, abuse of human righ…

…were dead and one family's world had collapsed. Five siblings were killed in the violence, leaving one critically injured child as the only surviving link to a family that, just hours earlier, had gone to bed expecting another ordinary Monday, GODWIN ISENYO reports The first light of dawn on Monday revealed a village s…

…for applicants whose partners have died or whose relationships ended due to domestic violence.EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals are directed to apply for settled status through the EU Settlement Scheme rather than the standard ILR process.The government also noted that some Commonwealth citizens may be eligible for British…

…and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), following investigations by the Bekwai Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU). According to the prosecution, the offence occurred in December 2024 at Afoako, near Bekwai, where the convict unlawfully had sexual intercourse with the 13-year-old victim, who is his stepda…

…Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has raised concerns over alleged political violence and intimidation ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council urged security agencies to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and credibl…

…coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, as well as persistent insurgency and jihadist violence in the Sahel.Although Guinea-Bissau has largely avoided the scale of violence experienced in parts of the region, ECOWAS maintains a stabilisation mission in the country to support constitutional order and deter potential secu…

…from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence against Christians in the Middle Belt regionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterins…

…between elected officials and constituents, and sustained efforts to curb political violence and thuggery. The event also featured discussions on the political future of Ogun State, with organisers expressing support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress govern…

…and ensure a peaceful electoral process. He expressed concern over alleged acts of violence and voter intimidation ahead of the election and urged security agencies to act professionally. “We must defend democracy. If we truly want to practise democracy, then we must practise it the right way. “It is not that we are af…

…in Ohimini Local Government Area. Olofu urges relocation of security HQ to Otukpo after violence. Photo >The campaign council of the ADC Benue South Senatorial District candidate added that homes were burnt down and farmlands destroyed in the attacks.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng o…

…United Nations wants an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, citing increasing violence and civilian casualties across the Middle East. The global body pointed to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, operations in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, as well as the United States and Iran’s military actions. The Office f…

…State and other parts of the country. Despite renewed peace efforts by stakeholders, violence has continued to plague Plateau State. In March, the Youth Initiative Against Violence and Rights Abuse brought together farmers and herders to sign a peace pact aimed at fostering lasting coexistence in their communities. How…

…on individual circumstances. 5. Indefinite leave to remain on the grounds of domestic violence or abuse, for applicants whose relationship broke down because of such treatment. 6. Indefinite leave to remain through long residence, for example, for those who have lived in the UK for at least 10 years.What indefinite lea…

…attention from local human rights activists and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). The family dispute has escalated into a legal matter, following public intervention by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who first brought Tosin's plight to light. Subsequently, the Lagos State Police Com…

…pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, severe fetal abnormalities, intimate partner violence, life-threatening medical complications and economic hardship. Some continue those pregnancies. Others seek abortions – often in unsafe conditions. Too many suffer in silence because they fear judgment long before they seek h…

…the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, describing the forthcoming election as a critical test ahead of the 2027 general elections, Vanguard reports. He said…

…The Kwara NSCDC State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed, condemned all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation of children, describing such acts as unacceptable and a grave violation of the rights and dignity of minors. The Commandant reaffirmed the Corps' unwavering commitment to protecting children and othe…

…Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing, warning residents against jungle justice and violence driven by superstition. He assured the public that the command remained committed to ensuring justice for the victim and bringing all those involved in the crime to justice. The command also urged residents to remain calm,…

…Joash Amupitan, has vowed that the commission will do everything possible to ensure a violence-free governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, declaring that “the blood of any Osun citizen is not worth shedding” for political office. Prof. Amupitan stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoj…

…to stop the flow of illegal weapons driving terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence across the country.Nigeria's Federal Government destroyed 2,819 illicit and decommissioned small arms in Abuja. Photo burnt and smeltedNCCSALW Director-General, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Kokumo, sa…