…responsible for the shooting. Meanwhile, claims linking Taoreed to alleged thuggery and political violence during the 2026 Osun State governorship electioneering could not be independently verified. The police had not announced any arrest in connection with the incident as of the time of filing this report. The post Tw…

…venue shortly before her arrival. She warned that unless what she described as growing political violence was stopped, she and her political associates would seek the attention of the international community. “This is not the first time they are making attempts at my life,” she alleged, recalling an incident during the…

…violence during the political season, warning that young people often become victims of political violence. He also advised officials of the correctional facility to keep confidential information, particularly details about inmates scheduled for release, from being disclosed prematurely in order to prevent unnecessary…

…if the Federal Government was perceived to have failed to intervene in the alleged political violence. According to him, what began largely as opposition to the administration of Governor Peter Mbah was gradually assuming a wider dimension, with some opposition politicians, traditional rulers and other citizens questio…

…were brought to justice, while extending condolences to the families of victims of political violence. While congratulating Governor Adeleke and joining Osun State in commemorating its 35th anniversary, Oyebamiji urged the governor to fulfil his constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of residen…

…bitter 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…

…>Abdullahi argued that signing the accord had become little more than a ritual, with political violence continuing unabated despite repeated commitments across multiple election cycles.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Vanguard, he made this known on Friday,…

…State Police Command on Thursday warned politicians and other individuals sponsoring political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections that they would be identified, investigated and arrested, regardless of their political affiliation. The command also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be recruited a…

…the architects of your own destiny. Do not allow anyone to use you as cannon fodder for political violence. Do not allow the allure of big money from cybercrime to destroy your future.” Also speaking, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Muhammad Ahmadu, urged youths to become responsible role…

…August 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,…

…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…

…campaign 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, ho…

…violence. He lamented what he described as the “alarming rate” of voter inducement and political violence, condemning the development as the weaponisation of poverty and the monetisation of politics. Itodo warned that attempts to undermine electoral institutions and create an atmosphere of intimidation could affect the…

…political speech that threatens lives. Nigeria has suffered too much from the culture of political violence. “Operation Wetie” should teach everyone a lesson. The violence that engulfed the Western Region in the First Republic demonstrated how political passions, once unleashed, can become difficult to contain. A fire…

…last week took to the streets of Ilesa to protest against what they described as political violence and intimidation ahead of the election. The protest attracted APC leaders from Ijesa land, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who addressed the demonstrators and condemned the reported attacks on party members. However…

…supporting 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,…

…communication 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 C…

…their energy into selling their manifestoes to the electorate rather than engaging in political violence. We are fully prepared to participate in 2027 general elections – Imo APP chair, Njesi

…immediately to avoid worsening the already delicate security situation following recent political violence in the state.” Meanwhile, the Osun State Police Command, through its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incidents, saying two suspects had been arrested in connection with one of t…

…what happened in the First and Second Republics, we should be able to remember the political violence that trailed the 2011 presidential election, which according to Human Rights Watch, claimed over 800 lives in Northern Nigeria, including innocent youth corps members. We are not in any way trying to engage in scare mo…

…shown that unchecked misinformation and hate speech contribute to voter suppression, political violence and declining public confidence in democratic institutions. The participants stressed that collaboration among journalists, fact-checkers, civil society organisations, technology platforms and electoral stakeholders…

…the tragedy must not become another unresolved chapter in the state's growing history of political violence. "This is the time for justice. This is the time for accountability. This is the time to demonstrate that nobody is above the law. Let peace prevail. Let justice be done," Adeyemi concluded.