Violence

Kogi govt. pledges to curb violence against children

The Kogi government has pledged to stop violence against children through a multi-sectoral approach.…

Toddler abandoned in uncompleted building rescued after days without food, water

A two-year-old child has been saved from the hands of death by the Gender-Based…

Man breaks wife’s skull with pestle, flees

A Nigerian man simply identified as Emeka reportedly fled after he viciously hit his…

Ondo gov’s wife seeks concerted efforts to end violence against women, girl-child

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called for concerted efforts among…

Violence against girls, women prevalent in Nigeria –UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund said on Wednesday that violence against girls and women…

15 wounded in renewed kingship tussle in Delta’s Uzere community

No fewer than 15 people were left wounded in renewed hostilities by supporters of…

Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria hit 60,000 as new 8,000 enter Taraba, Cross River – UN

No fewer than 8,000 Cameroonian refugees fled to Taraba and Cross Rivers states over…

I have forgiven Amosun, loyalists over violence during Buhari’s visit to Abeokuta, says Abiodun

Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun said he has forgiven his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun…

Guard remanded for defiling five-year-old girl in church

A 23-year-old security guard, Saviour Udoh, has been remanded at a Custodial Facility by…

Ogbomoso Council Crisis: One shot dead

Barely 24hours after the Oyo State Police Command warned the feuding parties in the…

I was violently attacked, raped by our family driver, woman tells court

A young woman, 23-year-old, on Tuesday, told the Ikeja Special Offences Court that she…

PDP blames APC for escalating violence, insecurity

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for…

14 detained as clashes erupt in Hong Kong mall bordering mainland

According to the RTHK, a government-backed radio broadcasting service, there was an engage in…

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,500 personnel to strategic locations in Lagos

The Commandant of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC) in Lagos, Mr Cyprian…

Filmmaker says rape without violence should be legalized, wants women to always cooperate

Rape without violence should be legalised and women should co-operate if being raped, says…