Politics
Osun Election: Group petitions I-G over rising political violence
By Monday Ijeh A group, the World Institute for Peace, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, over the rising political…
Tag: Violence
Health
FG seeks action against sexual violence
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government has called for a whole-of-society approach to ending conflict-related sexual violence, urging stakeholders to strengthen prevention, protection and…
Defence/Security
IPCR, SFCG urge action to save democracy from conflict drivers
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) have called for efforts to address conflict drivers threatening democracy.
Health
CMDs raise alarm over rising violence against healthcare workers
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases…
Health
Judge urges end to practices fuelling violence against women
By Folasade Akpan A Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Angela Otaluka, has called for abolishing cultural and societal practices…
Solutions Journalism
Traditional authorities’ solution to violence against women in Kaduna
By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At 12 midnight, Saude Tanimu (not real name), was resting on her bed, half asleep waiting…
Defence/Security
FG, foundation move to empower women affected by violence
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and the Connect Network Foundation, have unveiled the Safe Zone Project, a strategic initiative aimed at protecting and empowering women affected by insecurity in Nigeria.
Judiciary
Land disputes, domestic violence top Nigeria’s justice list
By Ebere Agozie Mrs Ijeoma Nwafor, the Country Representative of the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HIIL) says land disputes and domestic violence…