With the increase of domestic violence against women and the girl child, stakeholders are calling on the lawmakers to amend the Marriage Act. writes Peter Fowoyo Section 18 of the Marriage Act 1955 under the heading: “Consent to marriage of minors” provides that: ‘If either party to an intended marriage, not being a widower or […]
Two suspected militants who took part in the kidnapping and killing of a British optician, Dr Ian Squire, in Burutu area of Delta State, have been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, while another member of the gang was killed during an exchange of gunfire which occurred […]
.Nairobi’s All Share Index drop by 5.5 percent …Odinga seeks new election in 90days Myke Uzendu, Oluchi Okoroafor, Abuja An uneasy calm prevailed in Kenya’s capital Nairobi since the rerun elections, as economic activities have nose-dived in the country. Local media has continued to report protracted battles between security forces and supporters of the main […]
An unconfirmed number of fatalities has been recorded following an overnight clash and gun-battle between armed youths suspected to be Eiye and Aiye cultists. The incident occurred around Night Market, Imota in Ikorodu LGA. More to follow
Youths at Igbotako in the Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state have been admonished to shun violence and other delinquencies capable of leading them into any forms of criminality. Gbenga Adeyanju, the Commissioner for Police in the state gave the advice on Thursday at a one day Security Summit put together by the Igbotako […]
Thugs clashed with supporters of a former governor of Jigawa State and Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential aspirant in the 2019 election, Sule Lamido, clashed on Wednesday in Kaduna. There was no death, but scores of people sustained varying degrees of injury, including one of Lamido’s supporters, who had his hand cut off by the armed […]
No fewer than 900 residents of Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, who fled after the 2015 governorship election violence in the state have returned home. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the displaced persons returned to the community on Monday in more than 10 passenger-boats to the […]
Several casualties were recorded and properties destroyed following an overnight clash and fracas between rival youth gangs at Isale-Osi area of Ibadan, in Oyo state. Following the clash, there is an unusual presence of heavily armed security personnel with armoured vehicles presently on patrol and stationed at Gidarami and Born-Photo communities areas. More to follow
Ajibade Alabi An appeal to the police from Chief Oluwaremilekun Aina Shobote , the Alase of Oke Eletu under Ijede Local Government, Ikorodu, Lagos has gone out over the continued harassment of some people who claimed they are the authentic owner of a certain portion of land in Ijede area of Ikorodu which has led […]
There is ongoing violence between Lagos state special task forces on environment and youths /residents at Temple road and Adura bus-stop by powerline in Alagbado community area. Sporadic gunshots have also been recorded while tractors and caterpillars are currently demolishing houses,buildings in the area. More to follow
U.N. aid agencies are struggling to meet the needs of refugees in eastern Cameroon as multitudes flee the renewed violence in neighboring Central African Republic. The population of the Gado refugee camp has exploded from just 1,000 refugees in January to 25,000 today. Agency reports stated that ,scores of children are being attended to by […]
There is uneasy calm in Oghoghobi community, Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo state following violent protests by youths who set the palace of the Enogie ablaze. More to follow
Hoodlums believed to be loyal to the immediate past chairman of the party, Tiwei Orunimigha, stormed the venue of the inauguration of the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa state, Joseph Fafi, shooting sporadically to disperse the crowd. One person was killed. Orunimigha, the immediate past chairman, was expelled for alleged anti-party […]
Reports of ongoing gunfire exchanges between rival youth gangs suspected to be political thugs currently along Isaac Boro Expressway by Okaka Estate, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. More to follow
A gun battle is currently ongoing between rival youth gangs at White sand area in Orile, Lagos. Sporadic gunshots have been recorded. More to follow.
Alert: Ongoing unrest around Alaba-suru market area, in Lagos. Sporadic gunfire also recorded. More to follow
At least 10 people have been killed and several houses burnt in fresh violence that erupted, yesterday, in Taraba State, witnesses say. However, police said six people died in the clashes between the Fulani and Mummuye ethnic groups in Lau Local Government Area of the state. Since last Friday, there have been pockets of violence […]
Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has faulted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on reasons for the renewed electoral violence in the country, saying; “Violence returned to our electoral process because of INEC partisanship and manipulation of the electoral process in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” […]
Violent computer games have long been popular with teenagers, and with the improvement in technology, many violent games have become more realistic. Excessive violent gaming can become a serious problem because teenagers can develop antisocial behavior and become disconnected from reality. Addiction Teenagers who frequently play violent video games are more likely to become withdrawn. […]
The Senate on Tuesday passed Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba. The bill seeks to prohibit female circumcision or genital mutilation, forceful ejection from home and harmful widowhood practices. The bill also prohibits abandonment of spouse, children and other dependents without sustenance, battery and harmful traditional practices. […]