violence

December 16, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Is Nigeria really one nation?

by Femi Fani-Kayode I love this country with every fibre of my being. For three generations before me, my forefathers, including my great-grandfather, my grandfather and my father, have made solid and notable contributions to the development of this country in both the private and public sectors. My great grandfather, Rev. Emmanuel Adebiyi Kayode, studied... Read More

Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, history, nigeria, opinion, Religion, Unity, violence

November 24, 2016

Man arraigned for stabbing neighbour’s manhood

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Obed Fwoms, for allegedly stabbing his neighbour with a knife on his manhood. Fwoms, who is a resident of Awori in Dopemu, Agege, Ikeja, is charged for wounding and similar acts. The prosecutor, Insp Nwosu George, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov.... Read More

crime, Emeka Ofoke, knife, Magistrate M.O Osinbajo, Obed Fwoms, violence

November 23, 2016

Justin Beiber punches fan in Barcelona (WATCH)

Justin Bieber has left a fan with a bloodied lip after he punched him in the face as he arrived Barcelona for a concert, Daily Mail reports. The fan was hit through the open window of the car when he tried to make contact with the Canadian-born singer. Bieber who was chauffeur-driven to the city’s Palau... Read More

barcelona, celebrity, entertainment, European tour, fan, Justin Bieber, violence

November 18, 2016

We will ensure violence-free polls in Ondo – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has assured Nigerians that the governorship election in Ondo State, slated for November 26 will be violence free. Idris made the assurance on Thursday when he spoke at a programme titled, ‘Security Threat Assessment for the governorship election in Ondo State’ organised by the Cleen Foundation in Akure, the... Read More

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Ibrahim Idris, Inspector General of Police, Ondo election, violence

November 16, 2016

Untold Facts: ‘Violence against gay people is still a breach of human rights’ (WATCH)

On the fifth episode of Untold Facts airing today, the host of the monthly series, Moses Omoghena will be engaging guests on the topic ‘violence against gay men and women, since when did violence become a result to anything’? Untold Facts is a discussion series that focuses on sexual health and rights in Nigeria, it... Read More

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gay, law, sexual orientation, sexual rights, Untold Facts, violence

October 27, 2016

The Thread: Fulani herdsmen| It is a travesty that any group apart from government has the will and means to violence in society

Tunde Leye, blogger and author of Guardians of the Seal, is deliberating on the spate of violence being carried out by random groups in Nigeria, one of which is the Fulani herdsmen. Do see below: As the reports of exchanges between Afenifere and Miyetti continues as well as of the massing of herdsmen in Agu, Enugu,... Read More

Fulani herdsmen, Godogodo, Kenyan Mafia, Muniki, nigeria, violence

October 24, 2016

Orekoya Ola: Why must a culture of peace be built with violent communication?

by Orekoya Ola The word ‘peace’, has been over used by different people, from the educated elites to the politicians, rich, impoverished, religious sect amongst other institutions that make up the society. But many a times, the word having lost its power and substance have been reduced to flimsy facade of an impractical nature, and... Read More

Nigerian Voices

communication, peace, Religious groups, violence, war

October 7, 2016

It’s today! The Future Project and YNaija present Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories

The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories. This is a gathering of engaged citizens with interest in solving the challenges faced by people living in the peace-challenged North-East area of Nigeria. It affords you an opportunity to... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

adamawa, boko haram, Borno, citizenship, Eromo Egbejule, Ford Foundation, IDP, Magazine, nigeria, north-east, sticky, terrorism, violence, we survived boko haram, yobe

October 3, 2016

Amaechi to blame for insecurity in Rivers – Wike

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has blamed his predecessor Rotimi Amaechi for the insecurity in the state. Wike made the claim on Sunday at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church, Amadi-Ama in Okrika local government area of the state, during a thanksgiving service in honour of Ma. Patience Tam-George. The 85-year-old Ma Tam-George, who is mother of the... Read More

Hon. Kenneth Kobani, Kidnapping, Nyesom Wike, Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi, Senibo Chris Finebone, violence

September 21, 2016

Violence in Niger Delta sponsored by oil firms – Freedom group

Iduwini Volunteer Force, a freedom fighting group has alleged that the violence in the Niger Delta were being sponsored by major oil firms in the region. The group made the allegations in a statement signed by its coordinator, Johnson Biboye and sent to the Federal Government through the National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen. Babagana Mongunu (retd.). He said... Read More

Iduwini Volunteer Force, Indigenous contractors, Niger Delta, Oil firms, violence

September 17, 2016

#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden

“Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its success.” – Ahmad Alhendawi In Africa, the Golden Heart Foundation is not sitting back. We are eager to see African youth developed, empowered and mobilized... Read More

abuse, africa, development, Golden Heart, leaders, National Youth Summit. Nigeria, violence

September 12, 2016

It is our intention to right the wrongs of the past – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said he dreams of a new Nigeria where the North will be separated from the South. In a speech made available to pressmen, Fani Kayode said he was always pained whenever there are news of southern Christians killed in North. He also said, “If Nigeria were ever to break... Read More

Christians, Femi Fani-Kayode, north, Nwe Migeria, separation, violence

September 9, 2016

Niger Delta crisis can’t be resolved with violence – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Friday said the crisis in the Niger Delta cannot be resolved with violence, stating that all aggrieved persons should embrace peace. Mohammed said this at the screening of the action thriller movie ‘Oloibiri’ in Abuja. He said in violent situations, ”There are really are no victors, for... Read More

Federal Government, Niger Delta, Niger Delta crisis, Oloibiri, violence

September 7, 2016

War or election? 25,000 policemen, 550 patrol vehicles deployed for Edo guber

The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday said it has deployed 25,000 police personnel, helicopters, gunboats and 550 patrol vehicles to Edo State for the governorship election on Saturday. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don A. Awunah, the police said it has deployed a deputy Inspector General of Police, assisted by an... Read More

25000 personnel, Edo election, helicopters, Nigeria police, patrol vehicles, violence

Jibrin

August 29, 2016

Ogor, a known bully, has spent 13 wasteful years in NASS – Jibrin

Outspoken former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has called the minority leader, Leo Ogor “a master of corruption”. Jibrin made the remark on Monday in a series of tweets where he also alleged that Ogor has been a bully in the lower chamber for his “13 wasteful years”. See... Read More

Abdulmumin Jibrin, bully, House of Reps, Leo Ogor, Politics, violence

August 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: What caused Zamfara killings | Sanusi has a stern warning to Buhari | Columbia to end 52-year old war | More

From the papers- a tracklist #Immigration2000: Comptroller General says disengaged officers must undergo screening- YNaija Nigeria lost N51.28billion to oil vandalism in 2015- YNaija Sanusi warns Buhari that his government might end up like Jonathan’s- Premium Times Governor Ayade’s brother apprehended by the EFCC over N2.7billion fraud- YNaija CBN allows UBA back into the forex... Read More

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Ayade, Buhari, Delta, islam, jonathan goodluck, killings, nigeria, Religion, sanusi, violence, yari, Zamfara

August 23, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: 8 people killed for blasphemy in Zamfara | ‘Buhari’ dog owner is now in prison | 1,500 drunk Americans wash up in Canada | More

From the papers- a tracklist 8 people killed in Zamfara for blasphemy against Islam- YNaija Good news as no reported fatality in Kano University building collapse- YNaija Lagos prophet chains 28 sick people in his apartment- Punch Terrorist group, Boko Haram strike in Borno, rapes women- YNaija The man who named his dog Buhari is... Read More

Buhari, dog owner, Ezekwesili, fatal, islam, kano, nigeria, noko haram, police, Religion, violence, Zamfara

August 22, 2016

Opinion: The oppresive and illegal treatment of the ‘Buhari’ dog owner

by Inibehe Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has rearrested a 41-year-old trader who named his pet dog “Buhari”, Mr. Joe Chinakwe and will arraign him before the Sango Magistrate Court in Ogun State on Monday. It is likely that the powers that be in Abuja have instructed the police to deal with the... Read More

animal, Buhari, court, dog, force, impunity, legal, police, violence

August 19, 2016

Borno trains 1,000 IDPs how to defend themselves against rapists

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Friday said training of about 1, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on self defence against rape has commenced. This was stated by the Chairman of the agency, Satomi Ahmed in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri. Ahmed said the training was necessary as IDPs would soon be taken... Read More

Borno State Emergency Management Agency, IDPs, Internally Displaced Persons, rape, self defence training, violence

5,000 OPC members ready to turn into snakes, lions to fight militants in Ogun

When over 5,000 members of the Reformed Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) stormed the Imushin community in Ogun state in several buses and cars they probably did not expect to be chased away by the traditional ruler. But they did get chased away- howbeit quite tactfully. According to Punch, the OPC members arrived the community in... Read More

charms, ehtnic, Militants, nigeria, oodua, OPC, violence, Yoruba

Opinion: The world should intervene in gender-based violence, human rights violation in Libya

by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi Migrating from their home countries to another in search for a better “economic pasture” has been an intrinsic gesture in many African countries, due to huge infrastructural deficit, instability in government, slowing economy, increased youth unemployment and sometimes violence, many Africans are forced to leave their countries in search of a “greener... Read More

gender based, human rights, migrants, opinion, violence, world view

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is responsible for the security of Nigerians?

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Following the gruesome murder of Preacher Eunice Olawale by Muslim youths in Kubwa, Abuja over a week ago, the question agitating the minds of majority of Nigerians is: Who is responsible for protecting Nigerians? Law and order including human rights, safety and security and democracy form the protective fire wall for citizens... Read More

Bridget, Buhari, herdsmen, Insecurity, Murder, opinion, Religion, security, violence

Priest, 2 others dead in hostage situation in France (WATCH)

A hostage situation in Normandy region of France on Tuesday, turned sour after two men armed with knives killed a priest before being shot dead by the police according to the French police. Two armed men had reportedly taken 5 hostages in a church even as the motive behind such dastardly act is still unclear.... Read More

France, French, gun control, hostage, international, safety, security, terrorism, violence

Man kills pregnant woman with scissors over an argument

A man in Kogi state, Hussain Zubairu has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing his pregnant neighbor to death over an argument. The suspect lived in the Idogido community of Okene Local Government Area of the state and was said to have stabbed his victim in the stomach with a pair of scissors.... Read More

christian, death, Kogi, metro, Muslim, police, Religion, violence, zubairu

Does the government have the solution to this murderous herdsmen menace?

Over the weekend, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Gwari village in Niger state leaving at least 4 people dead and several others injured. On Monday, according to reports by Channels TV, over 81 villagers had been killed by suspected herdsmen in Benue state in the past one week. This is in a shadow of the infamous... Read More

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Mark Amaza: Fulani herdsmen – FG needs to swing into action (Y! Politico)

by Mark Amaza I feel like I am beginning to sound like a broken record: almost every time there is an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen, we rant and vituperate, churn out tweets and angry articles, maybe organize a protest or two, and then the storm goes quiet. A few months ago, the whole of... Read More

Fulani herdsmen, Mark Amaza, opinion, politico, violence, ynaija

14-year-old girl raped by uncle 4 times a week for 3 years

A 14-year-old girl has revealed to the police the ‘unholy help’ her mother’s brother aged 27 years, has been giving her since bringing her from the village to Lagos since 2013. The girl said she was promised quality education by her uncle, Chigozie Bright if she followed him to Lagos- an ordinarily exciting prospect. Little... Read More

Aguda, Apapa, consensual, defiled, molestation, rape, surulere, violence

Opinion: Remembering the fallen, 17 years after

by Samuel Olufeso Exactly 17 years ago, gyration turned bloody as innocent students scampered for safety. As hatchet-wielding guys and gun-flaunting elements invaded the scene of the gyration, the aftermath resulted to six deaths and many left injured. It was a tragic event! However, the marauding beasts who orchestrated this facinorous operation against humanity are... Read More

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‘Avengers fighting for selfish reasons’ – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, said militant group, Niger Delta Avengers isn’t fighting for the freedom of the Niger Delta but is rather agitating for selfish interests. The Vice President noted this while delivering a lecture at the Second Foundation’s Day Lecture of the Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State. His lecture was titled: ‘ The Future:... Read More

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economy, NDA, nigeria, Oil, Osinbajo, vice president, violence

BREAKING: 6 dead in suicide attack on Borno mosque

The Nigerian Army has reported 2 suicide bomb attacks in Damboa, Borno state at about 5:15a.m on Friday. According to a statement released by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the first suicide bomber could not gain entry into the mosque targeted for destruction. He said, “The first suicide bomber targeted... Read More

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