756 cases in 7 months: Experts seek tougher actions against Nigeria’s sexual violence
Despite existing laws, awareness campaigns and interventions by government and non-governmental organisations, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remains a major concern in Nigeria, with 756 cases recorded by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) between January and July 2026.
Breaking: Akwa Ibom former gov storms Essien Udim collation centre
The former governor of Alwa Ibom on Saturday night stormed Essien Udim Local Government Area collation centre.
Guber Polls: PDP decries killings, violence, militarization of exercise
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned what it described as the heavy militarization, violence and killing of innocent Nigerians in Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly Elections.
Election: President Buhari delivers unit to APC Candidates
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday delivered his polling unit 003, Kofar Baru III (A and B) Daura, Katsina State, to the All Progressives Congress (NAN) governorship candidate for the state, Aminu Masari, with 370 votes.
Breaking: 2 security personnel killed, 20 INEC staffs abducted in Katsina
Two security personnel on election duties for the governorship and state house of assembly elections in Katsina State have been reportedly killed.
Election observer shot dead in Enugu – police
A local election observer was killed by stray bullet on Saturday in southeast Nigeria’s Enugu state, police said.
