The resurgence of violence
By NICK DAZANG SHORTLY after the conduct of the 2023 general elections, Nigeria witnessed a resurgence of violence. This violence, unmitigated by the Federal Government, appears, for now, to be concentrated in the geopolitical North-Central and its adjoining states. The worst-hit states are Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Plateau. Certain methods govern this orgy of […]
Edo 2020: Stakeholders decry rising incidence of violence
Ploy to subvert will of voters at guber poll Condemn attack on Obaseki’s convoy, failed takeover of Assembly, others Insist Edo voters not timid, will protect their votes A coalition of Edo professionals under the aegis of Unuedo Renaissance has expressed worry over the alarming rise in the incidence of violence ahead of the September […]
Violence may mar Edo election if… — Amnesty Int’l
…CSOs protest, petition British High Commissioner over violence …Akoko-Edo monarchs sue for peaceful poll …APC petitions CP over mission of officers in Okpella …Policemen in Okpella, Agenebode, Akoko-Edo doing their job – Osagie …We didn’t deploy any personnel—Police …As Edo Govt denies claim of planned attack By Gabriel Enogholase, Omeiza Ajayi & Ozioruva Aliu with […]
VIOLENCE: NMA President apologises to Nigerians over conduct of Enugu doctors
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Prof Innocent Ujah has apologised to Nigerians over the reported clashes of violence during the Enugu State branch of the NMA election that held last week.
Edo 2020: PFN tasks Buhari on violence, electoral reforms
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AS the drumbeat for Edo and Ondo governorship election beckons and continued violent attacks in parts of Nigeria, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure peaceful election in Edo state, do more than the government is currently doing to ensure safety of […]
‘It’s time for FG to ratify ILO Convention against workplace violence’
By Victor Young The Nigeria chapter of International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network, ILAW, has joined organised labour in Nigeria to implore the Federal Government to ratify the International Labour Organisation, ILO, convention against violence and harassment at workplaces. Recall that one of the landmarks of the centenary celebration of ILO in June 2019 was the […]
