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Violence
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Osun Governorship Candidate Calls for Crackdown on Election Violence
Zenith Labour Party candidate Olufemi Adesuyi is calling on security forces to hold political violence perpetrators accountable ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election.
Armed assailants target farmers in Plateau state, leaving one dead
A female farmer was killed and another injured after armed gunmen opened fire on them in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday.
Intersociety Report Links Jihadist Violence to Over 3,550 Deaths in Nigeria
A report from the Intersociety rights group claims that jihadist violence in Nigeria resulted in 3,550 deaths and 3,950 abductions during the first half of 2026.
48 Die in Communal Violence in Niger State, Nigeria
A security report confirms 48 people were killed in Niger state, Nigeria, following a violent cycle of retaliatory attacks between herders and farmers.
Ten Dead and Fifteen Wounded Following Benue Community Raid
Armed assailants killed 10 people and wounded over 15 others during a midnight raid on Sai community in Benue State, prompting a swift response from Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Man dies following suspected gang assault in Kano
A resident of Kano, Umar Halilu Babatuwa, has died following a brutal attack by a suspected gang near the Dan Agundi and Nassarawa areas.
Two Killed in Separate Violent Attacks in Plateau State
A community leader and a local woman were killed in separate attacks in Plateau State, prompting calls for increased security.
Rev. Dachomo Urges Trump to Halt Targeted Violence Against Christians in Plateau
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo has called for U.S. intervention to address what he terms a systematic genocide against Christians in Plateau State, following the murder of 22 villagers in Bokkos.
Suspected Herders Attack Benue Community Leaving One Dead and One Injured
A violent confrontation involving suspected herders in Benue State has resulted in the death of one man and the injury of his brother after a dispute over damaged crops.
Accord Party Calls for Osun Police Commissioner’s Dismissal Over Rising Violence
Citing a lack of accountability for political violence and the killing of its members, the Accord party has demanded the removal of Osun State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan.