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August 1, 2024 No Responses

Protests: IGP Warns Against Violence

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed his men across the country to “deal decisively” with arsonists and troublemakers as youths stage #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and economic hardship across the Federation starting on Thursday, August 1,...

February 28, 2023 No Responses

INEC Declares Yobe South Senatorial District Election Inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Yobe South Senatorial District election inconclusive. The Returning Officer, Prof. Shettima Saidu of Federal University Gashua, Yobe, made the declaration in Potiskum on Monday. He said the ...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Bishop To Nigerians: Embrace Love, End Killings, Violence

The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas to show love, end violence and killings in the country. Onaga stated this in his Christmas message at his...

October 10, 2021 No Responses

Buhari Vows To Eliminate All Forms Of Violent Crimes

President Muhammadu Buhari has again promised to eliminate all forms of violent crimes across Nigeria. He said in Kaduna on Saturday that the administration will continue to do everything within the ambit of law to stamp out heinous crimes creating...

October 22, 2020 No Responses

#EndSARS: Ghanaian President Condemns Use Of Violence

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has condemned use of violence in the ongoing protest against police brutality in Nigeria. According to the Ghanaian President, violence, “be it on the part of the police or protesters, cannot be the solution” to...

August 21, 2020 No Responses

PDP To Disqualify Perpetrators Of Violence In Akwa Ibom

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Akwa Ibom Chapter, on Thursday said it will not tolerate any act of violence or tension during its ongoing party congresses/primaries in the state. The PDP Chairman for Akwa Ibom, Mr Udo Ekpe...

August 18, 2020 No Responses

CAN Urges Govt To End killings In Southern Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday called on the State and Federal Governments to do more to stop the continuous wastage of lives and property in Kaduna State. The President, CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, who made the call...

August 5, 2020 No Responses

Sule Condemns Killing Of Journalist, Others In Nasarawa State

Governor of Nasarawa State. Abdullahi Sule has condemned the killing of a former treasurer of the State’s Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Mr Benjamin Ekom, by unidentified gunmen. Mr Ekom, who was also former Secretary-General of the....

June 20, 2020 No Responses

NLC Urges FG To Ratify ILO’s Convention 190 On Sexual Violence, Harassment

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its allies in the civil society have called on the Federal Government to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO’s) Convention 190, on Sexual Violence and Harassment at workplaces. Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC Presi...

September 4, 2019 No Responses

AU Condemns South Africa Violence

A senior official of the African Union (AU) has condemned the xenophobic violence in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, saying the businessmen who suffered economic losses should get “justice”. Dozens of people were arrested on ...

February 25, 2019 No Responses

Catholic Bishop Lauds Violence-Free Polls In Edo

The Catholic Bishop of Uromi Diocese, Most Reverend Donatus Ogun, has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for ensuring violence-free conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. The Bishop gave the commendati...

June 23, 2018 No Responses

The Reality Of Violence At Work

While workplace violence can differ depending on a country’s development level, the most common forms occur everywhere. In the poorest countries, unacceptable practices are often exacerbated by poverty. ILO looked at the situation in Madagascar. In...

November 26, 2016 No Responses

Violence against women must stop, says Ryder, ILO boss

“Ending violence against women is about guaranteeing the basic rights of women and liberating us all from the ties of prejudice, misogyny and inequality. The path is clear, and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) will continue its work until th...

October 24, 2016 No Responses

NLC faults alleged violence against workers in Ogun

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Ogun State Government of instigating alleged violence against workers in the State. In a statement issued at the weekend, NLC condemned the non-payment of salaries in Ogun, adding that the State...