Violence

Urgent action needed to stem rising violence in Nigeria

In a recent high-level meeting convened by Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alarming statistics were revealed: in just eight weeks, Nigeria has witnessed a staggering 537 cases of murder. This revelation, coupled with 141 incidents of terrorism/secessionist attacks, 26…

Curtailing violence against women in society

It is a shame that in 21st century, Nigeria, a democratic and secular state, that prides itself “on paper” to promote human rights, freedom of speech and expression, and human sanctity, some powerful forces or some men connected to power…