The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has condemned attacks in Nigeria ahead of the general election. There have been attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
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Alice Nderitu, the United Nations (UN) under-secretary-general and special adviser on the prevention of genocide, says the use of hate speech has increased in Nigeria due to digital technology. According
The Lagos police command says it has uncovered a plan by some groups to unleash violence in the state. In
The Borno police command says 14 persons are facing trial over alleged violence during political rallies in the state. Briefing
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) says there is an increase in discrimination and violence against female politicians in
Femi Falana, the human rights lawyer, says the house of representatives should pass the Electoral Offences Commission bill to tackle
Police to presidential candidates: Warn your supporters against provocative comments
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked presidential candidates to warn party supporters against provocative comments that can trigger violence during the collation of election results. In a statement on