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Benue Under Siege: Army Chief Oluyede Responds to Escalating Violence

Lieutenant General Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, due to the alarming rise in attacks on innocent villagers by herders and armed groups. These violent incidents have become almost daily occurrences, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, leaving many residents displaced….

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NYSC Takes Campaign Against Gender-based Violence To Katsina Schools

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has inaugurated a statewide grassroots Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sensitisation and advocacy campaign in Katsina State. The campaign was unveiled on Wednesday at the Government Senior Secondary School Kofar Kaura, Tudun-Matawalle. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, said the aim was to eliminate GBV and promote gender…

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FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, on the side line of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending…

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5,600 People Killed In Haiti Gang Violence In 2024 – UN

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), said no fewer than 5,601 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti in 2024, appealing for greater efforts by the authorities and the international community to address the root causes. These deaths represent an increase of over 1,000 in the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified…

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Sudan: Violent Clashes, Casualties in Omdurman: Urgent Medical Supplies Needed

Violent confrontations between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have erupted near the El Shajara armored corps military base, leading to a concerning escalation of tensions. According to eyewitnesses in Khartoum, the clashes commenced early in the morning and lasted until noon on Wednesday. Notably, the Air Force conducted sorties…

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