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Tag: Peace and security

Letters

Welcoming a killer is a dangerous act

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 - by Muhammad Umar Shehu

It was devastating to watch Ado Aliero, a known and wanted bandit, casually interacting and exchanging pleasantries with security personnel during a recent meeting. It makes no sense. What is …

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Letters

Türkiye to host Russia, Ukraine leaders in next peace talks -Foreign Minister

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 - by Admin III

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday said that Türkiye hoped to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the next possible round of peace negotiations. …

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Religion / Top Stories

Palm Sunday: CAN condemns Plateau killings, urges justice, unity

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 - by Paul Okah

  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent killings in Plateau state, describing the attack that claimed innocent lives as a gross violation of human dignity and the sanctity …

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Business

Benue: Embracing stability in communities through ‘Powering Peace, Climate Action Project’

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024 - by Adeola Akinbobola 

On the 5th of September, 2024, International Alert implemented the “Powering Peace, Climate Action Project” which brought together stakeholders and indigenous people of Ologba and Egba communities in Agatu LGAs …

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Nigerian News

Abuja faith-based organisation, RPMNA appeals to organisers of hardship protest

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 - by Bode Olagoke

An Abuja Faith-Based Organization, Resurrection Praying Mothers of Nation Association, (RPMNA) has pleaded with organizers of hardship protest to shelve the planned protest in the interest of peace and development. …

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Nigerian News

Tinubu promises support for traditional institutions 

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 - by Barnabas Olabisi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised support for traditional rulers in their respective domains to ensure peace and security towards the development of the country. Tinubu, who expressed support for …

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Nigerian News

Etsu Nupe urges Nigerians to support security agencies

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 - by Chamba Simeh

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to support security agencies. Abubakar made the call when the new Commissioner …

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Nigerian News

Buhari in Saudi Arabia, prays for lasting peace in Nigeria

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday made a brief stopover at Madinah where he observed his evening prayers and engaged in intense prayers, along with his entourage for the return of peace …

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Breaking News / Top Stories / World Stage

[Breaking] Coup: AU slams suspension on Sudan

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Aljazeera

The African Union (AU) has said it suspended Sudan from all its activities after the country’s military overthrew the civilian-led transitional government in a coup. The African Union Political Affairs …

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Security & Crime

250 bandits have so far been neutralized – DHQ

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters said Thursday that 250 bandits have so far been neutralized to address the problem of insecurity in the North-West zone of the country. Chief of Defence …

250 bandits have so far been neutralized – DHQ Read More
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Opinion

The imperative for saving the Gulf of Guinea

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 - by Dr Austin Maho

The Gulf of Guinea is a large maritime area of about 2.3 million square kilometers and stretching for over 5700 kilometers of coastline with considerable economic opportunities that cannot be …

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Nigerian News

Artist urges use of art for peace building

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 - by Emeka Nze

An astute artist, Mr Ocheche Agbo, has canvassed for peace building in the country and the world at large through the work of art, a platform for understanding one another. …

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Women

Peace only achievable with women in decision making – Olajumoke Ganiyat Jenyo

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Admin III

Olajumoke Ganiyat Jenyo is a Researcher at the National Defence College Centre for Strategic Research and Studies with over seven years of multi sector experience in research and programming. In …

Peace only achievable with women in decision making – Olajumoke Ganiyat Jenyo Read More
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Opinion

61 years of Nigeria’s UN membership: Partnership for a better world

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 - by Abubakar Ahmed

The month of October is indeed sacred in the life of Nigeria; not because it is the month that the country got her independence from Britain but because it is …

61 years of Nigeria’s UN membership: Partnership for a better world Read More
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Nigerian News

Nnamdi Kanu: Metuh calls for political solution

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 - by Abdulrahman Zakariyau

Former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has canvassed for political solution over the arrest and incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the situations …

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Nigerian News

Bauchi monarch, police advocate women participation in decision-making

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Najib Sani

A traditional ruler and village head of Liman Katagum village in Bauchi state Yakubu Abubakar Ghani, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the area Umar Mahmuda and other stakeholders have …

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Women

Mitigating humanitarian crises on women

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Admin III

In this report, ENE OSHABA examines implication of humanitarian crises on women and need for adequate actions to create a safer society for women and children who suffer various forms …

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Opinion

Unijos students evacuation, FG’s failures and governors’ effort

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 - by Jerome-Mario Utomi

It is globally believed that, to lower the risk of democratic backsliding and improve lives, leaders must, among other demands, stress and promote values that are essential to good governance, …

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Nigerian News

Police rescues 8 abducted victims in Zamfara

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 - by Sanusi Muhammd

The Zamfara State Police Command has secured the unconditional release of eight abducted victims, who were abducted on 25th August 2021 at Kangon Sabuwa in Bungudu LGA, the spokesperson of …

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Columns

Jos crisis: Time to end artificial wall of hatred

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 - by Sani Danaudi Mohammed

The eve of a democratic Nigeria witnessed high incidence of ethnic-related rivalry and violence in the North Central zone, to which Plateau state belongs. These ethnic rivalries posed serious socio-economic …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Lalong imposes curfew on Jos as travellers suffer attack

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu, Jos

Governor Simon Lalong, has imposed 6pm to 6am curfew on Bassa, Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau state. This he said was part of measures …

Breaking: Lalong imposes curfew on Jos as travellers suffer attack Read More
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Nigerian News

Hijrah 1443: NASFAT chief missioner charges Muslims on trust in God

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 - by Ayoni M. Agbabiaka

The Chief Missioner Nasru-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike has urged Muslims to continue to trust Allah in the face of difficulty as this brings ease and peace of mind. …

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Nigerian News

Former Kano emir, Sanusi, leads Kaduna Eid prayer

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi, Tuesday led the Eid prayer at the Murtala Mohammed Square prayer ground in Kaduna metropolis. The Eid-el-Kabir, also known as big Sallah, is …

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Nigerian News

Eld-el-kabir: Buni urges Muslims to support less privilege

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 - by Admin III

Yobe state governor Mai Mala Buni has Tuesday called on Yobe state citizens to use the Eid el Kabir period and assist the less privileged in the society. In a …

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Nigerian News

Eid-el-kabir: Lets work for national unity, Buni tasks Nigerians

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Chairman APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni,  has called for national unity as Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Kabir Sallah festival. Buni said the period …

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Opinion

From Brasilia with love

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  The All Progressives Congress (APC) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership requires loyalists like David Kente to solidify its ...

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Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves first broke the records in November 2024 when it leisurely crossed the $40 billion mark. It ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

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The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

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Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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