In the time past, the land of the eastern region of Nigeria was very peaceful and serene such that the inhabitants of the region (Ndigbo), were able to move about in their chosen and daily endeavours without any form of obstruction or violence. In those good old days, tourists and visitors always derived joy in visiting the region due to Read More
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state on Monday the passing of Dr. Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, was a painful and personal loss to him, describing the late monarch as a father- figure and trusted confidant. The governor said the departure of the revered first class Royal Majesty had left a void that could not easily be filled, adding Read More
As hundreds of thousands of Muslims, thronged major streets of Jos in celebration of Eid-el-Maulud, the member representing Jos North constituency in Plateau State House of Assembly, Adamu Aliyu has harped on peace and tranquility amongst citizens of the state. He made the statement at the 54th edition of Eid-el-Maulud held at the Jos Wrang Pam township stadium. “Today, we Read More
Nigerians should engage in meaningful action through unwavering dedication, commitment and social justice to achieve peace, well being and harmony across Nigerian communities, the Executive Director, Global Peace Development, Mr. Ebruke Esike has said. Speaking at a symposium to mark the International Day of Peace 2023 with the theme: “Action for Peace, our Ambition for Global Goal”, organised by Kaduna Read More
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has charged Nigerians not to allow ethnicity and religion to divide the citizens thereby taking away the people from the part of peace. Director General of NOA, Dr. Garba Abari gave the charge, Thursday, during the celebration of 2023 International Peace Day held in Lokoja, Kogi state in partnership with Mercy Corps, a non-governmental organisation. Read More
Every 21st day of September has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate peace by the Resolution 55/282 in September 2002. It is devoted to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples, and thus urges member states to ensure its observance. Nigeria is joining other countries to mark the day. This year’s Read More
Leading Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has said its operations into the Togolese capital will ease the hitherto difficulties passengers go through while connecting flights within the West Africa sub-region. Speaking during the launch of the flight into Lome, the airline Safety Manager, Capt. Godfrey Ogbogu disclosed that the latest route increase Air Peace regional routes to eight in less than Read More
It is fascinating to hear that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resolved to adopt non-kinetic approach (non-lethal force or soft approach) in addition to kinetic, to address the perennial insecurity in Nigeria. While responding to newsmen in Kano last week, Vice President Kashim Shettima explained that military solution could not end insecurity and insurgency in the country, Read More
Alhaji (Dr) Yahaya Abubakar, Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has called on Muslims to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to pray fervently for the peace and unity of Nigeria. The Etsu Nupe, who disclosed this in his Sallah message at the Eid praying ground in Bida on Wednesday, expressed optimism that Nigeria would be the ultimate Read More
The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara state Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged Muslim Ummah to sustain their religious obligations of living in peace and harmony with fellow human beings. He also urged them to desist from actions that could bring about disunity among members of society. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari made the call in his Sallah message Read More
To mark this year’s international day of sports for peace and development, a Non-Governmental Organisation on the aegis of Arm the Child Foundation and some internally displaced children in Abuja have urged all Nigerians to drop their ethnic and religious differences and embrace one and other. The United Nation recognises April 6th annually as International Day of Sports for Peace Read More
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has called on Christian faithful and Nigerians to take the opportunity of the Easter celebrations to pursue peace with one another. Agba, in a goodwill message on Good Friday in Abuja, also urged Nigerians to love one another. He pointed out that Christ’s love, which made Him surrender Read More
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has enjoined Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan on Wednesday, 22nd March. NSCIA in a statement by the Director of Administration, Arc Zubairu Haruna on Monday said the search for the crescent of Read More
The Ondo state governor and chairman of South-west Governor’s Forum, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Wednesday said the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the president-elect in Saturday election is a new dawn of renewed hope for the people of Nigeria. In a statement he personally signed and titled Renewed hope for the people, Akredolu said: “I must hasten to join Read More
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters one year on February 24, it is clear from all indications that the conflict will not end soon. This does not augur well considering the enormous loss of lives, destruction of property and infrastructure on both sides, displacement of Ukrainians majorly across Europe, and of course, the disruption and heavy toll in which the war Read More
The Labour Party (LP) has threatened that any member of the party proven to be a hireling planted to sow seed of discord in the party would soon have a date with judgement. The party which stated this on Sunday in a statement by its national secretary, Umar Farouk, entitled: “Who is Abayomi Arabambi working for?” said, “We can’t afford Read More
The federal government has expressed determination to sustain the tempo of building the capacity of the youth so that they could be included in the search for peace. It disclosed this at the opening of a two-day Capacity Development Workshop on National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security, organised by Actionaid in conjunction with Disputes Resolution and Development Initiative Read More
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has said the New Year should usher in a new era of peace and reconciliation among political parties’ stakeholders in the state in particular and the country in general. He said the next few months should also be for internal democracy to flourish where political parties were expected to “produce more credible representatives Read More
The five-letter word, “unity” is a very important factor. It takes a phychic mind to unravel the deep-rooted message hidden in this word. There will be be no ethnic crisis because they all believe and agree to be and exist as one. This will ensure a peaceful existence among Nigerians. Some Nigerians fail to understand that unity doesn’t only have Read More
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has tasked the Muslim faithful to exhibit peace as adherents of the religion of Islam. The speaker who was represented by Dr Abubakar Yunusa Ahmad stated this at ASHRAAF Islamic Foundation in collaboration with Al-AQSOH International Islamic School annual Mawlid Nabiyy lecture series 2021, held at the National Mosque, Abuja, at Read More
Peace builders, community and religious leaders should take critical actions to institutionalise mechanisms for addressing women’s peace and security issues, in Nigeria, Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP), has said. The CIPP Chief of Party at Mercy Corps Nigeria, Mr. David Gatare, made the appeal, Thursday, at a one-day Dialogue programme, themed; “Translating Commitments into Actions: Elevating the Role of Read More
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appraled to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and other transport unions to sustain the peace that has existed in the state and eschew violence before, during and after the 2022 governorship election. Oyetola who spoke at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, during the endorsement rally organised for him by the Read More
The two non-teaching staff unions of Nigerian Universities have given federal government a two-week ultimatum to reverse the sharing formula of the just approved N22.127 billion for payment of earned allowances for the university staff. Blueprint can authoritatively report that out of the approved amount, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ( ASUU) is to take a lion share of 75 Read More
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Hon. Ralph Nwosu, has revealed that about twelve presidential candidates of different political parties have agreed to join his party, adding that Nigerian youth have agreed to adopt the party come 2023 general elections. Speaking at the national secretariat of ADC Wednesday in Abuja, when he officially received former Presidential candidate Read More
Governor Seyi Makinde Tuesday called on Nigerians to continue to promote unity of purpose, virtues of kindness, humility, and peaceful co-existence. The governor stated this in his message to felicitate with Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Maulud celebration. Gov Makinde stated that “peaceful co-existence is part of Islamic ethics taught by the life of Prophet Muhammad”, adding, Read More
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