The European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) have expressed confidence that a new youth-focused reality television show will promote entrepreneurship, discourage violent extremism and inspire young people across Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Peter Davou The legislative arm of Kaura Local Government Council in Kaduna State, has held a public hearing on peace and security bye-law, sponsored by Jehosaphat Abba, a councillor representing Kpak Ward. The bill tagged “Security and Peace bill” was presented for public hearing on Thursday during a townContinue Reading
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, said that sustaining the growing peace in Southern Kaduna depends largely on unity and active community support for security operations.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Ambassador-designate to Benin Republic, Amb. Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the administration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to promoting peace and democratic stability within West Africa. Adeola-Ibrahim said this when she paid Eid-el-Kabir visit to the 260 Nigerian troops of the Operation Atileyin Alaafia II, stationedContinue Reading
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on political, religious, and business leaders to match the daily sacrifices of ordinary citizens with honesty, restraint, and a visible commitment to national healing.Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation, an international NGO supporting implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals across member nations, has urged Nigerians to embrace patriotism, peace and national unity. Mr Abdussalam Zaura, the newly appointed African Continental Governor of the organisation, made the call at aContinue Reading
Members of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts have raised concerns that weak adherence to procedures could undermine critical peace and security decisions across the continent.Continue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Civil society organisations under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase Two (EU-SDGN II) programme have urged political parties and candidates in Ekiti governorship election to sign and uphold peace accord. The organisations made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says traditional institutions are key to security and peace building in Nigeria. He said this on Wednesday while paying homage to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu. Aneke highlighted that traditional rulers play a vital roleContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the FCT to sustain the virtues of compassion, forgiveness, peace and unity that Ramadan embodies. Wike, who made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message to FCT residents in Abuja on Thursday, described the sacredContinue Reading
