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Do we currently have peace, unity, trust in Nigeria? No, we don’t – Adesina

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

Femi Adesina the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity has said that we currently do not have peace, unity and trust in Nigeria No, we don’t. Adesina made this known in an article on Friday where he asked what kind of people are we? What truly defines us as a people? Are

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We need more manpower, more technological warfare in Borno – Zulum

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

Maiduguri – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, on Wednesday urged the military authorities to initiate measures for resumption of commercial activities to fast track peace restoration and recovery processes to end insurgency. Zulum made the call when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, […]

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Peace not in our armoury, nuclear sites but in our hearts – Jonathan

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Former President of Nigeria Mr Goodluck Jonathan has said that the peace the world is seeking is not in armoury and sophisticated nuclear sites but in our hearts. Jonathan made this known at World Summit 2020 in Seoul organised by the Universal Peace Federation. Jonathan at the Summit engourage that people should reach out to […]

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Osinbajo applauds NSCIA for promoting interfaith peace, religious tolerance

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs(NSCIA) for promoting interfaith peace, harmony and tolerance. Osinbajo gave this commendation on Friday while declaring open a three-day General Assembly/National Executive Meeting (NEC) meeting of NSCIA at the Central Mosque, Abuja. He said the council not only

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… so that I can retire in peace, comfort – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday said he would retire after finishing what programmes and policies he started in his first term. He spoke in New York, at the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly, when he met with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal. Buhari explained why Nigeria was investing heavily on infrastructural development. […]

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Boko Haram end insurgency, embrace peace – JIBWIS

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2019 0

A faith-based group, the Jama’atul Izalatul Bidi’a Waikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS),  on Wednesday called on members of Boko-Haram insurgents still holding out, to lay down their arms and embrace peace. Sheikh Abdullahi Bala-Lau, the National Chairman of the organisation, made the appeal at the commemoration of the International Peace Day, 2019, organised by the Northeast Civil

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Group warns against fake news on Emir of Ilorin

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2018 0

The Shehu Alimi Foundation for Peace and Development has urged the general public to guard against unhealthy utterances that can jeopardise the prevailing peaceful coexistence in the country. National Secretary of the Foundation, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, while reacting to an online media, Kwara Reporters’ report credited to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State

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Sallah: Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, Govs, others seek unity, tolerance

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

…Leaders urge sustenance of spiritual uprightness during Ramadan President Muhammadu Buhari has urged religious leaders to always pray for peace and unity of Nigeria and avoid making inflammatory utterances that endanger peace or promote conflicts. Buhari stated this in his Sallah message to mark the end of the Ramadan fasting period. He also stressed the […]

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Reconciliation, key to peace in Benue – Nigerians in Europe tell FG

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2018 0

The President, African Diaspora Council of Switzerland, Mr Dozie Ugochukwu has said that there was an urgent need for government to institute a sincere peace building process among stakeholders. According to Ugochukwu “Clashes between herdsmen and farmers have been lingering on for long. Government needs to come up with implementable solutions that would be passed […]

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FCT Minister tasks Christians on unity, peace

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Monday enjoined residents in the Territory to use the Christmas period to reflect and rededicate themselves to the virtues of love, unity and peace. The minister, who was quoted by his Chief Press Secretary, Cosmas Uzodinma, as saying this in Abuja, also described these […]

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Plateau LG Polls: America Embassy sustains peace dialogue with PPBA

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2017 0

The monthly Peace Architecture Dialogue (PAD), designed by the Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), to further discuss and fashion out ways for peaceful co-existence among Plateau inhabitants has received a boost from the Embassy of the United States of America in Abuja, aimed at sustaining the fragile peace in the State, even as the 2018 […]

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Oyo enters agreement with Army to build Garison

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

…. as South-west Govs laud Nigerian Army efforts in peace building The Oyo State Government has entered into an agreement with the Nigeria Army to build a permanent garrison for peace and security to sustain the subsisting tempo of security in the state. This is coming on the heels of commendations from across the country […]

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Minister assures of women Inclusion in peace, conflict resolution

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2017 0

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, has assured the inclusion of women in peace and conflict resolution to find lasting solution to issues of women being most affected in conflicts and violence. The United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) bill 1325 unanimously passed by the Security Council on the […]

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Former President Abubakar urges Nigerians to assist FG maintain peace

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2017 0

Former Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar has called on all Nigerians to assist the Federal Government to maintain peace and harmony in the country. Abubakar made the call while speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the Excellence in Public Service Award 2017 organisd by Business Day, on Thursday in Abuja. He […]

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Boko Haram: Group holds Rally for Buhari in Abuja to celebrate Nigeria’s successes

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2017 0

A group under the aegis of Coalition for Peace and Stability, Tuesday paralyzed commercial activities at the popular Wuse Market in Abuja in support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s success over terrorism in the country. Members of COPS, who marched from Wuse Market to the Presidential Villla, likened President Buhari to the biblical David, who has […]

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In Rome the search for world peace rang bell

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

From the beginning of time, the search for peace has been a major headache afflicting creation as stronger individuals impose their will on weaker neighbours, the same with strong and weak nations. One of the greatest teachings of Jesus Christ was the Beatitudes, which was delivered on the Mount, where he laid out the central […]

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Peace gives way for disquiet in Nasarawa as Herdsmen quit Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2017 0

Three days after the implementation of the anti open grazing and ranches establishment law in Benue State, peace is gradually washing away on boarder areas of Nasarawa State with Benue State as Fulani Herdsmen that came out from Benue State destroyed any farm land they come across, rendering many farmers crop less. It has been […]

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NCPC harps on peace among Christians and Muslims

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

Idu Jude Abuja The peaceful co-existence among Christian faithful and their Muslim counterpart has been said to be a panacea to national unity. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Uja Tor Uja, said this, while playing host to the Executive Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Mukhtar […]

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Oba of Benin receives Catholic Bishops, charges them to pray for Nigeria, its leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II has called for prayer for the peace, security, unity and progress of the country. Oba Ewuare II made the call at the weekend when he received the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, led by the President, Arch Bishop (Dr.) Ignatius Kaigama in his Palace in Benin City. The Oba of […]

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Youths identify factors militating against peace building

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2017 0

Youths in Rivers state have identified various factors coming between them and their desires to become ambassadors of peace in the country. In a dialogue session organized by Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND, to commemorate the International Youths Day which was celebrated world–wide last Saturday, representatives of various youth organizations agreed that