Tag: #PeaceAndUnity
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SULTAN DECLARES FRIDAY AS EID-EL-FITR, CALLS FOR PEACE AND UNITY
Muslims across Nigeria will celebrate Eid-el-Fitr this Friday, March 20, as announced by Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). In a broadcast on Wednesday, the Sultan confirmed that the Shawwal crescent was not sighted, making Friday the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH. He…
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LENT, RAMADAN OVERLAP A DIVINE CALL FOR UNITY AGAINST TERROR — NCPC
The rare overlap of Lent and Ramadan isn’t coincidence—it’s a powerful signal for Nigerians to unite against terrorism and embrace peace. The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has called for stronger national unity and interfaith collaboration, describing the simultaneous start of Lent and Ramadan as “providential.” Executive Secretary, Stephen Adegbite, said the rare alignment sends…
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PLATEAU GOVERNOR BABANGIDA ALIYU URGES URGENT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS, CELEBRATES LEGACY OF PEACE
Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Niger Governor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SAMF), has called for urgent actions to improve security across Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner in Kaduna marking his 70th birthday, Aliyu lamented the current insecurity in the North, saying, “the North now has 19…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES OBA OF BENIN ON 9TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
President Bola Tinubu has sent warm congratulations to Oba Ewuare II of Benin on his 9th year on the throne, praising his leadership in promoting peace, cultural heritage, and social harmony. In a heartfelt message, Tinubu applauded the Oba’s dedication to fighting social vices like human trafficking and illegal migration, noting his vital role in…
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JFI DISOWNS SOUTH-EAST JEWISH GROUP LINKED TO IPOB, REAFFIRMS NON-POLITICAL STANCE
Nigeria’s official Jewish body draws clear line between faith and politics amid controversy. The Judaism Fellowship Initiative (JFI), Nigeria’s main Jewish community umbrella, has distanced itself from the Eastern Judaism group in the South-East that publicly supported IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. JFI President Chief Arthur-Regis Odidika emphasized that JFI is not connected to separatist movements…
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RIVERS ELDERS URGE PEACE AND UNITY AS DEMOCRACY RETURNS
Elders call for reconciliation and stability following end of emergency rule in Rivers. Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Rivers Elders Council chairman, praised President Tinubu’s decisive action lifting emergency rule and urged all political stakeholders to prioritize peace and unity. He commended Gov. Fubara, the state legislature, and former Governor Wike for fostering reconciliation and called for…
