Tag: #PeaceBuilding
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PLATEAU WOMEN URGED TO FOCUS ON MEANINGFUL POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND PEACEBUILDING
Political analyst and UJAA Global President Gad Peter has called on Plateau women to channel their efforts into meaningful political engagement that benefits the wider society. Speaking in Jos, Peter responded to protests by some APC women groups rejecting Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s alleged move to defect to APC. Peter emphasized that regardless of protests, political…
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AFRICAN UNION AND NIGERIA CALL FOR STRATEGIC SHIFT TO PREVENT VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN LAKE CHAD BASIN
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka of Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Dr. Usman Hussain from the African Union Counter Terrorism Centre (AUCTC) have called for a major change in tackling violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin. Speaking at a senior-level workshop in Abuja, they warned that despite military efforts, terrorist groups continue to expand…
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MUTFWANG DISOWNS PDP’S MOVE TO EXPEL WIKE, FAYOSE, CALLS FOR UNITY NOT WITCH-HUNT
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s controversial bid to expel Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, and other senior members. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Gyang Bere, Mutfwang clarified that neither the PDP Governors’ Forum nor the National Executive Committee…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA IN ABUJA, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UNITY AMID TENSIONS
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, to the Presidential Villa for a private meeting focused on fostering national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed, the engagement is part of Tinubu’s ongoing dialogue with religious leaders to strengthen interfaith harmony and support national development. This…
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NCPC BISHOP REFUTES CLAIMS OF CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE IN NIGERIA, CALLS FOR UNITY AND PARTNERSHIP
Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, has dismissed recent claims that violence in Nigeria constitutes a genocide against Christians. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, Adegbite emphasized that Nigeria’s ongoing crisis results from terrorism, banditry, and criminality, not religious conflict. He acknowledged the suffering endured by both Christians and Muslims…
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MARTIN ONOVO URGES NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT TO DEPLOY FULL WEIGHT TO END INSECURITY
Former National Conscience Party (NCP) presidential candidate Martin Onovo has called on the Federal Government to use its full national capacity to tackle the growing insecurity crisis in Nigeria. Speaking to NAN in Lagos, Onovo stressed that decisive action and coordinated efforts are critical to restoring lasting peace across troubled regions. Reacting to the U.S.…
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JOCOFFEST TO TRAIN 200 PLATEAU YOUTHS FOR EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE
The Jos Community Film Festival (JOCOFFEST) is stepping up big for Plateau youths, selecting 200 participants for varied training and empowerment programs aimed at helping them build sustainable livelihoods. Prof. Eddie Ossai, the festival’s founder and a Plateau State University lecturer, shared that the training will happen during the festival from November 5 to 7…
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SWISS GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS BORNO MODEL FOR PEACE AND RECOVERY IN NIGERIA
The Swiss Government has pledged its support for the Borno Government’s innovative post-conflict recovery program, known as the ‘Borno Model,’ which focuses on demobilising, deradicalisation, and reintegrating repentant insurgents. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, to Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House…
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MIYETTI ALLAH DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ATTACKED FULANI IN KWARA, SEEKS COMPENSATION
The Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the state government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the alleged killings of Fulani residents in Edu Local Government Area. The association, led by Alhaji Shehu Garba, expressed deep concern over poor handling of incidents affecting Fulani lives and…
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ECOWAS URGED TO DEPLOY AI TO TACKLE REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES
AI poised to revolutionize West Africa’s fight against terrorism, extremism, and border crimes. Cybersecurity expert Prof. Uche Mbanaso called on ECOWAS to adopt AI tools for peacebuilding, counterterrorism, and public safety. He stressed the need for an ethical, unified framework and enhanced digital infrastructure to maximize AI benefits while safeguarding human creativity. Key proposals include…
