Tag: #PeaceBuilding
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KADUNA ADR CENTRE EXPANDS GRASSROOTS JUSTICE ACCESS WITH SETTLEMENT WEEK DRIVE
The Kaduna Multi-Door Courthouse (KDMDC) is stepping up efforts to improve access to justice by expanding alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services across communities in Kaduna State. The centre says its upcoming Settlement Week, scheduled for July 27 to August 31, 2026, will bring mediation, reconciliation and other dispute resolution services closer to residents through both…
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ARMY BUILDS CLASSROOMS IN KADUNA, SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO SECURITY
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new three-classroom block at LEA Primary School in Rigachikun, Kaduna—linking education directly to national security. At the event, the GOC 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase (represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Opurum), said lasting peace goes beyond military force and depends on human development, trust, and empowering young people. “Investing in…
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INSECURITY: ‘GUNS ALONE WON’T FIX IT’ — EXPERT URGES NEW APPROACH
Peace advocate Rafiu Lawal says rising insecurity across the country highlights the limits of military force and the need for broader, non-kinetic solutions. Speaking in Abuja, the Executive Director of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation noted that despite military gains, banditry, terrorism, and communal clashes persist. According to him, the root causes—poverty, unemployment, injustice, and…
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NIGERIA SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT FORUM BACKS SAFE CORRIDOR
The Nigeria Security and Development Forum (NSDF) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s de-radicalisation programme under Operation Safe Corridor, calling it a critical piece of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency puzzle. Speaking in Abuja, the Forum’s General Secretary, Mr Victor Success, said the endorsement followed a fresh review of national security strategies, especially non-military approaches to…
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SAFE CORRIDOR: PEACE DEAL OR RISKY RESET FOR NORTHEAST COMMUNITIES?
Guns are fading in Nigeria’s North-East—but trust is still on trial as former insurgents return home. In Borno State, Adamawa State and Yobe State, communities rebuilding after years of conflict are now grappling with the reintegration of ex-insurgents under Operation Safe Corridor. The Federal Government programme screens, rehabilitates and retrains low-risk former fighters before returning…
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COAS VISITS PLATEAU, VOWS LASTING PEACE AMID SECURITY CHALLENGES
Plateau gets top military attention as Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu leads security assessment to restore calm and strengthen community safety. The Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, visited Plateau State on Thursday with heads of security agencies to assess the ongoing security situation and boost operations under Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE. COAS Shaibu…
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ZULUM PROMISES TO CRUSH INSECURITY AS HE MARKS EID WITH BORNO RESIDENTS
Amid renewed attacks, Borno’s governor sends a strong message—security will be intensified as residents celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has поздравulated Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr while reaffirming his administration’s determination to end insecurity in the state. In his message, Zulum urged residents to carry forward the values of Ramadan—faith, charity, and unity—towards rebuilding a…
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PLATEAU GOV MUTFWANG NAMED SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR 2025
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has been honoured as Silverbird Governor of the Year 2025, hailed for his peace-building efforts and policies that are transforming Plateau State into a hub for investment and development. Former Plateau governor and Senator, Sen. Simon Lalong, described the award as a “well-deserved recognition” of Mutfwang’s measurable strides in restoring peace and…
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NORTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERS RETURN TO 1964 IDENTITY WITH NCA REBRAND
Regional body drops “Nigeria” from its name to strengthen coordination while staying united with national CAN. Christian leaders from 19 Northern states and the FCT have rebranded their platform as the Northern Christian Association (NCA), reviving the original 1964 name. The announcement came during a two-day meeting in Kaduna marking one year of Northern Chairman…
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GERMANY CALLS FOR UNITED FRONT AGAINST NIGERIA’S INSECURITY
German envoy says no single group can solve Nigeria’s complex security crisis alone. The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, has urged stronger collaboration among government, civil society, security agencies and the media to tackle Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. Speaking at the inaugural Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy Abuja, Günther stressed that…
