Tag: #PeaceBuilding
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TRUMP REAFFIRMS 100% SUPPORT FOR UNITED NATIONS DESPITE CRITICISM
Balancing strong critiques with commitment, Trump backs UN’s peace potential. At UNGA, President Trump declared full U.S. support for the United Nations despite criticizing its handling of conflicts, migration, and climate change. UN Secretary-General Guterres praised the U.S. role and cooperation on peace efforts, highlighting shared goals to end global suffering and build lasting peace.
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UN AND PARTNERS URGE GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO PEACE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY
Renewed call for dialogue, inclusion, and local action to build lasting peace. UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Fall emphasises collective effort to protect dignity and resolve conflicts, highlighting Nigeria’s challenges with displacement. German Ambassador Annett Gunther and Nigerian peace leaders stress integrated approaches, youth and women empowerment, and community peacebuilding. The event capped with a dove…
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GERMAN GOVT COMMITS TO TRAINING NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS TO FIGHT DISINFORMATION IN NORTHERN CONFLICT AREAS
Empowering media to counter extremism and promote informed reporting amid insecurity. Germany pledged ongoing support to northern Nigeria through journalist training tackling conflict reporting and disinformation. Deputy Head of Mission Johannes Lehne highlighted the international impact of instability fueled by terrorism and misinformation, stressing collaboration for sustainable peace and urging Nigerian media to lead with…
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IOM DONATES $1.1M TO SUPPORT IDPs IN BENUE, URGES PEACEBUILDING
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) donated $1.1 million (₦1.69 billion) to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue, focusing on Yelewata and Naka camps. Deputy Director-General Ugochi Daniels emphasised the donation is part of efforts to return IDPs to their ancestral homes or resettle them with dignity. Governor Hyacinth Alia praised the partnership, contributing…
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UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO TACKLE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, urged a united approach to the new 2025-2027 IOM strategic plan aimed at addressing humanitarian crises. He emphasized that collective strategies not only protect displaced persons but also build peace and stability nationwide. Government officials and security leaders pledged partnership and collaboration, highlighting the focus on…
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GAMBARI: DEATHS IN ARMED CONFLICTS SURGE TO 400,000 IN TWO DECADES
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Nigeria’s former UN ambassador and ex-Chief of Staff, says global deaths from armed conflicts soared from 50,000 to 400,000 between 2004 and 2024, with 56 ongoing conflicts—the highest level since WWII. He insists that peace depends on good governance, justice, and inclusive societies, not just military might. At the Naval Warfare Course…
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NIGERIA HOLDS 70% OF ILLEGAL ARMS IN WEST AFRICA, URGES UNITY TO FIGHT MENACE
At a Naval Warfare seminar in Calabar, NCCSALW’s South South Director, Alex Ebimiebo, revealed Nigeria accounts for 70% of the 11 million illegal small arms in West Africa, fuelling violence, displacement, and economic strain. With 2.2 million internally displaced and 26,000 refugees in neighbouring countries, he stressed that tackling this crisis requires everyone’s involvement and…
