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NewsPeaceBorno State Government Probes Shooting Practice By An International Non-Governmental Organisation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2021

An eight-member investigative committee into alleged shooting practice by an international non-governmental organisation (iNGO) headed by the immediate past chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Maiduguri Branch, Muhammad Umoru has been set up by the Borno state government. Other members are S. A. Idriss, representing the Ministry of Justice, CSP Bulama L. Hussaini, of the Nigerian Police, S.A. H, Amos, representing the Department of State Security (DSS), ACI Ahmed Abubakar M, representing the Nigerian...

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National DevelopmentPeaceLack of Understanding, Nigeria’s Major Challenge, Says Sultan

PilotnewsJuly 2, 2021

KANO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has blamed the lack of understanding among Nigerians, as the major challenge facing the country, saying that for Nigeria to achieve peace, “citizens must understand one another”. The Sultan, who stated this at the inauguration of the Inter-Tribal Traditional Leaders Association of Nigeria, in Kano, on Friday, described the formation of the association as timely, in view of the country’s security challenges. The News Agency...

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PeacePoliticsSen. Binani Preach Peace On Nigeria’s Democracy Day

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 13, 2021

Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani), Senator representing Adamawa Central in the National Assembly has reminded Nigerians that peace is a prerequisite for any development to thrive. Sen. Binani in her message on the occasion of Democracy day in Nigeria which she tagged “Remember, We are Stronger Together” noted that there is no better time to preach and reiterate the message of peace than now. “No doubt there is no better time to preach and reiterate the message...

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Local GovernmentPeaceFulani And Tiv Agrees On Cease-Fire In Taraba

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 23, 2021

Fulani and Tiv leaders in Taraba State have agreed to a cease-fire aimed at bringing an end to the bloody clashes between the two tribes which have claimed several lives in some parts of the state. The cease-fire agreement followed an intensive deliberation by the stakeholders of the two tribes held in Jalingo, Taraba State capital Sunday. Both tribes have also resolved to come together, forgive each other and live in peace as brothers and...

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PeaceReligionNorthern Governors Forum Urges Muslim Ummah To Use Eid-El-Fitr Celebration To Foster Unity, Peace

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 13, 2021

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has called on the Muslim Ummah to make prayers the pivot of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration in order to foster unity, peace and progress of the nation. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, said in a statement on Wednesday that “although Nigeria was going through troubling times, there was still hope that must not be lost because hard times do not last forever.” “Muslim Ummah...

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PeaceReligionPresident Buhari Calls For Unity Amongst Nigerians

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 13, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for prayers against the tragic incidents of kidnapping and banditry and the desperate quest for political power through blackmail against the existence of Nigeria as a united entity. Buhari made the call in a goodwill message to Nigerians and Muslims across the globe on the celebration of Eid-el- Fitr following the completion of a month of fasting. The message which was personally signed by him called for unity and solidarity...

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NewsPeacePress * MediaFoundation Calls On Media To Use Information As A Tool For Nation-Building

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 4, 2021

Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on governments in Africa to ensure press freedom in their countries even as it calls on media professionals to use information as a tool for nation-building. A statement by the foundation Communications Officer, Dickson Ominabo, to commemorate the 2021 World Press Freedom Day quoted Executive Director of the Foundation, Ann Iyonu, as saying this year’s theme: ‘Information as a Public Good,’ is a call to action on the shared responsibilities...

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Crime & SecurityPeaceRegionsGovernor Fintiri Reiterates Govt Resolve To Protect Lives, Properties Of Citizens

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 4, 2021

YOLA — Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has reiterated the determination of his administration of protecting the lives and properties of the citizenry considering the security challenges bedeviling some parts of the country. The Governor who spoke at a Ramadan lecture organized by the Centre for Islamic Thought (CIT), Yola held at the Federal College of Education Yola, said the government will continue to fight crimes perpetrated by unscrupulous elements in the society....

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PeaceRegionsChannel Your Energy To Peace Initiatives-Rev Pam

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 2, 2021

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has admonished youths in Nigeria to channel their energy to peace initiatives and shun violent tendencies that will divide the country. Rev. Pam stated this during a two-day leadership and peace summit organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria, Plateau State Youth Wing, noted that youths are true agents of peaceful coexistence and encouraged them to work in that direction for the liberation of Nigeria....

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPeaceInterfaith Council Sets to Find Lasting Peace in Plateau

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 26, 2021

The Plateau Inter-Religious Council (IRC) has promised to ensure the restoration of lasting peace in the state by promoting the virtue of tolerance among citizens. Rev. Pandang Yamsat, the Co-chairman of the council made the promise at its inaugural meeting on Monday in Jos. It was reported that Gov. Simon Lalong, on February 8, inaugurated the council aimed at promoting peaceful co-existence and tolerance among adherents of the various religions in the state. Yamsat, a...

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