Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to adopt innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the continent’s capacity for conflict prevention and resolution while reducing its reliance on external funding. The call was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, during the 26th Extraordinary Session...
World peace
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Tuesday, led a high-powered government delegation to this year’s Maulid celebration held at Madinatu in Jere Local Government Area, where he called on the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for lasting peace in Nigeria and Borno State in particular. The annual Maulid...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President Bukola Saraki have congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a symbol of wisdom, unity and peaceful leadership whose influence has continued to strengthen Nigeria. The two prominent political...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday called on the National Peace Committee to intervene in the security situation in the state, alleging targeted attacks against members of his administration and political associates ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at a Peace Summit held in Osun State,...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has said Nigerians remain resolute in their determination never to relive the horrors of war, stressing that the Federal Government is deepening efforts to promote peace, religious tolerance and national cohesion across the country. Akume spoke in...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in Abuja, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising interfaith dialogue and promoting peace, harmony, and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The President made this statement while receiving in audience Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations...
No fewer than 13 political parties and their candidates have signed a peace accord, pledging themselves and their supporters to nonviolence, issue-based campaigns, and respect for the rule of law as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible governorship election...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has inaugurated a Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Peace and Security Committee, pledging strong political backing to ensure its success in tackling insecurity and sustaining peace across the state. The committee, whose framework was facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and...
Stakeholders at the 2026 Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Week in Kaduna have reiterated the central role of peace and effective communication in driving development, with the Kaduna State Government emphasizing the need to align policies with citizens’ realities. Representing Governor Uba Sani at the Kaduna State Traditional...
Pope Leo XIV told reporters Monday morning that he was unafraid of the Trump administration, hours after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media. Responding to questions by reporters aboard the papal plane to Algeria on Monday, Pope Leo XIV said: “I think that the people...
Pope Leo XIV on Monday arrived in Algeria, marking a historic moment as the North African nation welcomed a sitting Catholic pontiff for the first time. The Pope touched down to an official reception, waving warmly as he began the opening leg of his African tour, a visit expected...
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intensified security operations across Jos metropolis in a proactive effort to prevent further escalation of tensions in Plateau State, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of weapons. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Media Information Officer of the...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance and mutual respect across religious and ethnic divides as Christians across the country mark the Easter celebration. In his Easter message, Akpabio urged citizens to reflect on the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,...
Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN West Africa) has called for stronger documentation and visibility of peacebuilding activities across Nigeria as it unveiled a digital platform designed to track peace initiatives nationwide. The call was made during a recent high-level User Engagement Dialogue and Peace Actors Networking Forum on...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has declared that his administration will not tolerate any individual or group seeking to undermine peace and security in Kaduna State, warning that those he described as “conflict merchants” would be dealt with in accordance with the law. The governor spoke on Monday while...
Chairman of the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management, Bishop Innocent Solomon, has presented the Bureau’s five-year strategic plan to Governor Agbu Kefas. The strategic document was formally submitted on Thursday at the TY Danjuma House Jalingo. Presenting the plan, Bishop Solomon explained that the document contains...
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has disbursed ₦300 million to resolve the lingering mosque ownership crisis in Donga, the headquarters of Donga Local Government Area in southern Taraba State. The intervention, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at preventing further unrest among three Muslim groups in the area and restoring...
Global Methodist Church (GMC) has commended Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas for restoring peace in state particularly in the ongoing disagreement between the GMC and United Methodist Church of Nigeria (UMCN) Bishop of the GMC Nigeria, Rev. Dr John Pena, stated this on Thursday while applauding Kefas for restoring...
Emir of Gwoza, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Idris Timta, has commended the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its sustained commitment to peacebuilding and reconciliation in conflict-affected communities, pledging his full support for the successful implementation of its latest intervention in Gwoza Local Government Area of...
Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has unveiled a livelihoods support intervention programme targeted at strengthening peace, social cohesion and economic recovery in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The initiative was disclosed by the Executive Director of the Foundation, Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin, during a courtesy visit to...