Conflict

October 24, 2022

NOSC Chair accuses Mo Abudu of inducing members of the committee in more unfolding Oscars drama

After weeks of internal conflict, the Nigeria Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has maintained its decision not to enter the International Feature Film (IFF) award at the 2023 Oscars. Following the NOSC’s decision that no film met the eligibility criteria, the 15-member committee, chaired by Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi, faced criticism from critics who were unconvinced that the... Read More

Conflict, Mo Abudu, NOSC, Oscars comittee

Boko Haram

There is a human toll for the continued existence of Boko Haram

A video has surfaced of 5 people believed to be aid workers being executed by suspected members of the Nigerian pseudo religious terrorist sect, Boko Haram. It has been some time since the terrorist organization made a show of attacking aid workers, considering the neutral players in the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian military and... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

boko haram, Conflict, nigeria, Presidency

Bisola

February 20, 2018

[The Film Blog] Kehinde Bankole, Bisola Aiyeola become frenemies in the trailer for Music, Friendship, Conflict (MFC)

Music, Friendship, Conflict is the upcoming musical drama from writer and prolific filmmaker Biodun Stephen, known for films like Picture Perfect (2017), Tiwa’s Baggage (2017) and Happy Ending (2016). Her 2018 film All Shades of Wrong is a collaboration between ShutterSpeed Production and ROK Studios and follows the story of a couple Barth (Demi Jacobs)... Read More

Biodun Stephen, Bisola Aiyeola, Conflict, friendship, Kehinde Bankole, Music

September 27, 2017

There’s an attempt to create conflict between southern, northern senators – Abaribe

Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe has alleged that some persons are attempting to create conflicts between South-Eastern legislators and their northern counterparts. Abaribe said this on the floor of the senate on Wednesday. He was reacting to a report that he was queried by other senators for his involvement with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).... Read More

Conflict, Enyinnaya Abaribe, northern, senators, southern

No conflict between us and AGF Malami – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has no pending conflict with the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The office of the Attorney-General had written a letter to EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, asking him to comply with the regulation on the prosecution of high-profile cases. Malami claimed that the agency has... Read More

Abubakar Malami, AGF, Conflict, EFCC, high-profile cases

The Thread: Is the police to blame for the frequent conflicts in Nigeria?

The instability and insecurity in the country gives us cause for concern. Chris Ngwodo explains why: I mourn the casualties of the recent violence in Ife. The death of innocent Nigerians like this in their own country is a tragedy. — Resistance is Futile (@chrisngwodo) March 13, 2017 Right.

Conflict, nigeria, opinion, police, The Thread

February 22, 2017

Cheta Nwanze: How to manage diversity in Africa

by Cheta Nwanze This report notes that: Africa’s post colonial history is fraught with stories similar to the Cameroon Anglophone struggle for self determination against a majority — in this case the Francophone Cameroons. In Nigeria’s civil unrest history, the culmination was the Biafran war whose agitations for an independence are still ongoing, decades after. Further... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, Conflict, diversity, nigeria, opinion, self determination

January 23, 2017

Bolade Ogunfuye: Sometimes violence is the answer [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye They say: “Violence is never the answer”; I think this is untrue unless you have a very wonky moral perspective, and have not truly seen or felt the levels of inhumanity that befalls victims. It’s a silly cliché used within a given context and beholden to certain assumptions. We should ditch the... Read More

Bolade Ogunfuye, Conflict, New Voices, violence

November 30, 2016

Eyiamoni Apeji: A world without heroes [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Apeji It has taken me nineteen years of conformity to realize, but finally I can say with absolute certainty that I do not believe in world peace. Growing up, I was told to aspire to be different, to be extraordinary, and to make a difference. I was taught to love, to think good... Read More

‘Heroes’, ambition, Conflict, Eyiamoni Ipeji, NEXT, war, World peace

August 27, 2015

Biology is Destiny: The Role of Women in Promoting Peace and Development in the Community

“It is true that there are no limits to masculine egotism in ordinary life. In order to change the conditions of life we must learn to see them through the eye of a woman.” — Leon Trotsky Women’s participation in peace processes is not optional, it is a requirement in other for a peaceful community... Read More

community development, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Gender Roles, Nigerian women, violence, women

February 19, 2015

A parcel of land causes rift between Gov. Oshiomhole, Oba of Benin’s son

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, and a member of the Benin royal family, Prince Ekpen Erediuawa, are presently enmeshed in a discord of sorts over a parcel of land. Prince Ekpen Erediauwa resigned his appointment as Executive Director (Government House), after alleging that Oshiomhole harassed and threatened his life over the land... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Benin kingdom, Conflict, Edo state, parcel of land, Prince Ekpen Erediuawa

December 5, 2014

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, the Niger-Delta region of the Nigeria has witnessed a lengthy period of peaceful co-existence with oil companies operating in the region, as opposed to what was obtainable about a decade ago when the region was enmeshed in communal clashes, abductions and societal unrest over the perceived indifference of oil... Read More

Tonnie Iredia: How to resolve the ASUU/Government conflict

by Tonnie Iredia Considering that President Jonathan is himself an academic, it seems strange that his team of Education Minister and NUC’s Executive Secretary who are also from that constituency are unable to win the confidence of their former colleagues. Like an anniversary celebration, this year’s edition of the annual closure of Nigerian Universities began... Read More

ASUU, Conflict, current strike action, Education Ministry, government, Nasir Fagge, road map

December 4, 2012

Opinion: The balance of legitimacy is shifting in favour of Palestinians

by Ahmed Moor The United Nations’ decision does nothing to reverse the permanent colonization which has extinguished the possibility of a two-state outcome. The past several weeks have seen the Palestinian issue regain international prominence. Israeli attacks on Gaza, and Hamas’ response to those attacks produced political benefits for the Islamic party, which caused some... Read More

Conflict, Hamas, israel, Palestine

November 23, 2012

Children take to the streets of Gaza to celebrate ceasefire with guns – See (shocking) Photos

by Rachel Ogbu Shocking images released today show children in Gaza celebrating the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas with guns. Thousands of people took to the streets following its announcement in Gaza last night. According to reports, there was a wild street celebration after the Egyptian-brokered truce ended the worst cross-border fighting in four years.... Read More

casualties, ceasefire, Conflict, cross-border fighting, Gaza, Hamas, Palestinians, truce

November 17, 2012

5 ways to tell she’s the one

by Brett & Kate McKay But if there is something truly significant about your girlfriend that you wish she would change, then that is a red flag. When we wrote 14 Ways to Affair Proof Your Marriage, several people rightly pointed out that the best way to obtain a happy and faithful marriage is to... Read More

Conflict, FAMILY, Love, Marriage, relationship, vision, wife

Opinion: Making sense of the Syrian conflict

by Joachim MacEbong The preparations for a post-Assad Syria should be underway in earnest, because not only will any peace plan that leaves Al-Assad in charge fail, but he might not even come out of this alive. While the world looks on, horrified, at the daily images of dead Syrians, the United Nations is exposed... Read More

Conflict, joachim macebong, syria, United Nations

4 ways social media could transform conflict in Africa

by Gabrielle Ramaiah and Jason Warner Whether social media ultimately will prove itself to be a tool of greater pacification or belligerence in Africa and throughout the developing world is yet to be seen; that it will remain a powerful lever capable of conveying advantages to whichever side in a conflict wields it most strategically... Read More

africa, blogs, boko haram, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Conflict, danger of a single story, diaspora, Ethopia, Kenya, social media, Sudan, Swahili, violence

February 28, 2012

“Help!” – Tinubu calls for US assistance to fight terrorism in Nigeria

By Lekan Olanrewaju. Former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu this weekend called for collaboration between Nigeria and United States in the fights against terrorism, corruption and consolidation of democratic institutions. He made this call while receiving a US delegation which was led by a staff member of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee,... Read More

acn, boko haram, Conflict, elections, PDP, Tinubu

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