Tag: peace

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Op-ed EditorOctober 24, 2016

Orekoya Ola: Why must a culture of peace be built with violent communication?

by Orekoya Ola The word ‘peace’, has been over used by different people, from the educated elites to the politicians, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 7, 2016

Colombian President wins prestigious Nobel Peace Prize

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Friday was declared winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Santos was recognised for his ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 2, 2016

Opinion: Southern Kaduna – Let’s revisit the issue of constituency delineation

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Today’s Nigeria is plagued with the challenges of ethno-religious mistrust, counter-accusations, and hostilities. Nepotism has indeed become ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 28, 2016

We will deal decisively with killer herdsmen – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is fully committed to dealing with the menace of ...

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AzeezSeptember 16, 2016

UN, IPCR tell Avengers, Boko Haram to allow peace reign

The United Nations and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) on Thursday pleaded with aggrieved persons and groups ...

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AzeezAugust 28, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers lists Soyinka, Kalu in its dialogue team with FG

A faction of the Niger Delta Avengers on Saturday listed Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaAugust 27, 2016

FG has spent over $40 billion in the Niger Delta – Ibe Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has said that the Federal Government has expended more than $40 ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoAugust 26, 2016

Opinion: 10 things to know about the new Secretary-General of the UN

by Ejura Salihu The proverbial glass ceiling has suffered another massive crack and more women are taking their rightful positions beside ...

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AzeezAugust 5, 2016

There is nothing personal between Amaechi and I – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said he and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi want peace for the state. Wike ...

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Mazi EmekaJuly 24, 2016

Ekweremadu must be removed from office – APC

It would appear that the All Progressive Congress (APC) is insisting on the removal or resignation of Ike Ekweremadu as ...

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Mazi EmekaJuly 23, 2016

After appointment to ‘juicy’ committee, Senator Marafa declares ‘peace’

Following the reshuffling of leadership of Senate committees, peace has returned to the senate and the wishes of the All ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 28, 2016

Nigeria ‘looks forward’ to great miracles – VP Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria is in need of great miracle for it to achieve peace ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 15, 2016

Militancy: ‘Negotiate with them’ – Abdulsalami tells FG

Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Tuesday, appealed to the Nigerian Government to negotiate with aggrieved groups ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 27, 2016

‘We celebrate the return of Chibok girls’ | 5 Quotes from Pres. Buhari’s Children Day message

To celebrate the 2016 children day, President Muhammadu Buhari sent out a message to the nation. Here are five things ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 23, 2016

Letter: How Islam views ‘global peace’

by Michael Olusegun Olayanju After reading the piece by Muhammad Sidq Isa in Daily Trust of April 1st 2016 titled ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 23, 2016

Agatu people are ready to defend themselves against Fulani herdsmen

The people of Agatu, Benue state have threatened to defend themselves against the violence of ampaging Fulani herdsmen if nothing ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMarch 18, 2016

How Boko Haram insurgents got killed by their ‘own land mines’

In a classic case of digging a pit and falling into it, the remnants of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists ...

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 14, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria, a house divided within itself

We may not have been together if not for the 1914 amalgamation. But since the artificial wedding took place over ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 26, 2015

We’re ready to persuade Boko Haram to allow peace to reign – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is ready to persuade Boko Haram insurgents to embrace peace and stop all terrorists activities. ...

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Janeth JJuly 18, 2015

Islamic group appeals to Boko Haram

Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria (ADS) has appealed to the Boko Haram insurgents to sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign ...

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Kolapo OlapojuJune 20, 2015

Saraki may have to publicly apologise to Tinubu for peace to reign

Before the crisis in the All Progressives Congress, can come to an end, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, will have to ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMay 19, 2015

“Threaten the peace of Niger Delta and be treated like a common criminal” | Ateke Tom has a word for Asari Dokubo

by Iyobosa Omoregie Former Commander, Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, Chief Ateke Tom, says the defeat of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 27, 2015

We will bring peace and security to Nigeria – GEJ assures

by Iyobosa Omoregie President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration would restore peace and security to every part ...

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Isime EseneDecember 26, 2014

Opinion: The essence of Christmas is reaching out to others

by Kingsley Ahanonu Nothing is new about this period, some might reason and so, it does no worth the revving excitements. ...

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Isime EseneDecember 25, 2014

Pray for peaceful elections next year – Gov. Okorocha

by Nnamdi Akpa Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season to pray for peaceful ...

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Op-Ed EditorOctober 15, 2014

@Graciemama: How to break up in peace (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae The craze for Brazilian, Peruvian and Indian hair is still ongoing and every fashion worthy babe tries ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 14, 2014

22-year-old cobbler nabbed for threatening people with a toy gun

by Mayowa Aboah Taofeek Aina, a 22-year-old cobbler has been arraigned for using a toy gun to threaten members of ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 21, 2014

Hit or Miss? Uproar as pregnant singer, Alicia Keys posts naked picture (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Pregnant singer, Alicia Keys has shed her clothes all in the sake off world peace – how ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 25, 2014

David Leffler: Dear PM Netanyahu, is bombing going to create lasting peace?

by David Leffler Remember “Show me the money,” from the film Jerry Maguire? We ask Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Show ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 15, 2014

Opinion: #Ebola- The handshake is now a symbol of death

by John Dania In Nigeria today, many dread this deadly virus so much so that no one wants to shake ...

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