by Akan Ido In an early morning Independence Day broadcast today (Tuesday), President Goodluck Jonathan announced the setting up of an Advisory Committee to establish modalities for a national conference aimed at resolving issues that currently cause friction in the polity. President Jonathan said that the committee which will have Dr. Femi Okurounmu as its... Read More

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October 1, 2013

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“Nigeria is still a work in progress”: 10 things to note from President Jonathan’s Independence Day broadcast (READ)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan gave his Independence Day broadcast to the nation earlier today expressing optimism about the future of the country and conviction that Nigeria is on a steady course to greatness. He spoke about the menace of terrorism assuring citizens that his administration will do all in its power to squash... Read More

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September 20, 2013

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Donu Kogbara: Niger Deltans for Jonathan and Amaechi

by Donu Kogbara We feel that Jonathan and Amaechi should forget about destructive distractions, let bygones be bygones, relate to each other like brothers and ferociously concentrate – alongside other South-South VIPs – on transforming our geopolitical zone into a harmonious, thriving socio-economic success story. SOME folks are warped. They love trouble, find a way... Read More

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September 9, 2013

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Opinion: Regulating religious preaching in the North (1)

by Ibrahim Waziri …I submitted, with emphasis on Northern Nigeria, that the Nigerian nation must be interested in regulating religious preaching and practice for the restoration of peace and fair neighbourliness, economic and social progress to the region. The idea of a nation since time is that of a representation of what is more of... Read More

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September 7, 2013

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PDP crisis: Drama in Abuja as OBJ’s peace move fails

by Akan Ido The peace meeting organised yesterday by a select group of the Peoples Democratic Party elders to look for a lasting solution to the crisis bedevilling the party is yet to make a breakthrough. Reports say both factions of the party, the Bamanga Tukur group and that of Kawu Baraje stuck to... Read More

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September 1, 2013

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“War, never again”: Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria

Pope Francis smiles as he arrives for a private visit at the Saint Agostino church in Rome August 28, 2013. Pope Francis on Sunday urged the international community to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict in Syria and announced he would lead a worldwide day of prayer for peace in the country on September 7. Francis... Read More

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August 15, 2013

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Mali to give Pres. Jonathan highest award for peace

by Oge Okonkwo President Goodluck Jonathan will today, be conferred with the highest honour of the Republic of Mali, for his extreme importance in restoration of peace and security in that country. This statement was made by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting with Federal Executive... Read More

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May 19, 2013

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She speaks! Vice-President Sambo’s wife begs Islamic organizations to support peace

by NAN Wife of the Vice President, Amina Sambo, on Saturday appealed to Islamic organizations to support the Federal Government by preaching peace, to tackle insecurity in the country. Mrs. Sambo made appeal at the Annual Al-Habibiyyah Women Forum, an NGO, in Abuja. Represented by the wife of the Niger governor, Jummai Babangida Aliyu, Mrs.... Read More

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April 18, 2013

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Opinion: Boko Haram: Will amnesty lead to peace?

by Odinkalu Chigozirim and Simon Sylvester Shanum Boko Haram members mostly are faceless which will impact negatively on the proposed Amnesty. The emerging trends of terrorism in Nigeria and the activities of the dreaded sect Jama’atu Ahlus Sunnah Lidda’awatiwal- Jihad (People Committed to the Prophet’s Teachings and Jihad) popularly referred to as Boko Haram has assumed... Read More

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January 28, 2013

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Oluwadunsin Tinuoye: The kind of peace I want (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I knew I did that because I wanted her to do my work- her job, effectively well. I didn’t want delays or excuses, so I bought peace of mind with one hundred thousand naira. I woke up this morning with just one wish, today has to be better than yesterday. That was all I wished... Read More

generosity, gratitude, kindness, Oluwadunsin Tinuoye, peace

November 23, 2012

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Nonye Ujowundu: Going forward (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I am not saying my life is perfect yet. I just know it is near perfect now. I have not written a poem in about 8 years now. I’m not even sure why I stopped writing them. To make it worse, I just recently tore my old hand written collection of poems. It’s the only... Read More

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November 18, 2012

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Why always me?

by Sotonte Kingdom Sometimes, I don’t want to live anymore, but then again, I haven’t even seen much of this world. I want to stay, but they don’t want me to. Dear mirror on the wall, I have being keeping this to myself. But, I just can’t anymore. “She’s crazy,” everyone says. “I hate her,”... Read More

care, Comfort, death, depression, humanity, Love, peace

July 12, 2012

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Fire from the Mountains

by Segun Adeniyi In the last couple of days, I have had to imagine the tragedy of last Sunday at Barakin Ladi and Riyom, Plateau State, when Senator Gyang Dantong led the procession to give a final burial rites to their kiths and kins. It was bad enough that the people being buried were brutally... Read More

corruption, peace, plateau state, segun adeniyi, senator datong

February 21, 2012

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Abdullahi Aborode: “Are Muslims Bombers?”

By Abdullahi Aborode Writing this article to enlighten many about Islam is a Jihad on itself. In recent years there have been several terrorist attacks in various countries and now these atrocious acts have become rampant in our country (Nigeria). Unfortunately, these acts have been convened by Islamists. It is a blow on every right... Read More

islam, peace, suicide, terrorism

Pres. Jonathan sets up committee to plan National Conference

“Nigeria is still a work in progress”: 10 things to note from President Jonathan’s Independence Day broadcast (READ)

Donu Kogbara: Niger Deltans for Jonathan and Amaechi

Opinion: Regulating religious preaching in the North (1)

PDP crisis: Drama in Abuja as OBJ’s peace move fails

“War, never again”: Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria

Mali to give Pres. Jonathan highest award for peace

She speaks! Vice-President Sambo’s wife begs Islamic organizations to support peace

Opinion: Boko Haram: Will amnesty lead to peace?

Oluwadunsin Tinuoye: The kind of peace I want (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Nonye Ujowundu: Going forward (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Why always me?

Olusegun Adeniyi: Fire from the Mountains

Abdullahi Aborode: “Are Muslims Bombers?”

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