Agency seeks support of non-state actors to curb conflicts in Plateau
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has called on non-state actors and other critical stakeholders to support its efforts towards curbing the circle of violence […]
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Insecurity: expert calls for transformation of NSCDC to National Guard
A security expert, Olu Ajanaku has called on the Federal Government to transform the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to a virile national guard. Ajanaku […]
UNDP to invest N320m on youths, IDPs in Benue
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday said it was investing additional N320 million to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and equip youths in […]
Zamfara Assembly Goofed on NSA, By Lawal Ibrahim
Last Thursday, the Zamfara State House of Assembly purportedly passed a vote of no confidence on the National Security Adviser, retired Major General Babagana Monguno, […]
Don’t halt deregulation of petrol, CSOs tell FG
A Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) on Saturday sought the sustainance of deregulation of the price of […]
Okomu oil hosts stakeholders, spends N20m on whistleblowers
The Management of Okomu Oil Palm in Edo, near Benin, says whistle blowers have received over N20 million, after saving the company from […]
‘Nigeria is not a mistake’, says Tambuwal
Amidst the intractable conflicts being witnessed across Nigeria, Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reaffirmed that the country is prominent and […]
Zulum lauds Army onslaught to recover Marte from insurgents
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the latest onslaught by the Nigerian Army to recapture Marte, the headquarters of Marte Local Government Area of […]
Farmer- Herder Crises: Malami proposes commission for pastoralism
By Chimezie Godfrey The Attorney General of the federation and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has proposed the establishment of a commission for pastoralism […]
The rise and rise of regional and ethnic warlords, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
For the right thinking Nigerian burning with patriotic fervor, there are genuine reasons to be apprehensive about the widened rift among the regions […]
Insecurity: Senate advocates stiffer penalties for illegal bearers of firearms
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday, advocated for stiffer penalties for anyone caught in possession of firearm not legally procure in Nigeria. This was […]
House asks Nigeria Police to investigate Shasa violence
…to join Buhari’s panel on consultations The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a speedy and thorough investigation into the […]
Obalende: Lagos Govt resolves NURTW, RTEAN fracas
The Lagos State Government has resolved the fracas between the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of […]
DSS warns against plans to cause ethnic, religious violence
The Department of State Services (DSS) has again warned against plans by some persons and groups to exploit some fault lines to cause ethno-religious […]
Ethno-religious conflicts: Group advises journalists to be peace agents
The Centre for the Study of African Culture and Communication (CESACC), on Friday in Port Harcourt, called on journalists to be peace agents in the […]
Sunday Igboho and the Yoruba Nation, By Reuben Abati
In the past week, in the South Western part of Nigeria, we have been treated to stories of conflicts in Ondo and Oyo States between […]
Coalition convokes ‘all Northern Nigeria Security Review in Kaduna’
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG says it has resolved to convoke an “all Northern Nigeria Security Review in Kaduna on Monday 14th and Tuesday […]
Social justice solution to incessant conflicts in Taraba – Traditional ruler
A traditional ruler in Taraba, Chief David Gbaa, on Wednesday, called on relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure social justice for all in the state. […]
Insecurity: Northern women cry for help
Women under the umbrella of Northern Women Peace Forum have cried out to the Nigerian government to find a lasting solution to the wave […]
#EndSARS protests, human Security and good governance in Nigeria
By Obiora Okonkwo Ph.D It is now roughly three weeks since Nigeria was rocked by one of the most intense nationwide street protests in her […]
Opportunity in #EndSARS protests, By Issa Aremu
Two years ago yours comradely did a reflection on the challenges of youth bulge. Entitled Nigerian Youth; A SWOT Analysis (Daily Trust: April 23 2018 […]
Nigeria @ 60: Equity, Justice, panacea to unity, progress – Sen Nnamani
Former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has for the umpteenth time reminded […]
Boko Haram changes strategy, recruits child soldiers – MNJTF
Boko Haram has continued to introduce new strategies in an effort to resuscitate it’s declining influence in the Lake Chad Basin According to a statement […]
Buhari, governors call for joint strategy to end conflicts
President Muhammadu Buhari and State Governors on Tuesday ended their meeting on the state of the nation’s security with call for a joint strategy to […]