3 h. ago Late commencement, low turnout mar LGA poll in Lagos community

Late arrival of electoral officials as well as low turnout of voters marred the ongoing local government elections in Igando, read more Late commencement, low turnout mar LGA poll in Lagos community

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18 h. ago LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours 

By Emma Njoku The Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Sulaimon Raji (Jafo), has urged political actors in the state, especially in the Iba Kingdom, to engage responsibly, follow due process, and shun violence or provocation in tomorrow’s local government elections. The monarch added that only an atmosphere of peace and cooperation can […] The post LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Bafarawa Launches Arewa Initiative To Tackle Insecurity, Disunity

A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has launched the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative in Kaduna, with a call for collective action to address insecurity, disunity, and underdevelopment in Northern Nigeria. The event, held at Arewa House, brought together traditional leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups, and development partners, […]

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50 h. ago Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to curtail the escalating crisis and killings of innocent citizens in Benue and Taraba states, the Inter-faith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), Nigeria, has called on both governments, as well as the federal government, to increase their support for mediation and dialogue efforts. The Co-Chairman, IDFP Nigeria, […] The post Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs Attending Labour Party Event

The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has removed six traditional chiefs from their positions for attending the Labour Party’s campaign flag-off in Apapa without his approval. The monarch summoned a palace meeting on Monday, where he accused the affected chiefs of flouting palace protocols and impersonating him during the political outing. Those […] The post Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs Attending Labour Party Event appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Six Lagos chiefs sacked for ‘impersonating’ monarch at Labour Party campaign

Six traditional chiefs have been stripped of their titles by the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, after they attended the Labour Party campaign flag-off in Apapa, Lagos State. According to the monarch, the chiefs violated palace protocol by impersonating him at the event without his consent. The chiefs are Chief Lateef […] The post Six Lagos chiefs sacked for ‘impersonating’ monarch at Labour Party campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Be champions of nation building, Aiyedatiwa urges Corps members

Tribune Online Be champions of nation building, Aiyedatiwa urges Corps members “Let your actions speak honourably of your backgrounds. Always remember that you are ambassadors of unity, peace, and development. Live up to this noble calling,” he added. Be champions of nation building, Aiyedatiwa urges Corps members Tribune Online

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1 week ago Yoruba Youth Council demands Tinubu’s adoption of regional security network

…calls for peace, unity between Ooni, Alaafin The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW) has called on President Bola Tinubu read more Yoruba Youth Council demands Tinubu’s adoption of regional security network

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2 w. ago New Wave Of Insecurity Defying All Tactics Of Combating It – Sultan

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto and president general of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubukar III, has called for fervent prayers for security and peace, saying that the new wave of insecurity was seemingly defying all tactics of combating it. JNI secretary-general […]

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2 w. ago Hijrah 1447: MUSWEN urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria, global community

Tribune Online Hijrah 1447: MUSWEN urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria, global community THE Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called on Muslims across Nigeria and beyond to seek divine guidance, peace, and progress for the country and the global community as the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447, commences. In its New Year message signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, Executive […] Hijrah 1447: MUSWEN urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria, global community Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Trump Calls For Peace In Middle East After Iran’s Retaliatory Counter

As part of efforts to end war in the Middle East, United States of America’s President,  Donald Trump, has called for peace. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following Iran’s retaliatory strikes against an U.S. base in Qatar. Trump shrugged off Monday’s launch of multiple missiles at the United States’ Al Udeid base […] The post Trump Calls For Peace In Middle East After Iran’s Retaliatory Counter-Strikes On U.S. Base In Qatar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Trump calls for peace after Iran attacks US air base in Qatar

Tribune Online Trump calls for peace after Iran attacks US air base in Qatar The president encouraged both Iran and Israel to embrace peace and work towards harmony in the region, stressing the importance of moving beyond hostility. Trump calls for peace after Iran attacks US air base in Qatar Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Guber poll: Ekiti govt begs political stakeholders to maintain peace

Tribune Online Guber poll: Ekiti govt begs political stakeholders to maintain peace "We, therefore, call on all Ekiti sons and daughters to be ambassadors of peace before, during and after this election period." Guber poll: Ekiti govt begs political stakeholders to maintain peace Tribune Online

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3 w. ago C&S Church advocates shift from military tactics to dialogue in tackling insecurity

Tribune Online C&S Church advocates shift from military tactics to dialogue in tackling insecurity The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) has advocated a shift from Nigeria’s current kinetic approach to a more holistic and non-kinetic strategy in addressing the nation’s persistent security challenges. The church, noting that sustained military interventions have yet to yield the desired peace and stability, called on the government and stakeholders […] C&S Church advocates shift from military tactics to dialogue in tackling insecurity Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment

From Shafa’atu Suleima, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to renounce violence and reintegrate into society as part of its strategic call for lasting peace and sustainable security in the state, expressing caution over the unregulated deployment of forest guards across the North-West region. […] The post Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month APC chieftain tackles Air Peace over alleged maltreatment of Oshiomhole

Tribune Online APC chieftain tackles Air Peace over alleged maltreatment of Oshiomhole A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has called out Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading indigenous airline, over its alleged mistreatment of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, calling for immediate regulatory sanctions by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and a total overhaul of the agency. APC chieftain tackles Air Peace over alleged maltreatment of Oshiomhole Tribune Online

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