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Christian and Muslim organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition for Peace and Justice have concluded plans to convene a National Mega Peace Summit aimed at promoting unity and strengthening the fight against insecurity across Nigeria. The interfaith summit, scheduled to hold next week Saturday in Kaduna and Abuja, is expected to attract grassroots religious leaders from across the country, particularly from the northern region. In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Dr. Othman Musa Idris and Pastor John Simon Jita, the coalition reaffirmed that unity, mutual understanding and collective action remain essential to overcoming the forces threatening the nation’s peace and development. According to the organisers, the summit will provide a strategic platform for Christian and Muslim leaders to engage in dialogue, exchange perspectives and develop joint approaches to tackling the rising threats of terrorism, banditry and violent extremism. They...

Group Hails Senator Abdul Aziz Yari for Strengthening Peace, Religious Harmony in Northern Nigeria The International Peace Advocacy Forum (IPAF) has commended Senator Abdul Aziz Yari for what it described as his exceptional and consistent contributions toward promoting peace, unity, and religious tolerance across Northern Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Haruna, the forum praised the former Zamfara State Governor for demonstrating exemplary leadership through deliberate and sustained engagements with both Christian and Muslim communities aimed at building trust and fostering harmony. According to the group, Senator Yari’s continued outreach to churches, victims of banditry, and survivors of insurgency attacks reflects his deep compassion and unwavering commitment to the welfare of all Nigerians regardless of religious or ethnic background. “As a former governor and now a serving senator, Senator Yari has shown courage and empathy in defending vul...

Abuja Summit: Amaechi, Shehu Sani Clash Over Tinubu’s Administration A heated exchange ensued on Monday in Abuja between former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, during the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025, as both clashed over the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Amaechi, in his remarks at the summit organized by the Movement for Electoral Reform, took a swipe at the current administration, describing it as “insensitive to the yearnings of Nigerians.” He lamented the worsening hardship across the country, accusing the government of failing to deliver good governance and protect citizens from economic suffering. “People are suffering, yet there is no ASUU, no NLC, no NANS to mount pressure on the government. Nigerians are quiet when they should be demanding accountability,” Amaechi said, warning that Tinubu’s government is “defeatable” through democratic means. Howev...

Renowned media consultant and oil and gas sector expert, Abdullahi Sabiu, popularly known as Maijarida, has congratulated Hon. Nuru Dantsoho on his resounding victory in the just-concluded Jalingo Local Government Chairmanship election held on the 8th of this month. In a statement personally signed by him, Maijarida described Hon. Dantsoho’s triumph as “well-justified and reflective of the people’s overwhelming confidence in his leadership capacity and service record.” He noted that Hon. Dantsoho’s deep grassroots connection, humility, and dedication to the welfare of his people have continued to earn him broad acceptance and admiration across Jalingo and beyond. According to Maijarida, the people of Jalingo made a wise choice by entrusting their mandate to a man who has consistently demonstrated commitment to inclusive governance and community progress. He expressed confidence that Hon. Dantsoho’s administration would usher in an era of peace, accountability, and sustainab...

By Umar Zubainatu Kambari  Greenville LNG, a leading Nigerian energy company, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s gas revolution through expanded production and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) for domestic consumption. The company, which pioneered LNG distribution in Nigeria, operates a “virtual pipeline” model that transports LNG by tanker trucks to various parts of the country bringing clean energy to locations not connected to the national gas grid. Building on this success, Greenville has diversified into the CNG and “L-CNG” (liquefied-compressed natural gas) sectors to power vehicles, industries, and other commercial users. The firm has also established several refuelling stations nationwide to improve access to gas-based fuels. In August 2024, Greenville commissioned a major hub station in Lafia, Nasarawa State, with the capacity to dispense 32 tons of CNG and 220 tons of LNG per day. The Lafia station jo...

URGENT NEED FOR COUNCIL OF STATE: AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA In the wake of the United States’ Allegation of Christian Genocide and the Designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”, Your Excellency, Sir, there is an urgent need to convene Council of State meeting to address the matter. May peace, wisdom and divine guidance continue to be upon you as you steer the affairs of our great nation at this critical moment in history. I humbly write this open letter, Your Excellency, not out of disregard for established channels of communication, but out of necessity and duty.   _"Convening the Council of State will project confidence to both domestic and international observers – a clear demonstration that Nigeria’s leadership is united, alert and proactive in defending its sovereignty."_  My current position and limited ...