Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the constitution of a panel of inquiry to investigate and resolve the ongoing chieftaincy dispute between the towns of Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in the Obokun Local Government Council area. This decision comes in the wake of violent clashes that erupted following the appointment of a new traditional … Read more
Mediators have brokered a significant agreement between Israel and Hamas to exchange Palestinian prisoners for the bodies of Israeli hostages, signaling a fragile but ongoing ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The deal, reached on Wednesday, involves the release of Palestinian detainees who were supposed to be freed by Israeli authorities last Saturday. In return, Hamas … Read more
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has pledged its support for the African Union (AU) Peace Fund by donating a substantial $500,000. This donation aligns with UBA’s ongoing commitment to promoting peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent. The contribution was made to support the AU’s efforts outlined in its ambitious Africa Agenda 2063, … Read more
The Herdsmen-Farmers Dispute Resolution Committee in Gagarawa Local Government Area, Jigawa State, has intensified its mediation efforts to curb the persistent clashes between farmers and herders in the region. Led by the District Head of Gagarawa and Dokajin Gumel, Kabir Usman, the committee convened a crucial peace mediation meeting on Thursday in Zingaran and Jaftar … Read more
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on state governments to empower traditional rulers with administrative authority and necessary logistics to tackle the persistent conflicts between herders and farmers. KACRAN’s National President, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, made this appeal in a statement issued in Damaturu, emphasizing the urgent need for traditional … Read more
China has thrown its support behind the proposed negotiations between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun welcomed the development, emphasizing Beijing’s long-standing stance on diplomatic resolution. “Russia and the U.S. are both influential powers, … Read more
Major General Folusho Oyinlola, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, has promised to remain impartial and fair in addressing the security challenges in Plateau State. He made this statement during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government … Read more
A long-running chieftaincy dispute in Nasarawa State has tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left many homes destroyed, exacerbating tensions in the Odu electoral ward of Maraba Udege Development Area. The violent confrontation, which has been simmering for over three years, stems from an ongoing land ownership dispute between the Afo people … Read more
The Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt is slated to reopen on Saturday, marking a significant development following the release of the fourth batch of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. This move comes after Israel’s approval to open the crossing, as confirmed by a Hamas official and a source involved in the ongoing discussions. … Read more
A deeply emotional and poignant moment unfolded on Thursday, January 30, 2025, as Israeli hostage Agam Berger was reunited with her parents, Shlomi and Merav, at an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) facility near the Gaza border. The reunion, captured in newly released images, marks the end of a harrowing ordeal for Agam, who was held … Read more