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IPCR Urges Muslim To Pray For Peace, Development Of Nigeria
IPCR Urges Muslim To Pray For Peace, Development Of Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has called Muslim Umma in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha to pray for peace and development of Nigeria.
Ochogwu, while extending his warmest congratulations to Muslims in the country on the occasion of the festival, said the “Festival of Sacrifice” is a celebration of faith, obedience and devotion. He urged Nigerians to acknowledge the values of sacrifice, compassion, generosity that are embodied in the spirit of Eid al-Adha.
Ochogwu, also charged Nigerians regardless of their religious beliefs or backgrounds, to use this occasion to promote peace, unity, love and harmony, noting that without these virtues a nation is far from development.
He said occasion like this call for a sober reflection, insisting that “our minds should dwell on those things that bind us together and also capable of promoting development in the country.”
He said that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is aware of the current challenges in our country and is working round the clock to ensure that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
He however charged Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s administration in his steady steps to make Nigeria great.
He noted that Mr. President’s decisions are geared towards revamping the economy, block all loopholes, curtail insecurity, promote businesses and infrastructural developments amongst other things.
Appealing to Nigerians to give the government of President Tinubu more time, Ochogwu said this is the right occasion, the celebration of Eid al-Adha, a significant event in the Islamic calendar, where Nigerians should acknowledge the values of sacrifice, compassion, generosity that are embodied in this celebration.
He said that the Institute is aware of the enormous challenges facing the country, but charged Nigerians to keep hope alive and continue to have faith that a new Nigeria will rise from the ashes of these challenges.
Ochogwu said: “Let our thoughts and actions be peaceful, tolerant, and receptive towards one another as this is the only organic means to change the dangerous narrative that has eaten deep into our social fabrics and national cohesion. Nigerians should rise up with one accord to build a nation of our dream.
“I congratulate all Nigerians on this auspicious occasion and wish everyone a happy Eid al-Adha.”
IPCR Urges Muslim To Pray For Peace, Development Of Nigeria
Security forces restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Kwali, Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have restored calm in Dadu community, Kwali Area Council, following a clash between farmers and herders on Friday.
Sources told Zagazola that the clash erupted after cattle allegedly destroyed a beneseed farm belonging to one Yunana Garba.
It said preliminary investigation revealed that while Garba’s son, Yunana Naroka, was chasing the cattle out of the farm, he was macheted on the head, while his father was struck on the neck with a grazing stick.
The sources added that a Fulani woman, identified as Amina Abdullahi, sustained a machete injury on her palm during the altercation.
According to the sources, the victims were rushed to Goje Clinic, Ijah, and Abu Fatima Hospital, Kwali, for medical attention and are reported to be in stable condition.
The sources said a combined team of Army, police, DSS operatives, and local vigilantes was immediately deployed to the area to restore order.
The sources added that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation into the incident was ongoing.
Security forces restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Kwali, Abuja
Youths in Anambra protest against drugs, child trafficking, prostitution
By: Zagazola Makama
Some youths of Amawbia community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra on Friday staged a peaceful protest against drug trafficking, child trafficking and prostitution.
Zagazola gathered that about 50 youths led by Nnagbuo Chinwendu stormed the Police Command Headquarters with placards bearing inscriptions, including “No to drugs, child trafficking and prostitution.”
The protesters expressed concern over alleged child prostitution and drug trafficking in some brothels in Amawbia.
They were addressed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, who assured them that their grievances would be given the necessary attention.
According to the command, the protesters expressed satisfaction with the assurances and dispersed peacefully to their homes and lawful businesses.
It added that the situation in the state remains calm, with monitoring ongoing.
Youths in Anambra protest against drugs, child trafficking, prostitution
Woman killed in armed robbery attack in Kaduna South
By: Zagazola Makama
A 62-year-old woman, Ayinda Dauda, has been stabbed to death by her wheelbarrow pusher in Kurmin Gwari, Kaduna South Local Government Area.
The incident occurred on Sept. 12 at about 12:30 p.m. when the suspect, who usually conveyed the woman’s load on market days, allegedly attacked her with a knife.
Sources told Zagazola that the victim was dispossessed of her money, handset and other valuables during the attack.
She was rushed to A.P. Smart Hospital for medical attention but was confirmed dead by a doctor while receiving treatment.
Her body was later released to the family for burial according to Christian rites, at their request for no post-mortem examination.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the fleeing suspect, while investigation into the matter continues.
Woman killed in armed robbery attack in Kaduna South
Security forces restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Kwali, Abuja
Youths in Anambra protest against drugs, child trafficking, prostitution
Woman killed in armed robbery attack in Kaduna South
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