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China asks Nigeria to Jealously Guide Her Culture

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China asks Nigeria to Jealously Guide Her Culture

By: Michael Mike

Chinese government has advised Nigeria to jealously guide against her culture, insisting it is the foundation of national development and the driving force of social progress.

Speaking in Abuja at the celebration of the World Culture Day organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Li Xuda said China  is ever ready to support Nigerian government in celebration of the nation’s culture.

Xuda who recalled the celebration of the 2022 World Culture Day in Nigeria with activities that include African drum, Nigerian traditional dance, wrestling, Chinese Martial arts, lion dance performed during the Road Walk for Cultural Demonstration, said China firmly supported Nigerian government to ensure the success of the activities.

He said: “As to the importance of culture, I’d like to say that culture is the foundation of national development and the driving force of social progress. Both China and Nigeria are cultural giants with a long history. Culture plays an important role in the historical process of their national independence and revitalization.”

He added that: “The concept of harmony is most emphasized by Chinese in its culture. At the level of man and nature, we advocate harmony in coexistence; at the level of family and society, we advocate harmony in integration; at the level of nation and civilization, we advocate harmony in diversity; at the level of state and governance, we advocate harmony development. In short, our ultimate goal is to create a harmonious world with peaceful development of mankind.

Xuda said: “Nowadays we always say “The relationship between two countries is based on the affection between two countries’ civilians”, cultural exchanges really can make it possible! I think the essence of cultural exchange is people to people exchange, which serves as a bridge, promotes the mutual understanding and mutual learning between countries. Here I do hope the cultural exchanges between us will further wonderful cultural events like today’s co-organizing strengthened through celebration.”

In her opening remark, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Culture, Dr. Ifeoma Anyanwutaku, said the Nigerian culture has continued to inspire various artistic expressions from music, film, cinematography, fashion, photography, arts and craft, etc, providing the leverage for indigenous artists to tap into the vast resources of our unique culture in creating various forms of art that have continued to blaze the trail globally. 

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She added that: “These various artistic strides have translated into enormous economic gains for our country in revenue generation and job creation for our teeming youth and women.”

She noted that the World Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development has continued to provide a springboard for showcasing and promoting our culture as well as creating a veritable platform for dialogue and national development.

Anyanwutaku, who was represented by one of the directors in the ministry, said: “As patriotic Nigerians, the security of our country is our collective responsibility. While the Federal Government continues to channel resources towards ridding our nation of the multifaceted challenges faced by the security infrastructure of the nation, we must complement efforts of government in addressing the increasing security issues created by enemies of nationhood by deploying cultural elements in fighting this menace.

“Our diversity is our strength, and Nigerians are free to live in any part of the country other than their ancestral home,” she insisted.

She noted that: “Our unique and diverse cultural neritage is a unifier and irrespective of differences in expression, we share commonality aspects of our way of life. This is why we must continue to place more emphasis on the things that binds us a people.”

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Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger

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By: Zagazola Makama

A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.

The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.

However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.

Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.

“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.

No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

By: Michael Mike

Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.

The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.

The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.

The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.

The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.

According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.

The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.

It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

By: Michael Mike

A community leader and the Waziri Mushere of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Yohana Margif has expressed dismay over the incessant killing of innocent citizens of the community.

Margif made this known in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

He called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to halt what he described as genocide against the people, which he said was being perpetrated by suspected herdsmen.

Margif also called on Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and other security chiefs in the country, to rein in the alleged culprits.

He said: “I would like to draw the attention of the topmost leadership in Nigeria to the deteriorating dire security situation in Plateau, particularly in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos LGA.

“I urge President Tinubu to take immediate decisive action to halt these endless and senseless killings, protect lives and properties, and secure the future of the Mushere people, and other victims of obvious genocide against the people.

“Herdsmen are killing our innocent people, burning their homes, looting their foodstuff, property, livestock, and taking over their ancestral lands,” he said.

According to the Abuja-based real estate mogul, the attacks and attendant killings have intensified recently since the onset of this year’s farming season.

Margif further said that the people had been displaced from their villages and ancestral homes and were forced to become internally displaced persons in the country.

He emphasised that the situation required immediate intervention by all stakeholders in order to prevent further escalation and inflict an irredeemable harm by wiping out the entire community from the surface of the earth.

He lamented that: “Since President Tinubu’s administration began, Plateau State has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence and loss of lives.

“This is the current sad reality. Our people are constantly under the threat of the enemy’s bullets and can’t sleep with two eyes closed due to the perpetual unleashing of violence against them by external forces.

“Something urgent must be done to stem the tide of violence and end this war against the people in order not to
harm this administration’s reputation,” Margif said.

In the past couple of days, suspected herdsmen militia killed no fewer than 35 people in the localities of Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere and Kwahas localities in Mushere Chiefdom.

Chairman, Bokkos Community Peace Observers, Kefas Mallai, who confirmed the killings to newsmen, said the victims included a 70-year-old Pastor of COCIN LCC Kwakas-Mushere, Mimang Lekyil, who was attacked and killed in the church.

He said that the pastor’s wife was also shot in the leg and was admitted at the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment, he said.

“Bokkos has never been this insecure, with the people being butchered as we are currently witnessing,” Lilian Madaki, from the Mushere community told journalists.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina, also confirmed the incident in a statement saying security forces including police and military personnel, had been deployed in the affected communities.

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