Archives Tag: Peace
Armed Forces Remembrance Day
April 19, 2022
Today, January 15, 2021, is Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria. It is a day meant to celebrate the servicemen of the Nigerian armed forces both active and retired, especially war veterans. Without any doubt, the Nigerian army has played a tremendous role in defending the country against external and internal aggressors, especially Boko … Continue reading Armed Forces Remembrance Day
By ugo-chinedu
The Way Forward: Peace, Reconciliation, Rebuilding
April 19, 2022
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) notes with a deep sense of loss and pain, the loss of lives, property and livelihoods arising from the subsequent regrettable events following the recent peaceful EndSARS protests. We bemoan the unprecedented levels of destruction, plundering, arson, looting and vandalization that took place, which even with … Continue reading The Way Forward: Peace, Reconciliation, Rebuilding
By guestpost
Today Is International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
The role of education in the growth and development of any nation cannot be underestimated. Education which commonly entails the acquisition of knowledge through teaching and learning, has come to be accepted all over the globe. Any nation that wants a bright future must educate its people. Little wonder advanced and developed countries of the … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Education
By ugo-chinedu
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
April 19, 2022
The General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This is the date when in 1948 the first UN peacekeeping mission named the “United Nations Truce Supervision Organization”, or UNTSO, began operations in Palestine. Since then, the day has been set aside to two purposes: Pay … Continue reading International Day of UN Peacekeepers
By jeremiah
Be Careful What You Wish For – The Case of Biafra 1
April 19, 2022
Today I take up a subject that many hate, and for those who might think this is inappropriate, I have a few words for you: “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato “Just because you do not take an interest in … Continue reading Be Careful What You Wish For – The Case of Biafra 1
By chinedum
World Peace: Achievable Today
April 19, 2022
For many of us, discussions on world peace is null and void as it does not seem to sync with our daily lives. As we go about our routines, we must “learn to live with each other as brothers or we all perish as fools”. It is not the absence of war that creates peace, … Continue reading World Peace: Achievable Today
By adepeju
Marking World Press Freedom Day
April 19, 2022
Today marks the annual celebration of World Press Freedom Day as declared by United Nations General Assembly in December 1993. This day marks the importance of freedom of press while reminding the government and citizens of need to respect the media freedom of expression. This year’s World Press Freedom Day celebration held in Jakarta Indonesia … Continue reading Marking World Press Freedom Day
Living a Peaceful Life in a Troubled World
April 19, 2022
In the world we currently live in, there are so many troubles and problems around us such that we may find it hard to remain steady and strike a balance between every aspect of our being. Living a peaceful life has to do with letting go of all negative aspects and embracing the positive ones. … Continue reading Living a Peaceful Life in a Troubled World
By jelifat
New Music: Peace Around The World by Anny, Sammie Okposo, Jaywon and more
April 19, 2022
One of Nigeria’s finest female gospel singers, Anny has, along with some music stars, released a beautiful song song titled “Peace Around The World”. She is joined by Sammie Okposo, Onos, Jaywon, Vivian Stephen, Lamboginny, Henri Soul, Ibitayo Jeje, Nene The Soul Diva and Charles Granville on the track, and it was produced by Dr. Frabz. With just few days … Continue reading New Music: Peace Around The World by Anny, Sammie Okposo, Jaywon and more
By adaarinze
Love In Hard Places…
April 19, 2022
It was a beautiful night, everything was perfect and sweet, yet it beats me as to how everything turned sour. In one split second we went from expressing love to expressing hurt, from understanding what we shared to misunderstanding what was said. I wince at the disgust of it all, beat myself up over and over All I’ve ever had in my heart is love for him, value for what we shared.
