By Mohammed Abubakar In a bid to strengthen the existing peaceful relationship between Muslims and Christians in Yobe State, the state Hisbah Commission has organized a statewide interfaith dialogue between followers of the two major religions. The dialogue, supported by the World Bank-assisted Multisectoral Crises Recovery Project (MCRP), aimed at building…
Jacqueline David KUCHING, MALAYSIA: As the calendar aligns in a unique occurrence, Christians and Muslims around the world find themselves observing Lent and Ramadan at the same time – two sacred periods of fasting, reflection and spiritual devotion. This rare overlap brings a deeper sense of unity among different faiths, highlighting…
By Emeka Alex Duru ‘The recent killing spree in Bokkos is worrisome and we fear that the way things are going, if not well-managed, it could lead to anarchy. Therefore, Government should rise to the occasion and act decisively’ Two major interventions on the disturbances in Plateau state, prompted this contribution.…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman For the past two decades, Nigeria’s Plateau State has been a recurring headline, both domestically and internationally, and tragically, for all the wrong reasons. Once celebrated as the nation’s “safe haven” and proudly proclaiming itself the “Home of Peace and Tourism,” the state has been transformed into…
Hartford International University’s Board of Trustees has selected the Rev. Dr. Sherry Turner as the 12th President of the 191-year-old institution. On July 1, 2025, Dr. Turner will succeed President Joel N. Lohr, who has led HIU since 2018. Dr. Turner was recently the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Rhodes…