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From Bitter Enemies to Co-Founders of Interfaith Organisation: Nigerian Imam, Pastor Won £50,000 Commonwealth Peace Prize

By Abimbola Abatta Imagine two Nigerian, a Muslim and a Christian, who were once bitter enemies winning the inaugural £50,000 Commonwealth Peace Prize for excellence in peacebuilding. Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye, the co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation…

Tuggar: Despite Challenges, Nigeria’s Youths Can Transform their Lives Through Peace, Love

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The need for Nigeria’s youths to embrace peace was brought to the fore at the 8th international conference on Love and Tolerance, organised by the Institute For Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and a Turkish group…

Sharia panels good for religious harmony in South-West – JAMB registrar

By Adekunle Sulaimon The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has urged South-West leaders to endorse the formation of Sharia panels in the region to foster peace and religious harmony. Oloyede, who doubles as the…

Israeli, Palestinian, and American youth unite for peace

_A group of young participants from the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes, meet Pope Francis at the end of the General Audience on Wednesday, February 5. A letter, signed by all of them and symbolizing their commitment…

The Future of Dialogue

_Three heart shapes with the words faith, hope, and love_ Our Jubilee for Interfaith and Ecumenism draws to a close this week with a reflection on the future of dialogue between different faith groups. Fr Paul Cannon, our Episcopal Vicar…

Pope: ‘Religions must work together to seek bridges of peace’

_Pope Francis meets in the Vatican with a delegation of the Muslim Bektashi Order of Dervishes from Albania and highlights the critical role of interreligious dialogue in building a peaceful coexistence among peoples._ By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis reiterated on…

Fourth session of Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference highlights citizenship and unity

Manama, Feb. 20 (BNA): Participants in the fourth session of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference – One Nation, One Shared Destiny, titled “Intra-Islamic Dialogue and Citizenship Issues”, emphasised the need for collective efforts to address contemporary challenges, build on shared values,…
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