The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has urged Nigerian youths to reject hate speech, misinformation and intolerance as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Ochogwu made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day training programme organised by the…

…the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, in partnership with the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID). It was coordinated by the IDFP’s co-chairmen, Rev. Abainatus Akila Hamman and Ameer Muhammad Jameel Muhammad, who led the gathering of religious leaders…

…across the state. Traditional rulers remain key stakeholders in community governance, conflict resolution and grassroots development in Plateau State.

…training, attended by 120 participants, is part of the programme's efforts to strengthen conflict resolution mechanisms and sustain peace across the oil-rich region. According to Otuaro, the Presidential Amnesty Programme's peacebuilding initiatives have continued to yield positive outcomes under the Federal Government…

…by decades of armed conflict, poverty and displacement through leadership training, conflict resolution and economic empowerment. "That is what deliberate peacebuilding looks like. And that is the standard I am calling all of us to bring to our work this year," he said. Reflecting on his more than four decades in Rotar…

…the very threat being fought. While de-radicalisation may have theoretical merit in conflict resolution models across the world, its implementation in Nigeria raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability and long-term security outcomes. Ultimately, Operation Safe Corridor reflects a deeper policy confusio…

…handling internal matters. “Dialogue remains the most viable and sustainable pathway to conflict resolution. Internal disputes must not be allowed to escalate into public tension or communal insecurity. All grievances should be addressed through structured engagement and peaceful reconciliation mechanisms,” the stateme…