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Collaboration, Strategic Investment Key To Curb Violence – Author
Mariam Sanni
An author, Jennifer Alih has emphasized that collaboration and strategic investments are key factors in preventing and reducing violence.
.Alih made this know while speaking at One Year Anniversary and book launch titled ; From Silence to Strength, in Abuja.
It could be recalled that the country has witnessed a rise in violent incidents, one of which prompted President Bola Tinubu on November 26 to declare a state of emergency and order the recruitment of additional security personnel.
She explained that violence is not destiny, culture, normal, and is not inevitable and can be reduced through
courage to confront hard truths.
The author who is also a philanthropist, humanitarian leader, and a social entrepreneur said the project was driven by alarming statistics that show the prevalence of violence nationwide.
“Statistics tell us that one in three persons will experience violence in their lifetime. Every 10 minutes, someone is killed by someone they know. These are not just numbers — they are sons, daughters, neighbours, friends, parents. They are us,” she said.
“Violence is not destiny. Violence is not culture. Violence is not normal. Violence is not inevitable. With collaboration, strategic investments and the courage to confront hard truths, violence can be prevented, reduced, and ultimately defeated,” she added.
Alih described From Silence to Strength and its accompanying programme, The Victoria Show, as a movement committed to preventing violence, not merely discussing it.
The Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Halims, during his remark at the event , reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling insecurity and all forms of violence across the country.
Halims said the government remained committed to addressing the growing insecurity.
He added that the National Assembly was ready to strengthen existing laws and introduce new ones were necessary to curb violence and insecurity.
He said, “You can see that the government is very determined to curb violence, banditry and insecurity. The APC government is doing very well in that regard.
“There are existing laws we can review, we can enact further, we can make amendments — that’s what lawmaking is all about. My duty is to ensure the laws are enacted.”
The event drew advocates, policymakers, partners and supporters united by a common message: breaking the cycle of silence is key to building safer communities.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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