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Philanthropist Tsar conferred with UNIPGC Doctorate Award in UK
Dr. Livinus Adzer Tsar, a renowned Nigerian philanthropist has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Award in Leadership and Governance by the American University of Peace and Governance in conjunction with the United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), at the 3rd Edition of the Global Leadership Investment Summit and Peace Award at the House of Lords, British Parliament, London, UK.
In his remarks, Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah, UNIPGC Global President and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, urged the recipients to serve as worthy peace ambassadors and exemplary leaders on the global stage.
He added that the recognition was due to their outstanding contributions to sustainable humanitarian efforts, social work, and development management.
Dr. Tsar is the first Benue indigene to be inducted as a member of the UNIPGC which has its headquarters in Atlanta, GA in the United States of America.
The UNIPGC is a Civil Society/Diplomatic organization devoted to the promotion of Sustainable Peace, Good Governance Advocacy and Poverty Eradication across the globe.
Also speaking, Dr Graziella Thake, Secretary General of UNIPGC, said the Doctorate Award was given to Dr. Tsar, as a result of his dedication to investment in property eradication programs, peace initiative and empowering of Nigerian youths, women, vulnerable and widows.
Award is in recognition of the activities of the recipient, Livinus Tsar in ensuring peace, good governance, empowerment, community development and skill acquisition of thousands of Benue people and Nigerians, he added.
In his remarks, Dr Tsar reaffirms his support for the mandates of the Benue State government in several areas of governance. He has also promised to lubricate and oil the wheels of relationships between the state government led by Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia and the people of the state and had also created public awareness on the various activities of the government.
He retirated the commencement of his skill acquisition for thousands of Benue State people on sewing, making of organic fertilizer, barbing, hairdressing, shoe making, fabrics making, and many other vocations skills where over hundreds of trainees who have completed their trainings have collected N300,000.00 each.
Dr Tsar emphasized that through his organization, Livitsar Support Group For Alia/Tinubu 2027, he donated several motorized boreholes with reticulation across the 23 local government of Benue State.
In a brief remark, Prof. Kohol Iornem, Director of Programmes at London Graduate School, described the honor as a call to deepen his commitment to sustainable peace and development while thanking the dignitaries for finding time to attend and celebrate the awardee.
UNIPGC is Governed by the Supreme Council which constitutes the highest order of the organogram and is headed by the Global President who doubles as the Chairman of the Supreme Council to oversee the affairs of all activities and programs of UNIPGC worldwide.
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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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