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The Era of global peace and diplomacy is over – PeacePro Warns

........says survival, not peace is the new world order

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has declared that the world has officially entered an era where peace and global diplomacy no longer serve as effective tools for resolving international disputes. The organization has therefore called on African leaders to urgently devise continental strategies to shield the continent from the rising tide of global instability and militarism.

In a public statement delivered by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, PeacePro cited the growing number of armed conflicts across the world and the failure of international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) to prevent or resolve them, as clear evidence that the age of diplomacy is over.

“From 2020 to 2025, over 30 major conflicts and wars have erupted or escalated globally, including in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and the Sahel region,” Hamzat stated.

“Despite these alarming developments, the international community has proven largely powerless. Ceasefire agreements are routinely violated, UN resolutions are ignored, and diplomacy has lost its power to compel peace.”

PeacePro noted that international institutions, particularly the UN and its Security Council, have been unable to enforce global norms or mediate effectively between warring parties.

Hamzat stressed that Africa must take lessons from this global failure and adopt a new strategic doctrine rooted in self-reliance, unity, and defense capability.

“Africa cannot afford to be caught unprepared in this emerging global disorder,” he said. “We must build our own internal capacities to secure the continent. Peace is no longer a global priority, survival is.”

The organization warned that foreign military presence in Africa, rather than providing long term stability, may pose a threat in the current world order where self-interest and hard power dominate international relations.

PeacePro called on the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, SADC, and other regional blocs to urgently revise their peace and security frameworks and move beyond dependence on international diplomacy to protect African lives and interests.

“Africa needs a new security architecture that reflects current global realities. We must be proactive, not reactive. In a world where peace is no longer the goal, preparedness becomes our only safeguard,” Hamzat added.

The group reaffirmed its longstanding advocacy for the demilitarization of Africa from foreign powers, while emphasizing the need to replace foreign dependency with strong, homegrown security systems.

PeacePro concluded its statement with a strong warning, “The era of global diplomacy is over. War has returned as the language of power. African leaders must act now or risk becoming victims of a global order that no longer respects negotiation.”

TERRORISTS PLOTTING TO CARVE OUT PARALLEL STATE WITHIN NIGERIA, WARNS GBENGA HASHIM

…CALLS ON PATRIOTIC FORCES TO UNITE ACROSS PARTY, RELIGIOUS AND REGIONAL DIVIDE

Former Presidential candidate and Frontline politician, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over a deepening security crisis in Nigeria, warning that a coalition of terror groups with global links are actively plotting to establish a Parallel State within the country.

Hashim made the revelation in response to the recent massacre of over 200 civilians in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. He described the incident as yet another pointer to the growing sophistication of what he termed an “adaptive insurgency” operating in the northern part of the country.

“The killings in Benue last weekend are a tragic reminder of the complete breakdown of security in Northern Nigeria. What we are witnessing is not isolated violence, but a coordinated effort by a mortal alliance of terror groups whose goal is to carve out a State within Nigeria,” Hashim stated.

According to him, this wave of terror is not limited to Benue or the Northeast but has progressively engulfed large parts of the Northwest, including Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna and some sections of Katsina States, where communities continue to suffer loss of life, livelihoods, and dignity.

He also warned of the insurgency’s growing incursion into the North Central and Southern regions, citing recent activities in Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, and Kogi States.

Hashim expressed concern that the Federal Government’s persistent delay in adopting recommended strategies, such as the decentralization of policing through the establishment of State and Local Police, suggests either gross negligence or willful complicity.

“Since 2014, the APC has found the strategy to win elections, but they have not found, or pretend not to find, the strategy to end insecurity and poverty,” he remarked, questioning whether elements within the ruling party may be covertly aligned with the forces of terror.

Hashim highlighted Nigeria’s historic reputation as a regional peacekeeper, having played pivotal roles in halting civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone, and helping out with peace efforts in Congo and Sudan, and lamented that the country is now appearing helpless within its own borders.

“Nigeria is not such a weak State as her current rulers are making it look. We were once the pride of Africa’s military diplomacy. The question now is whether our leaders have the will and patriotism to save the country,” he added.

Calling on all patriotic Nigerians across ethnic, religious, generational, and political divides to rise to the occasion, Hashim warned that Nigeria stands at a tipping point.

“This is a defining moment for our country. We must act now or risk losing the republic to a violent, extremist alternative.”

He concluded with a solemn prayer for national deliverance, “May God save and bless Nigeria.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/benue-massacre-terrorists-plotting-to-carve-out-parallel-state-within-nigeria-olawepo-hashim/

Zakat or Tax? Rethinking Islamic Obligations in a Modern Economy
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat

As the world evolves, so must our understanding of religious obligations, particularly when their spirit and purpose are already being fulfilled through modern systems.

One such obligation is zakat, the Islamic institution of almsgiving, which has long stood as a pillar of faith and a tool for economic justice.

But in the age of structured national taxation and centralized welfare programs, we must ask, is paying zakat still distinct from paying tax, or has tax become its modern equivalent?

This question is not merely academic, it is deeply practical, especially for millions of Muslims who find themselves burdened with paying both compulsory state taxes and an additional 2.5% of their wealth annually as zakat.

In a context where the tax system already finances public education, health, social welfare, roads, and safety nets, this dual obligation is not only redundant but contradicts the spirit of Islam, which discourages unnecessary hardship and promotes equity.

Zakat was never about ritual alone. It is rooted in the Qur’anic command.

“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to grow...” (Qur’an 9:103)


The goal is moral and economic purification to circulate wealth, uplift the poor, and strengthen the community. Today, modern governments collect taxes and use them for precisely these ends. So, if the intent and impact of zakat are already achieved through taxation, does it make sense, Islamically or logically to treat tax and zakat as separate obligations?

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized ease, not burden.

He said, “Make things easy and do not make them difficult.” (Sahih Bukhari and Muslim)

Mandating both tax and zakat is, in essence, double taxation, a concept unjust in any economic system. Even in Islamic jurisprudence, the principle of maslaha (public interest) allows for flexibility when strict adherence to form undermines justice or utility. Why should a Muslim pay two separate levies, one to the government, another to a religious fund, when both serve the same purpose?

This insistence on separating zakat from tax is akin to insisting that camels must remain the only acceptable form of transport in pilgrimage, despite the availability of aircraft and highways. It's not modernization that violates Islam; it's refusing to modernize the application of its values that renders it disconnected from reality.

Reformist thinkers from Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Rida to contemporary scholars like Fazlur Rahman have long advocated for reinterpreting Islamic law in light of new social realities. They understood that form without function becomes empty ritual, and that Islam must remain living and adaptive, not locked in historical constructs.

In this light, it is both theologically sound and morally just to recognize modern taxation as a fulfillment of zakat’s intent. This does not mean abolishing zakat in Muslim majority contexts with no functioning welfare systems, but rather, contextualizing its application where state tax already performs the same function.

Islamic law is not static; it is guided by maqasid al-shari'ah, the higher objectives of the law. These include justice, welfare, ease, and preservation of wealth. In light of these principles, paying zakat on top of an already heavy tax burden serves no divine purpose, it only alienates the faithful by demanding the impractical.

The time has come for Muslim scholars, economists, and policymakers to reconsider the role of zakat in modern state systems.

Just as Islam once revolutionized tribal societies with its principles of fairness and compassion, it must now engage with contemporary systems and institutions with the same visionary boldness.

If zakat is about justice, and tax already delivers that justice, then tax under the right conditions is zakat in spirit, and should be treated as such.

Abdulrazaq Hamzat is a multidimensional analyst, Energy Economics and Executive Director of Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro). He can be reached at discus4now@gmail.com

Why there can't be political solution to Nnamdi Kanu's ordeal- PeacePro

A Nigerian think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has said the ‘militant rhetoric and dedicated public hate and misinformation’ by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have many any political solution to the long term detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu impossible.

PeacePro said this in a statement released by Abdulrazaq Hamzat, it Executive Director on Monday titled.


As such, the think thank said the only option available to Nnamdi Kanu to obtain freedom from his long detention is through the judicial process he is currently undergoing.

“IPOB must take responsibility for making political solution impossible,” the tink tank said.

The Federal Government on 21 March re-arraigned Kanu on seven-count amended charge bordering on terrorism before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Kanu, who was re-arraigned , pleaded not guilty to the seven counts.

According to the charge, Kanu made a broadcast that was heard across Nigeria, in which he issued a threat that anyone who flouted a sit-at-home order in the south-east, should write his or her will.

The Federal Government alleged that as a result of the threat, banks, schools, markets, shopping malls, and petrol stations in the south-east have continued to shut down their businesses, with citizens and vehicular movements grounded.

It further alleged that Kanu’s broadcasts made on different dates between 2018 and 2021, incited members of the public to attack Nigerian security personnel and their family members, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 1(2)(h) of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act, 2013.

It also alleged that Kanu directed members of IPOB “to manufacture bombs”.

The federal government also alleged that Kanu between March and April 2015, “imported into Nigeria and kept in Ubulisiuzor in Ihiala LGA of Anambra, a radio transmitter known as Tram 50L, concealed in a container of used household items which you declared as used household items.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/06/09/why-there-cant-be-political-solution-to-nnamdi-kanus-ordeal-peacepro/%3famp=1

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gidgiddy:
I wonder where all these organisations were for years as the Nigerian security forces kept on shooting and killing unarmed peaceful IPOB protesters?

I wonder where these organisations were when reports came out in 2016 that the Nigerian Army murdered 150 unarmed peaceful IPOB members?

I wonder where these organisations were when government declared IPOB a terrorist organisation in 2017 despite the fact that the group was unarmed at the time, and touched nobody?

I wonder where they were when the government declared opration python dance and killed many people despite IPOB being unarmed at the time and touching nobody?

Those who make peaceful agitation impossible, will make violent agitation inevitable ~ JFK

They have always been a violent organization from day one.

That's exactly why they were declared a terrorist organization.

Nnamdi Kanu is a Prisoner of Aggression- PeacePro

_Says IPOB Must Embrace Peace and Surrender_

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) recognizes the prolonged detention of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as a tragic consequence of a dangerous path marked by aggression, misinformation, and miscalculated resistance.

Nnamdi Kanu is, in many ways, a prisoner of his own aggression, caught in a web of combative rhetoric and violent agitation that has brought deep pain to communities, damaged the cause he claimed to represent, and subjected him to continued incarceration.

As a peacebuilding organization committed to non-violence, dialogue, and the pursuit of justice through constructive engagement, PeacePro urges IPOB and its remaining sympathizers to surrender their campaign of violent agitation and embrace lawful, peaceful, and inclusive political processes.

The agitation for self determination, when expressed through threats, militarized posturing, or social division, loses its legitimacy and moral standing.

The agitation, as currently championed by IPOB, has become a source of fear, not freedom; of coercion, not courage.

It is time to redefine the pursuit of justice, not as an excuse for chaos, but as a commitment to peace, development, and democratic inclusion.

PeacePro therefore calls on IPOB to unconditionally surrender all militant activities, cease inflammatory rhetoric and deliberate misinformation, and adopt a peace oriented framework to express their grievances.

It is important to note that, the militant rhetoric and dedicated public hate and misinformation by IPOB has made it impossible for any political solution to be possible and the only option available to Nnamdi Kanu is to go through the judicial process. IPOB must take responsibility for making political solution impossible.

The group didn't understand that true power is not found in secessionist flags or the sound of gunfire, but in the courage to build, the wisdom to reconcile, and the humility to choose peace over pride.

Peace is not surrender. Peace is the most courageous decision any movement can make.

Abdulrazaq Hamzat
Executive Director
Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) [www.peacepro.org]

RingRoadMafia:
This one is back again to whitewash gullible politicians into thinking he's important so that they can give him money for his support. That's what he does every election cycle. He pays this "bilms" character to run PR for him so that people can think he's important and then they might want to buy his support. The fool can't even win his own polling booth!

Wise one, please, who are the so called gullible politicians?
Why do you think they are gullible?
Give him money? Who gives money on gullible things?
Buy support? Who buys support of gullible politicians?

Sorry, i wish you all the best

North Central Youths Endorse Gbenga Hashim for 2027 Presidency

In what may be a defining moment in Nigeria’s march toward regional equity and generational renewal, a coalition of youth leaders from across the North Central zone has thrown its weight behind veteran statesman and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The declaration was made during a high profile press conference held in Abuja last week by the Youth for the Actualization of North Central President (YANCP), a political movement gaining rapid traction among young people advocating for regional justice and national inclusion.

Amid cheers and chants of “North Central for President,” YANCP’s National Coordinator, Comrade Ibrahim Musa, said the group’s endorsement was not just a political statement but a historic call for fairness.

“The North Central has bled, sacrificed, and stood firm at every critical juncture in Nigeria’s history,” Musa said. “Yet, we have remained sidelined when it comes to the ultimate leadership position. This injustice must end, and in Dr. Olawepo-Hashim, we have found the statesman to lead that charge.”

Dr. Olawepo-Hashim is widely respected as a founding figure of Nigeria’s democracy movement. A former presidential candidate and one-time deputy national publicity secretary of the PDP, he has long positioned himself as a bridge between regions, generations, and ideologies.

His background as both a political activist and a successful businessman gives him what YANCP describes as the "rare combination of experience and vision" needed to rebuild Nigeria from the ground up.


“We are tired of recycled politics,” said Fatima Tanko, YANCP’s National Secretary. “Dr. Hashim brings intellectual depth, economic foresight, and moral clarity. He is not just from the North Central, he is for all Nigerians.”

Often referred to as Nigeria’s “Middle Belt,” the North Central region is known for its ethnic diversity and geopolitical significance. It has produced Senate Presidents, military chiefs, and strategic national influencers, but has never produced an elected president.

Analysts say that with agitation for power rotation and balanced representation on the rise, the North Central may have a credible chance in 2027, especially if backed by a youthful, digital savvy coalition.

With Nigeria still reeling from economic instability, regional discontent, and a restless youth population, the political temperature is already rising ahead of 2027. Analysts say YANCP’s early move could set the tone for broader alliances and spark debate on who truly represents the future of Nigeria.

For now, the message from the North Central is loud and clear, the region is no longer content with playing kingmaker, who contribute votes to the highest office, it wants to be king.

https://factualtimesng.com/2027-north-central-youths-endorse-gbenga-hashim-for-presidency/

50 Million Nigerian spenders powering Africa's Economic Revolution
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat

It is often said that "Nigeria is the poverty capital of the world." This phrase has been repeated so often, it has become a global mantra. Headlines scream about 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, and that is indeed a crisis.

But in our collective obsession with this statistic, we are missing something far more powerful, far more urgent and far more hopeful.

Nigeria is not just the land of the poor. It is the home of 50 million economic warriors, men and women who spend between $11 and $110 every single day. These Nigerians are not depending on the government, the UN, or NGOs to survive. They are surviving and thriving in spite of the system.

They are the unsung middle class, Nigeria’s silent economic revolutionaries. And their story is the greatest untapped economic narrative of the 21st century.

Numbers Don't Lie

Let’s be clear, 50 million Nigerians spending an average of $30 per day equals $1.5 billion in daily economic activity, over $540 billion annually. That is more than the GDP of South Africa, Egypt or Morocco.

In pure spending terms, this Nigerian segment outpaces entire countries of Europe such as, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Spain and Belgium etc.

Yet, these Nigerians don’t feature in global investment maps. They don’t influence fiscal policy. They are rarely counted, never studied, and almost always ignored.

This is not just an oversight. It is an economic tragedy.

The Real Engine of Nigeria

These 50 million Nigerians are the reason Nigeria hasn’t collapsed under the weight of corruption, fuel subsidy politics, epileptic electricity, or broken institutions. They are the ones powering the informal economy, which contributes nearly 60% of Nigeria’s GDP.

They are Small business owners creating jobs in harsh environments, Digital professionals freelancing across borders without stable power, Traders paying multiple taxes to survive, Artisans sending their kids to school without government help and Young people building startups in tech, agriculture, and manufacturing.

They are not asking for handouts. They are asking for a system that works as hard as they do.

Why the Silence?
Why does nobody talk about them? It is because development conversations in Nigeria are either about saving the poor or protecting the rich. The middle is invisible. They are not desperate enough to attract pity, and not powerful enough to demand policy.

But that is exactly why they matter. They are the bridge between survival and transformation.

If empowered, with electricity, internet, infrastructure, access to capital, and fair governance, these 50 million Nigerians will unlock a $5 trillion economy within a decade.

What Nigeria Must Do

This is a call for radical rethinking. Our policymakers must stop designing for donors and start designing for the people who are already moving this economy. They should create policies that remove friction, reduce taxes, eliminate double regulation, and open credit for small players.

Investors coming to Nigeria should look again, where they should prioritize their investment. The gold mine is not just in oil or infrastructure deals. It’s in the wallets of 50 million everyday Nigerians who spend, consume, build, and grow daily.

Additionally, our media must balance the poverty story with the productivity story. Showcase the builders. Spotlight the innovators. Elevate the economic stimulators.

And finally, the International Institutions. You say you want to empower Africa? Then empower the class that is already empowering themselves, not with aid or humanitarian interventions, but access to credit at least interest rate for economic progression.

A New Nigerian Story

Nigeria’s greatest resource is not its oil, not its land, and not even its population.

It is this 50 million active, aspirational people, building the future one naira at a time.

They are proof that Nigeria is not a failed state, but an unrecognized miracle.

Let’s stop defining Nigeria by its bottom 100 million and start seeing the power of its rising 50 million. Because if these Nigerians are given the tools they need, they won’t just lift the country out of poverty, they will lift it into prosperity.

And when they rise, Nigeria will no longer be the world’s poverty capital.

It will be the world’s most surprising economic success story.

Abdulrazaq Hamzat is a multidimensional policy analyst, Energy Economics and Executive Director of Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro). He can be reached at discus4now@gmail.com

Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, 27, Rukayat’s Energy Bill passes first reading in Kwara Assembly


By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin

In a landmark step toward energy reform, the Kwara State House of Assembly has taken the first reading of the Kwara State Electric Power Sector Bill, 2025, sponsored by Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu.


The bill, which passed its first reading during Tuesday’s plenary, seeks to repeal the Electricity Board Laws of 1992 and 2006 and establish a progressive legal framework for electricity generation and distribution in Kwara State.

Hon. Shittu, who represents Owode/Onire constituency, stated that the bill is a bold and timely response to the persistent challenges of unreliable electricity across the state. She emphasised that the proposed legislation is designed to decentralise power supply, attract private investment, and stimulate economic development.

“This bill is about creating an enabling environment for reliable power and empowering our communities through decentralised electricity networks,” said Hon. Shittu during the session.

At 27 years old, Hon. Shittu is Nigeria’s youngest serving lawmaker and continues to make impactful legislative contributions.

She noted that the bill aligns with recent constitutional amendments empowering state governments to regulate electricity within their jurisdictions, a move that opens new opportunities for subnational innovation and energy independence.

Members of the House commended the initiative, describing it as a forward-thinking move that could open the door to independent power projects (IPPs), private sector participation, and expanded energy access for rural and urban communities alike.

The bill now proceeds to the second reading, where lawmakers will deliberate on its principles and implications for Kwara’s future energy landscape.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/nigerias-youngest-lawmaker-27-rukayats-energy-bill-passes-first-reading-in-kwara-assembly/amp/

Gbenga Olawepo Hashim Reveals How NANS Once Functioned as a Parallel Government


In a recent interview with *The Bridge Podcast*, Presidential hopeful Gbenga Olawepo Hashim shared fascinating insights into how the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) once operated like a parallel government in Nigeria during the military regime. Hashim, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and former leader of NANS, recalled how the student body exerted immense influence on the country's political landscape, even challenging the authority of military rulers.

He explained that during those times, NANS had the power to shut down the country with protests that could last for weeks, effectively halting operations and drawing international attention to their cause. “We could bring the entire nation to a standstill with our protests,” Hashim said. “NANS wasn’t just a student body; it was a movement that could shake the very foundations of the government.”

Hashim highlighted the network that NANS established with international bodies, including the United Nations, to amplify their voice on global platforms. He described how the student body would use its position to not only challenge the government domestically but also to garner international support for their cause, positioning NANS as an influential political force on the global stage.

He revealed that during periods of intense unrest, influential figures like the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife were often deployed to mediate and persuade student leaders to ease their protests and allow for dialogue with the government. These traditional leaders, revered figures in Nigerian society, were crucial in bridging the gap between the students and the military government.

Hashim also reflected on the unique dynamic of student leadership during those years. “In those days, student leaders didn’t go around begging politicians for favors. In fact, it was the other way around,” he explained. “Presidential candidates would come to our hostels, seeking opportunities to meet with us. NANS was the place where political leaders wanted to be seen.”

The former student leader’s revelations paint a picture of a time when NANS held an unrivaled position in Nigerian politics, with the power to challenge and even dictate the political agenda. Hashim’s reflections underscore the importance of student activism in shaping Nigeria's political history and serve as a reminder of the impact youth movements can have on the course of national events.

As Hashim now eyes the presidency, his recollections of NANS’ role as a parallel government offer valuable insights into the role that student activism and youth-led movements can play in the pursuit of democratic governance and social change.

How NANS once ruled Nigeria

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEEJuK2iuT4?si=Qa24PILTj05UmNo8

How does this affect the subject

swagifted:
Yes, its a successful lobbying act if you ask me

You are right

crossfm:
Hehehe .

Gaslighting Nigerians to please politicians .

We must hold our government responsible, Nigeria is too rich to toe the part he is talking about. All the billions in the budget must be accounted for. Our leaders are irresponsible,once they notice individuals doing their duties,they will totally abandone all their responsibilities to individuals.

Yes, individuals should now do the job of the government after paying their tax too.

This guy must not find his way to any government position,if not the looting will be massive. If you think am lying ask Rochas Okorocha.

Just imagine the billions generated from only transfer we do in Nigeria,yet no return for our tax.

Always watch clips before reacting inappropriately.

I secured 48 federal appointments to Kwara in 1999 and no Governor has matched that- Gbenga Hashim


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBr3FVeAHac?si=VORCms_8atUzs-dL

Host in tug of war over Gbenga Hashim


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Ef3baMPq4?si=RRPHLx19VUh7mXDz

Oil and Gas will be irrelevant in 20years


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE4u5hL07Y0?si=KnnApMN_XP6iy88L

When Nigeria once Bankrolled Russia and Dubai


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1sbrS4eSkU?si=cKj-wrPHxe10Flam