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Terrorist groups expanding across Africa – UN counter-terrorism chief

Cecilia Ologunagba Aug 20, 2021 0

Two decades after the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York, U.S, terror networks – Al-Qaida and Islamic State – continue to pose a grave threat to peace and security globally, a top UN counter-terrorism expert has said.UN…

World

Northern Nigeria: UN establishes task force to address food insecurity

Cecilia Ologunagba Aug 11, 2021 0

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres says the organisation has established a task force in collaboration with other aid organisations to address food insecurity in Northern Nigeria.Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN…

Government

FG, UN partner to empower 20m Nigerian youths by 2030

Ifeanyi Nwoko Jul 25, 2021 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to partner with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to empower 20 million Nigerian youths by 2030.The initiative tagged: “Generation Unlimited” and set to be inaugurated on Monday in Abuja,…

World

UN condemns ‘abhorrent’ assassination of Haitian President

Agency Report Jul 8, 2021 0

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned, in the strongest terms, the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti.In a statement by Guterres spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric on Wednesday, the…

World

COVID-19 pushes 124m people back to poverty – UN

Cecilia Ologunagba Jul 7, 2021 0

The United Nations says COVID-19 has magnified the challenges of making the world meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as between 119 to 124 million people have been pushed back into poverty and chronic hunger.SDGs Report 2021,…

World

British Scientist Daszak Removed From COVID Commission for Conflict-Of-Interest Concerns

Paul Mbagwu Jun 22, 2021 0

British scientist Peter Daszak has been removed from the COVID commission looking at the origins of the pandemic after helping secretly denounce the lab leak theory while failing to mention his close ties to the same facility.The…

World

Mali’s military detains president, prime minister, defence minister

Agency Report May 25, 2021 0

Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government on Monday, deepening political chaos just months after a military coup ousted the previous president, multiple sources told…

World

There’s growing prejudice against Islam, Muslims – UN officials lament

News Agency of Nigeria Mar 18, 2021 0

Top officials of the United Nations have decried prejudice against Islam or Muslims, in general.The officials, including Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, spoke on Wednesday during a high-level virtual event to commemorate this year’s…

Foreign

Guterres Nominated for Second Term as UN Scribe

Harrison Arubu Feb 24, 2021 0

The Portuguese government has officially nominated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a candidate for a second term in office. UN spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric, disclosed this at his daily news briefing in New York on…

World

Kagara: Abduction of school children “abhorrent and unacceptable” – UN

Harrison Arubu Feb 18, 2021 0

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned Wednesday’s deadly attack by gunmen on the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger.No fewer than 27 were kidnapped in the night raid on the boarding school, reports say.…

International

UN Suspends Technology Envoy Over Alleged Harassment

Harrison Arubu Jan 29, 2021 0

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday confirmed the suspension of its Envoy on Technology, Fabrizio Drummond, over allegations of harassment and other “inappropriate behaviour”. Speaking at a news conference in New…

Foreign

3 UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central African Republic Attacks

Emmanuel Yashim Dec 26, 2020 0

Three United Nations (UN) peacekeepers have been killed in attacks in the Central African Republic, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman said in a statement.Three peacekeepers from Burundi were killed…

Politics

Despite ugly incidents, governors handled EndSARS protesters in mature manner – UN

John Ogunsemore Nov 18, 2020 0

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina Mohammed, has advised Nigeria leaders to see young people as an asset, if they want peaceful retirement.Amina Mohammed gave the advice during her visit to the Nigeria…

International

AfDB, Partners to Strengthen Commitment to Gender Equality

Vincent Obi Nov 16, 2020 0

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and partners have agreed to strengthen their commitment to gender equality.The agreement is on the theme: “Development Banks as Actors for Change towards Gender Equality.”AfDB Director…

Foreign

UN Chief Urges Global Solidarity For People Living In Poverty

Harrison Arubu Oct 18, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global solidarity for people living in poverty during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: World Trauma Day: Over 6 Million People Die From Traumatic Injuries Annually In a…

Foreign

UN Urges Peaceful Presidential Election In Guinea

Harrison Arubu Oct 18, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for peaceful and credible presidential election in Guinea on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Why Peoples Republic of China is very important to us - OPEC Reveals Guterres’ message was contained in a…

Foreign

United Nations to hold First Summit on Biodiversity Crisis

Abiodun Oluleye Sep 30, 2020 0

The United Nations is to host her first ever summit on the biodiversity crisis on Wednesday, where world leaders are expected to commit to tackling unprecedented environmental degradation. SEE ALSO: Buhari departs Abuja ahead of UK-Africa…

Economy

World Bank, IMF should provide more support to states hit by COVID-19- UN

Fatima Sule Sep 24, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Thursday, asked that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should provide enhanced access to facilities and tools to countries impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. SEE…

Politics

Trump Urges UN to Hold China Accountable for the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 22, 2020 0

U.S President, Donald Trump has urged the United Nations (UN), to hold China responsible for unleashing the coronavirus on the world while giving a speech at the annual UN General Assembly in New York.

Health

COVID-19: Vaccine Alone Cannot Defeat Coronavirus – UN chief

Harrison Arubu Sep 16, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned that vaccine alone cannot defeat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Guterres gave the warning at a news conference in New York on Wednesday ahead the UN General Assembly (UNGA) High…

Foreign

UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution On COVID-19

Harrison Arubu Sep 12, 2020 0

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Friday adopted an “omnibus resolution’’ seeking a comprehensive and coordinated global response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. SEE ALSO: HP, AU Commission Partner to Expand Digital…

International

UNGA Holds First in-Person Plenary Meeting in Nearly Six Months

Harrison Arubu Sep 4, 2020 0

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday held its first in-person plenary meeting in nearly six months. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the UN shut down its New York headquarters in March to check the spread of the…

Foreign

600 Ugandan Troops Guarding UN Facilities, Personnel In Somalia Honoured By UN

Fatima Sule Aug 31, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has honoured 600 Ugandan troops guarding UN facilities and personnel in volatile Somalia, a Ugandan official said on Monday. SEE ALSO: UNGA: Ambassador Submits Proposal To Hold 2020 High-Level Week…

News

UN Chief Urges Total Elimination On Nuclear Weapons Testing

Harrison Arubu Aug 29, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for a total ban on nuclear weapons testing. SEE ALSO: Libya Officials Hold Talks Abroad Amid Fears Of More Fighting This came in a message to mark this year’s International Day…

Politics

PDP Mocks Buhari Over ‘Empty Agenda’ to Foreign Envoys

John Ogunsemore Aug 26, 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari's nine-point agenda for development of Nigeria itemised during a meeting with the Ambassadors of Algeria, Vietnam, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire, Chad, among others.…

Foreign

Libya’s UN-backed Government Declares Immediate Ceasefire

Aregbeshola Isaac Aug 21, 2020 0

Libya’s UN recognized government on Friday called on its allied forces to comply with an immediate truce in the country, and called for elections to be conducted in 2021. SEE ALSO: PM Modi Says India Set To Mass Produce COVID-19 Vaccine…

Health

UN seeks $1.8bn intervention to assist 7.8m Nigerians

Ifeanyi Nwoko Aug 13, 2020 0

The UN System in Nigeria, alongside partner NGOs are collectively appealing for 1.08 billion dollars to provide urgent aid to 7.8 million vulnerable people in Nigeria’s North East. SEE ALSO: Boko Haram Recruiting More Members - North East…

Foreign

U.N. agencies scramble to support Beirut blast victims

sheji.halima Aug 7, 2020 0

The deadly warehouse blast in Beirut which devastated Lebanon’s already faltering healthcare system and U.N. agencies are scrambling to support hundreds of thousands of people, officials said on Friday. SEE ALSO: NDLEA Destroys Over 14…

Foreign

27 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off In Mauritanian Coast- UN

Fatima Sule Aug 7, 2020 0

Twenty-seven people have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, UN agencies said on Friday. SEE ALSO: Gunmen attack Jonathan's Bayelsa home, kill one soldier, injure another A boat capsized on Thursday off the West…

News

UN Condemns Execution Of 5 Aid Workers By Boko Haram In Borno

Hamza Suleiman Jul 23, 2020 0

The United Nation (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has condemned the killing of five aid workers by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno.SEE ALSO: Three Million Nigerians Jostle for 400,000 NPower JobsKallon, in…

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