United Nations
25 Nov
The United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29) that brought together nearly 200 countries in Baku, Azerbaijan, closed yesterday with a new financial goal to help countries protect their people and economies against climate disasters
21 Nov
Chief Julius Momo Udochi was the first Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, 1960–1965.
19 Nov
The United Nations chief on Tuesday denounced the "systematic" looting of humanitarian aid in Gaza, a day after the territory's Hamas authorities said 20 people were killed in a security operation targeting such actions. "Armed looting has become systematic and must end immediately. It is hindering life saving aid operations and further endangering the lives…
6 Nov
To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, Nigeria needs to invest 10 billion dollars annually, the United Nations (UN) has said. Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Amina Mohammed, during the 20th anniversary celebration of MTN Nigeria Foundation themed: “Unlocking Private Capital for Sustainable Development in Nigeria”, said achieving global goals will require support from…
3 Nov
As the United Nations celebrates its 79th anniversary, clamour for the inclusion of more countries in its security council has been amplified. This was at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) AND United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Roundtable, which was themed United Nations Pact for the Future: Implications for Nigeria and Africa and held…
10 Oct
The United States has accused Israel of adding to the suffering in the Gaza Strip and wants it to better protect civilians facing that condition, its ambassador to the United Nations said on Thursday. “These catastrophic conditions were predicted months ago, and yet, have still not been addressed. “That must change, and now,’’ Linda Thomas-Greenfield…
8 Oct
Taiwan has consistently engaged as a crucial partner in global supply chains, being the producer of over 90 percent of the world’s high-end semi-conductors and a significant portion of the advanced chips driving the AI revolution.
2 Oct
Dozens of people are feared dead after two migrant boats overturned off the coast of Djibouti, according to the United Nations on Wednesday. The boats left Yemen with 310 people on board, the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday. So far, 45 people have…
28 Sep
Experts led by Heads of State and Government at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly have warned that malaria may afflict 137.2 million more people, kill up to 337,000 persons by 2029 if critical funding is not received.
26 Sep
Russia will continue cooperation with the United Nations (UN) to ensure access to Russian food products on global markets, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Vershinin reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to global food security, particularly for developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin…
24 Sep
Human rights experts have stressed the need for the Nigerian government to urgently take measures to prevent torture and ill-treatment of its citizens and improve conditions of detention, especially in police stations and other similar facilities. Head of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture, Aisha S. Muhammad, stated this during a visit to…
14 Sep
Before year 2000, Children and Youth Days were jointly celebrated, until the United Nations pronounced that the erstwhile “International Children and Youth Day” should be separated and celebrated apart on May 27 and August 12 respectively, with effect from that year.
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The Joint Security Taskforce in Imo State, otherwise known as Operation Udoka, has arrested over twenty suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in a joint clearance operation. This was as the security team raided and destroyed their camps at Aku Community in Okigwe…
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The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session following the open declaration of support by the spokesperson of the House, Akintunde Rotimi Jr., for the controversial tax reform bills initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Trouble started after Rotimi Jr., representing Ekiti North 1, Ikole/Oye, drew the attention of his colleagues to the…
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The Federal Government has said there should be no room for name-calling or the injection of unnecessary ethnic and regional slurs into the national conversation on the Tax Reform Bills before the Senate. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal in a statement commending the "robust nationwide debate" that has…
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The Social and Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) and the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore has called for the release of activist Dele Farotimi. The Nigeria Police Force from Zone 2 Command in Lagos arrested Farotimi following a defamation petition. SERAP cautioned the Nigerian government against using criminal defamation…
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Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has presented a budget proposal of N582,404,119,489.00 before the Kogi State House of Assembly for approval. This is his first budget presentation since assumption in January 2024. The governor tasked the state assembly members with quick deliberation and approval for the overall development of Kogi State. He also told…
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Lagos and Rivers are two states that will witness an unfavourable change in the advent of the proposed value-added tax (VAT) derivation. This is according to the VAT Consumption Data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Under the current model, Lagos gets 80.26% but the new model will see -81% change, resulting in a…
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Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency have arrested a 36-year-old man for staging his own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of N50 million from his employer. The suspect, identified as Akpooh Edet, worked as a security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West Local Council Area of Edo State, before…
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Operatives of the FCT Police Command have swooped on one-chance criminal syndicates terrorising the seat of power, foiling robbery operations, and rescuing victims. FCT police boss, CP Tunji Disu, who paraded the suspects, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the residents of the Federal Capital Territory for their continued support and cooperation during their intensified security operations…
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The Headquarters of the Naval Training Command, in Rivers State, has provided free medical services to over 1,000 indigenes of Ebubu Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Guardian gathered that the gesture was to support the government's efforts toward improving quality healthcare services for the people. The free medical services included…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to unfreeze the accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) within 72 hours. In a motion sponsored by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu and 20 others, the lawmakers said suspension…