Tag: UN
UN chief strongly condemns deadly attacks on civilians in Kwara
New York, Feb. 6, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Kwara, North-central Nigeria, where more than...
UN warns of possible humanitarian ‘collapse’ in Cuba
New York, Feb. 6, 2026 (NAN) The UN has warned of potential humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba, following Washington’s attempt to block oil supplies from...
UN joins Nigeria in commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance Day in New...
New York, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) The United Nations and members of the diplomatic corps on Thursday joined Nigeria to pay tribute to fallen...
Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organisations
Lagos, Jan. 8, 2026(NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of his country from 66 international organisations that...
Libya boat blaze kills 50 Sudanese – UN
Geneva, Sept. 17, 2025 (dpa/NAN) At least 50 Sudanese migrants have died after a boat caught fire off the coast of Libya, the International...
UN to discuss Israeli airstrike on Qatar
Geneva, Sept. 15, 2925 (dpa/NAN) The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva has scheduled an emergency debate on Israel’s internationally criticised airstrike targeting...
UN relocates non-essential staff from DR Congo amidst heightened security concerns
The United Nations is set to temporarily relocate non-essential staff from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amidst heightened security concerns in...
UN body urges more women participation in politics, governance
The United Nations Women (UN-Women), has called for more women participation in politics and governance across the six geo-political zones of the country.
The Country...
UN steps up efforts to maintain peace in South Sudan’s state
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has stepped up efforts to maintain peace in Malakal town Upper Nile State, following violence that killed...
Food Security: UN inaugurates 2024 ‘lean season’ plan for North-East
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated its 2024 lean season Food Security and Nutrition crisis multi-sector six-month plan for the North-East...
Anambra schools to end daily academic activities 2.30 p.m.
Anambra State Government has adopted the United Nations (UN) stipulations for schools to end daily academic activities by 2.30 p.m.
The Anambra State Commissioner for...
Why FG should incorporate space law into curriculum – Lawyer
A space lawyer, Mr. Mujahid Indabawa, has urged the Federal Government to incorporate space law into schools’ curricula to increase its awareness and bring...
Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs tortured by Russian forces – UN report
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has revealed a surge in credible allegations of torture and executions of captured Ukrainian prisoners...
Food security: FAO, govt. synergise on flood mitigation
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating with the Nigerian government in the provision of tools for flood anticipation and mitigation...
Tinubu makes new appointments in NSA’s office
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new coordinators for the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the National Centre for the Control of...
Media, major partner in my achievements—Adeleke
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has described the media as a major partner in his achievements.
Adeleke said this while playing host to members of...
