Tag: UN
UN Pledges To Support Progress In Somalia
UN has promised to support progress in Somalia in addressing the country’s challenges including severe drought and security.
UN Investigates Saudi-Led Strike On Yemen Hotel
The UN human rights office called on Friday for an independent investigation into air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition on…
Sexual Violence Victims Must Get Justice -UN
Iraq must ensure that women and girls subjected to sexual violence at the hands of Islamic State militants have access…
Rising migrants flow from N. Africa to Spain becoming “big emergency” – UN
UN warned on Friday that the rising flow of migrants to Spain from North Africa could evolve into a “big…
Gunmen Attack UN Base In Mali’s Timbuktu
Gunmen attacked a UN peacekeeping base in Mali’s northern city of Timbuktu on Monday, the peacekeeping mission said, adding that…
FG Assures UN Of Safeguarding Diplomatic Status
The Federal Government on Sunday assured the UN of its commitment to respect and safeguard diplomatic status of the organisation’s…
UN Reaffirms Support For Nigeria’s Anti-Insurgency Campaign
The UN on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to support the Federal government’s counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East region.
‘Chibok Schoolgirls’ Strength Inspiring’ – UN
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has described the strength of the rescued Chibok schoolgirls as “inspiring”.
UN Security Council Calls For Disbursement Of Funds
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for the disbursement of the funds pledged for the Northeast Nigeria at the…
Cameroon commended on its generosity to Nigerian refugees
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has commended Cameroon for its generosity towards the Nigerian refugees who fled to…
UN: Congo Violence Can Spiral Out Of Control
UN on Friday warned that ethnic violence in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai region has spiralled out of control with…
UN Appeals For Calm In Venezuela
appealed for calm ahead of Sunday’s elections for the new Constituent Assembly, urging the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro…
UN Names Investigators Into Mass Killings In Congo
UN on Wednesday named three human rights experts to lead an international investigation into killings and other crimes in the…
UN Condemn Threats Against Aid Workers
UN on Thursday condemned threats against aid workers in South Sudan which it said may jeopardise humanitarian operations in the…
UN celebrates Mandela
The UN on Tuesday commemorated the Nelson Mandela International Day on what would have been his 99th birthday, to honour…
Vaccines: 2.9m infants did not get any in 2016 – UN
UN agencies on Monday warned that no fewer than 2.9 million infants did not get any vaccines in 2016.
UN Sues For Increased Peace, Diplomacy In Nigeria
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has called for a surge in diplomacy for peace and for a new emphasis on…
Osotimehin nominated for 2-year extension at UN before demise – Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari nominated late Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin for two-year extension…
Osotimehin: UN bids Late Director farewell, calls for renewed efforts on HIV/AIDS
The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr Edward Kalllon, has called for a renewed commitment to champion advocacy for persons living with…
Security Council urged to strengthen support for fight against Boko Haram
Mohammed Chambers, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to West Africa and the Sahel, has called on the Security…
Why nuclear weapons must go – UN envoy
Prof. Tijjani Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN said nuclear weapons should be banned because they cause more crises…
UN, NGO Train 2,000 Women On Security Building
The United Nations (UN) and Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigerian Society (CWEENS) is to train 2,000 community…
Demand For Qatar To Close Down Al-Jazeera Unacceptable – UN
The UN says the demand by Saudi Arabia and three other Arab nations for Qatar to close down its al-Jazeera…
UN Agree On $7.3 bn Peacekeeping Budget
The UN has agreed on 7.3 billion dollars to fund 13 peacekeeping missions and a logistics support office, diplomats said.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 795 In Somalia – UN
The UN said on Wednesday that an outbreak of cholera and acute diarrhea in Somalia has killed 795 people since…
UN kick-starts campaign to transform 70m unemployed youths to entrepreneurs
UN agencies have launched a new global campaign to make it easier for 70 million unemployed youths to get financing…
UN reaffirms support to FG over Boko Haram
The Secretary-General of the UN, Mr António Guterres, has reiterated the organisation’s support to the Federal Government in the ongoing…
UN Launches Inquiry Into Congo Atrocities
The UN Human Rights Council launched an international investigation on Friday into killings and other atrocities in the Kasai region…
South Sudan Leaders Warned To End Civil War
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says South Sudan’s leaders must end the civil war that has killed tens of thousands and…
Congo Rejects UN-Led Investigation Into Violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday rejected an independent investigation into violence in its Kasai region which has been…