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North Korea: UN concerned at rising tensions
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday expressed concerns on the rising tensions over North Korea in recent weeks.
UNDP commends Ethiopia’s human development programmes
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commended Ethiopia’s significant gains in human development and advised the East African country…
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution Against Syria
Russia on Wednesday vetoed the UN Security Council’s resolution to condemn a deadly gas attack in Syria last week.
UN chief calls for a future of tolerance and human rights for all
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to learn from the lessons of the genocide in…
Buhari deploys Ambassadors to UN, AU
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the immediate deployment of four of the newly appointed Ambassadors-Designate.
Israel cuts UN dues by $2m
Israel will cut two1 million dollars from its UN dues in response to “anti-Israel” resolutions passed by the UN Human…
UN announces global fight against antimicrobial resistance
The UN has announced the establishment of an Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which will be co-chaired by…
Nigeria’s Constitution Guarantees Women’s Property Rights
The Federal Government says the country’s Constitution does not discriminate against women but also guarantees their rights to inherit property.
UN Deputy Pledges Ambitious Agenda For Women
Ms Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, on Wednesday pledged to push ambitious agendas for women and girls at the…
UN Trains 34 Aviation Security Personnel
The United Nations Aviation School Project has begun training of 34 Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel to combat terrorism in Nigeria.…
Stranded Malaysian UN Staff Leave DPRK
Two Malaysians working for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) who were stranded in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
UN Envoy Resigns
UN envoy Christopher Ross for the disputed Western Sahara territory has offered his resignation after eight years of trying to…
UN condemns latest Mogadishu terrorist attack
The UN Security Council has condemned Sunday’s deadly terrorist attack at a market in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, that killed…
115,000 child soldiers released – UN
No fewer than 115,000 children recruited by armies and militia groups as child soldiers have been released in the past…
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Boko Haram is broke, UN envoy tells Security Council
The destructive Boko Haram insurgency group is currently plagued by financial difficulties, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman,…
UN director advocates women’s empowerment, rights pledges
Ms Lakshmi Puri, the Deputy Executive Director, UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women), has called…
UN begins investigation into Southern Kaduna killings
Dr Agnes CALLAMARD, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, United Nations, UN, has confirmed that the body is…
UN denounces Jammeh’s media clampdown
The UN has denounced the ongoing clampdown on the media by the embattled outgoing President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh.…
Car bomb wounds four UN guards in Mogadishu
A car bomb wounded no fewer than four UN guards when it exploded near a United Nations compound in Somalia’s…
UN pays tribute to Ban Ki-moon’s service to humanity
The UN General Assembly on Monday paid a glowing tribute to outgoing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his service to humanity…
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UN orders Jammeh to step down as president
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh must hand over power after defeat in elections, The UN Security Council has said. President Jammeh…
Sustain return of Northeast IDPs -UN official
The former UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Safieldin, said Nigerian government and the international community should sustain the…
Northeast IDPs need 30,000mt of food monthly – UN official
No fewer than 30,000 metric tonnes of food is required to feed the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) caused by Boko…
5m displaced people need food in Nigeria – UN
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that Boko Haram insurgency and rising inflation have left more than five…
Trump picks South Carolina Gov as US ambassador to UN
President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, according…
UN challenges Nigeria to present qualified candidates for jobs
The UN has challenged Nigeria to push its qualified citizens forward for appointment and employment positions at the UN. Director,…
21 Aid workers abducted from UN compound
Lam Tungwar, Information Minister for Northern Liech State, South Sudan, on Tuesday confirmed that 21 humanitarian workers were abducted by…
2016 deadliest year for migrants in Mediterranean- UN
The UN refugee agency on Wednesday described this year as the deadliest ever for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean…
Myanmar president hails UN achievements
Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw on Monday hailed the achievements scored by the United Nations in maintaining international peace, security…