Tag: UN
Shock as UN moves to suspend food aid for Nigerians – see reason
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it may suspend emergency food and nutrition support for over…
89% of infants vaccinated globally in 2024: WHO, UNICEF warn of risks
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus emphasised the life-saving power of vaccines, stating, “It’s encouraging to see an increase in children…
UN, OSSAP-SDGs, FreshNEWS Unveil 3rd edition of SDGs Film Challenge & Awards
The unveiling of the third edition of the SDGs Film Challenge which also marked the opening of the portal for…
Deputy Speaker seeks Permanent UN Security Council seat for Nigeria
Representing Nigeria at the Heads of Parliaments meeting on Tuesday at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States of…
M23 rebels set to capture another major city in eastern Congo – UN
Days after taking the key city of Goma, the Rwandan-backed fighters are about 60 kilometres north of Bukavu, said UN…
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 59% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide – UN
According to Muhammed, for three years, terrorism related deaths have soared past 6000 making up more than half of all…
Conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians – UN
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and a rival military, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been fighting since April 2023…
UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, on Tuesday detailed the death and destruction that has occurred since…
67 million across East Africa need humanitarian aid -UN
Dujarric said that the UN’s humanitarian partners continued to provide assistance to millions of people across East Africa
Lebanon could become another Gaza amid escalating attacks – UN
Tension along the Israel-Lebanon border has escalated sharply following communication device explosions across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday that killed…
UN warns against Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza
OCHA also reported on Wednesday that it had documented more than 1,000 Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the West…
Tinubu excited as Nigeria acquires new ‘rich’ maritime territory
‘’When the HPPC briefed former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022 on the status of the project, the United Nations Commission…
Prof. Gambari canvasses for expansion of UN Security Council
Gambari, who made the call during the virtual public lecture on preventing genocide as witnessed against the Tutsi in Rwanda,…
UN, AU must find ways to halt illegal flow of weapons to Africa — Tinubu
He said: “The wide support by many reputable international Civil Society Organisations and research institutions…speaks the minds of honest and…
February, month of extreme heat – WMO
The anomalous heat is consistent with the persisting warming observed since June 2023, with seven consecutive new global monthly temperature…