Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, says he’s exhausted all possible options in his service to the country. Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu said in a statement that Buhari met with Abu Dhabi Forum secretary-general Al-Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah and his deputy, Bob Roberts, in Washington, DC. “We are big in size and population, facing many challenges, but in... Read More

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December 12, 2016

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Antonio Guterres sworn in as UN Secretary-General

Former Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres was on Monday sworn in as the General-Secretary of the United Nations (UN) by the General Assembly. Guterres vowed to carry out reforms aimed at improving the world body. He promised to “exercise in all loyalty, discretion and conscience” his duties when he resumes office in January 1,... Read More

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June 2, 2016

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Nigerian, Mohammed Barkindo appointed Secretary-General of OPEC

A former managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mohammed Barkindo, has been appointed the secretary-general of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Barkindo’s appointment was on Thursday, announced in Vienna, Austria after the 169th meeting of the group. He takes over the job from the Libyan Minister of Oil, Abdalla El-Badri,... Read More

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August 25, 2015

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Osinbajo meets Ban Ki Moon in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and some religious leaders had a special session with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Monday. They talked about democracy, development, climate change and countering violent extremism.

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October 3, 2014

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Olympic Committee to talk with athletes about drugs

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced that it will intensify its effort in educating and enlightening athletes on the demerits of using performance- enhancing substances. The Secretary-General of the NOC, Mr Tunde Popoola, disclosed this in Lagos on Thursday, 2 October, saying that the body had held several talks with athletes... Read More

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September 25, 2014

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Ebola gets a special envoy: United Nations’ boss appoints David Nabarro

by Kolapo Olapoju Ban Ki-Moon, the United Nation’s Secretary General has appointed David Nabarro as the Special Envoy for Ebola, and Anthony Banbury as the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Missions for Ebola response (UNMEER). The double appointment comes on the heels of the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 2177 (2014)... Read More

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November 19, 2012

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TICKER: Road accidents claim 1.2m lives worldwide – UN

No fewer than 1.2 million people have died around the world since the beginning of the year in road accidents, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday. “This year, the world’s roads have claimed some 1.2 million lives,” Ban said in his message to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. He said... Read More

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