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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Donates $32.5m For Food Aid in Nigeria

September 4, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Donates $32.5m For Food Aid in Nigeria

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US donates $32.5m for food aid in Nigeria The United States government has given $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to boost its food and nutrition programme in Nigeria. This was announced in... Read More

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December 24, 2019

SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Clement Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association urging him to “publicly express concerns about the growing human rights violations and abuses in Nigeria and call on the authorities to end violent attacks on peaceful protesters and to take urgent measures... Read More

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The Late 5: FG debunks Ebola rumour in Nigeria; Buhari orders security agencies to end Taraba violence | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Disregard rumour of new Ebola case in Nigeria – FG The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard rumour of a positive case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, saying that effort had been heightened at the various ports of entry into the country to... Read More

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The Big 5: We have evidence against Sanusi – Kano anti-graft agency; I’m happy UN appreciates my fight against corruption, poverty – Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: I’m happy UN appreciates my fight against corruption, poverty – Buhari Buhari on Thursday expressed happiness that the effort of his administration to wage war against corruption and poverty in the country was acknowledged and appreciated by the United Nations. Speaking during an audience with... Read More

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Tech4Dev hosts United Nations Commission on the status of women (UNCSW) event

Technology for Social Development (Tech4Dev), a social enterprise non-profit organization focused on using technology to solve the world’s greatest problems in education, public health and civic engagement across Africa, will host a side event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 2019 on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in New York alongside HACEY... Read More

Abortion

September 12, 2018

“It was a bad experience” – Emeka Nwankwo explores the struggle to get a safe abortion in Nigeria

Editor’s Note: When Emeka Nwankwo approached us with his investigation into abortions in Lagos, he expressed some worry that as a male journalist, there would be glaring realities he would miss in his coverage of how abortion laws in Nigeria affect the country’s most disenfranchised. But it was a reality that needed to be explored,... Read More

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August 19, 2018

The UN’s report on Dapchi girls shows Nigerians are being lied to

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. The above statement from the Bible aptly describes the current relationship between Nigerian leaders and the citizenry. Nigerians are fed with deceit almost on a daily basis from those in authority. On February 19, 2018, Boko Haram terrorists abducted one hundred and ten schoolgirls from... Read More

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Dapchi

August 17, 2018

Dapchi ransom payment: Lai Mohammed’s integrity & the costs of cash to security

In March, Government Ombusdman Lai Mohammed described the return of the kidnapped Dapchi girls as being due to some sort of “moral burden” on the part of the girls’ abductors who had violated a ceasefire they supposedly agreed to. The Information Minister made the statement at the time of the release of the 104 girls... Read More

Thinking Through

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The UN just released another 4 billion naira for IDPs, but what happened to previous monies?

In its bid to ameliorate the sufferings of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North Eastern part of Nigeria, the United Nation’s through the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has stated that the sum of 4 billion naira has been released to cater for 60,000 IDPs in the region. The UNOCHA... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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December 22, 2017

Nigeria, 127 other countries reject Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Nigeria and 127 other countries have voted against the decision of President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The countries on the opposing side stood their ground at the UN General Assembly despite Trump’s threat to cut off funding to them. Thirty-five countries, among them Rwanda abstained while nine tiny countries, including Togo,... Read More

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December 18, 2017

Boko Haram attacks UN team in Borno, kills 4

Boko Haram terrorists have killed four persons and hijacked food trucks, after attacking a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in Ngala, Borno state. Spokeswoman Jane Howard confirmed that the attack took place during the weekend. “WFP can confirm that a convoy escorted by the Nigerian military including WFP-hired trucks was the subject of... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Illegal timber trade: Amina Mohammed has my full support and confidence – UN boss

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has supported his deputy and former former Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, following allegations that she was involved in illegal trade of timber in Nigeria. Background: The Environmental Investigation Agency had claimed in its latest report that the former minister might have been a beneficiary of illegal rosewood exports to... Read More

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Senegal

November 8, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Senegal’s abortion laws are causing a rise in infanticide

It is naive to think that the restrictive laws we impose on the bodies and sexualities of women do not have far reaching consequences on our societies. The majority of issues we cover on the sexuality blog, even issues that do not directly affect women can often be traced back to women’s right issues, particularly... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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November 8, 2017

Ex-President Obasanjo appointed into UN mediation board

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed member of an 18-man United Nations Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation. UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez confirmed the appointment in a statement. He said the board will allow the UN work more effectively with regional organisations, non-governmental groups and others involved in mediation around the world. Guitierrez... Read More

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November 7, 2017

Buhari’s antecedents responsible for UN prediction of credible elections in 2019 – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said the 2019 general elections will be free and fair. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement. Background The Presidential spokesperson was responding to a prediction by the United Nations that the 2019 elections in Nigeria will be credible and violent-free. What... Read More

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November 4, 2017

UN meeting with Ohanaeze aimed at deceiving Igbos – IPOB

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has described the meeting between a United Nations delegation and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo as a “lie”. A UN team led by Mohamed Ibn Chambas, a special representative of Secretary General of UN, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday in Enugu met with the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by its President-General, John Nwodo. But... Read More

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October 26, 2017

To avert disaster, Africa needs 11m teachers, doctors – UN

The United Nations on Thursday said Africa needs 11 million more doctors, nurses and teachers by 2030 to prevent a “social and economic disaster”. It said the 11 million were needed to help the continent cope with a booming population, with the number of children set to increase by 170 million to 750 million in... Read More

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October 22, 2017

Opinion: There appears to be hope for the Nigerian girl

by Temilolu Okeowo The Annual Girls Speak Out summit to mark the International Day of the Girl at the United Nations, New York is an event I try not to miss every October. However, for reasons beyond my control, I couldn’t attend last year’s. In 2015, I ended up with mixed feelings- one of... Read More

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October 16, 2017

Nigeria re-elected into UN Human Rights Council

Nigeria has been re-elected into the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva for the 2018 to 2020 term at an election held on Monday at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Samson Itegboje, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that... Read More

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October 15, 2017

Nigeria begins bid for re-election into UN Human Rights Council

Nigeria has launched a bid for re-election into the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2018-2020 term. The election is scheduled for Monday at the UN headquarters, New York. Audu Kadiri, ambassador/permanent representative of Nigeria to the UN office and other international organisations in Geneva, disclosed this in New York at a reception/party to... Read More

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October 11, 2017

YNaija Says: Every day is a #DayoftheGirl in Nigeria

All over the world, it is. But we do not feel like talking about the 1.1 billion young girls born into a world so unfairly prejudiced against them. #SorryNotSorry. We’d rather talk about the 38 million girls who, in addition to having been born into a Nigeria that isn’t predisposed to enabling any child attain... Read More

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September 28, 2017

China orders closure of North Korea owned businesses within 120 days

In compliance to UN security council’s sanction on North Korea and heeding to US President Donald Trump’s call for a more strict approach to the communist country’s menace, China on Thursday has ordered the closure of North Korean-owned businesses within its territory, cutting foreign revenue for the isolated North camp of the Korean Peninsula. China’s... Read More

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September 21, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari jets off to London; Customs intercepts over 2,000 pump action rifles in Lagos; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has left New York, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly, and is heading to London. Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, had tweeted on Sunday, when Buhari left Nigeria, that the President would be making a stop in London on his... Read More

Thinking Through

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September 21, 2017

Trump readies new sanctions for North Korea

After warning in his first UNGA address that the US might destroy North Korea if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, US President Donald Trump in the latest step to deter the regime from further developing its nuclear and missile programs, has said he will announce new sanctions against North Korea later... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Buhari meets Trump at UN General Assembly (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met the United States President, Donald Trump, at a Luncheon in honour of selected African heads on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. See photos:

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September 19, 2017

Iranian regime sponsoring terrorism | 4 key issues Trump addressed in his #UNGA speech

US President Donald Trump earlier today gave his first UN address at the 72nd General Assembly in New York. Trump’s speech which a Senior administration official described as “deeply philosophical address” was a candid exposition of his thoughts about the United Nations. Here are the highpoints of the President’s speech: The UN should kick against... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Why the UN must ensure global peace – Trump

President Donald Trump this afternoon delivered his first address before world leaders at the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York. Trump among many other issues emphasised the need to pursue global peace and join hands to fight every force of evil. In highlighting one of the high point of his speech, the State Department... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Asset recovery can only be achieved through cooperation of the international community – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said combating corruption and asset recovery can only be possible with the support of the international community. Buhari said while addressing the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. He said, “Through our individual national efforts, state institutions are being strengthened to promote accountability, and to combat corruption and... Read More

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September 19, 2017

President Buhari’s full speech at the 72nd UN General Assembly (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday addressed the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Read his full speech below: Mr. President, Fellow Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of my country, Nigeria, I congratulate you Mr. President on your election and Mr. Gutteres on... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Trump, Netanyahu meet in New York for bilateral discussions

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN 72nd general assembly, US President Donald Trump and his Israel counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu have engaged in a bilateral meeting to discuss relations between the two countries and security issues in the Middle East. Daniel Scavino Jr., the White House Director of Social Media and Assistant... Read More

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