Tag: UN

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Abortion

“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…

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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…

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Dapchi

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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Senegal

[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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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BBN star, Bisola to attend UN General Assembly

Big Brother Naija star, Bisola will be attending the 72nd annual United Nations General Assembly in New York. Recall that one of the prizes after she emerged first runner-up was…

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