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September 14, 2017
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[The Activism Blog] 2019: UN pledges support for Nigerian female politicians

The United Nations through the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) says it will support Nigerian female politicians vying for elective positions in the 2019 general elections. The UN Women Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka stated this when she visited Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijani Bande at the... Read More
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An IDP camp in the North East of Nigeria | YNaija.com
September 6, 2017
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[The Activism Blog] UN condemns attack on IDPs

The United Nations has condemned the attack by Boko Haram insurgents at the Banki Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno. The attack which claimed eleven lives (majorly refugees) took place on August, 31, 2017, on the eve of the Muslim holiday, Eid-el-Adha. The UNHCR’s country representative to Nigeria, Jose-Antonio Canhandula, said in a statement... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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September 3, 2017
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North Korea has become a great threat | Donald Trump reacts to Pyongyang’s hydrogen bomb test

Following North Korea’s ‘successful’ test of a hydrogen bomb, U.S. President Donald Trump has said ‘appeasement with North Korea will not work’, adding that they only understand one thing – He might be referring to sanctions on North Korea. He wrote rather angrily on Twitter, “North Korea has conducted a major Nuclear Test. Their words... Read More
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September 3, 2017
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UN reacts to N’Korea’s ‘successful’ test of hydrogen bomb, says its regrettable

The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog Sunday, said North Korea’s latest nuclear test is “extremely regrettable” and violates the international community’s repeated demands. “Today’s nuclear test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is an extremely regrettable act,” International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano said in a statement. “This new test,... Read More
Global
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August 12, 2017
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Defence Headquarters deny raiding UN House in Maiduguri

The Defence headquarters in a statement on Friday has denied media reports that military men raided a United Nations house in Maiduguri, Borno. In its clarification, the Defence Headquarters said it was a search operation, as part of the counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East. The statement reads, “The Defence Headquarters wishes to clarify the news... Read More
The News Blog
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August 11, 2017
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Nigerian military raid UN office in Borno

Security forces including military men have reportedly raided the United Nations (UN) Head Office along Pompomari Bye-Pass road in Maiduguri, Borno state. Confirming the raid in a press statement, Head, Communications UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Miss Samantha Newport said, “On 11 August 2017, at circa 0500 hours, members of the... Read More
The News Blog
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August 1, 2017
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$10.5m allocated to North-East to assist vulnerable people – UN

The United Nations (UN) has allocated over $10.5 million to help poor and vulnerable people in need of humanitarian assistance in the North-East. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, said that the fund would prioritise life-saving assistance to victims of Boko Haram insurgency, The News Agency of Nigeria reports. A statement... Read More
The News Blog
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July 31, 2017
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President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister discuss North Korea as a growing threat

In an almost 50-minute phone call, Monday  President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke and agreed that more stringent action has to be taken concerning North Korea’s growing hostility, Reuters reports. This came after Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations said the United States was “done talking about North Korea”. In a statement,... Read More
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July 19, 2017
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UN Deputy Sec Gen, Amina Mohammed gives details of visit to Osinbajo (VIDEO)

United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretarty General, Amina Mohammed led three officials on a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. She came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mohammed arrived with the executive director of UN Women, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, Pramila Patten, and the African... Read More
The News Blog
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IPOB
July 13, 2017
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“Pronounce Kanu and IPOB as terror outfits” – Northern coalition

The Coalition of Northern Groups has urged the United Nations (UN) to end the increasing agitations by pro-Biafra groups by initiating a referendum. According to Sahara Reporters, the group also want the UN to declare the group led by Nnamdi Kanu, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a terror group. The coalition made its position known... Read More
The News Blog
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July 13, 2017
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Youth for Global Change conference begins today

The Lagos Model United Nations (LMUN) is a three-day conference organised by the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, which simulates the committees, and the resolution making process in the United Nations. Registered delegates are assigned different countries, and for the purpose of the conference, are to speak, debate, strategise, proffer solutions, and form alliances... Read More
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July 3, 2017
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It is necessary to address the root causes of violence in Africa – Osinbajo at the AU Summit (READ)

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has asked African leaders to affirm their readiness to a comprehensive approach to addressing the main causes of violence in Africa. He made this statement at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa where he led the discussion on peace and security as the Chairman of the African Union Peace and... Read More
The News Blog
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July 2, 2017
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Opinion: The Bible already gave solutions to Nigeria’s economic problems

by David Temitope Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, with an estimated population of 182 million (National population commission, 2016). According to the National Bureau of Statistics, over 112 million of the nation’s population lives below the poverty line. This is 61.5 percent of the people. The World Bank in 2015, pegged the new poverty... Read More
Opinion
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June 15, 2017
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG to aid 15 million Nigerians in diaspora trace their roots

The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have concluded arrangement to help over 15 million Nigerians in the diaspora to trace their roots back home through the Badagry Diaspora Festival scheduled to hold between August 23 and 25, 2017. Speaking at a news conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa on Tuesday,... Read More
The Alausa Blog
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May 13, 2017
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Who is Tijjani Mohammmad-Bande? Nigeria’s Permanent Representative at the UN

On Thursday, Nigeria was appointed as the Acting President to preside over the UN General Assembly’s 81st plenary meeting that held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The man who represents Nigeria at the United Nations is Professor Tijjani Mohammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative. On 31 March, 2017, the presidency announced the appointment of Prof.... Read More
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April 24, 2017
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China’s President urges caution on North Korea in call with Trump

China’s president Xi Jinping , has urged President Trump to show restraint toward North Korea despite signs that the North may be preparing a nuclear test. Xi made the appeal in a phone call with Mr. Trump on Monday that reflected growing alarm over North Korea’s plans, which could result in crisis. The phone conversation,... Read More
The News Blog
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April 11, 2017
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Malala Yousafzai becomes youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace

by Dolapo Adelana Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has been made the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace. The 19-year-old, who was honoured by United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres will take the role with a special focus on girls’ education. Malala was nearly killed in 2012 by the Taliban for campaigning for girls’ rights to... Read More
The News Blog
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April 8, 2017
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“We are prepared to do more” | US Ambassador Nikki Haley warns Syria

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Nikki Haley the US Ambassador to the United Nations warned Friday that the United States “is prepared to do more” in response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons and delivered a sharp rebuke to Russia for its support of the Syrian regime. “The United States took a very measured step last night,” Haley... Read More
The News Blog
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February 26, 2017
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“Farewell Nigeria…” Amina Mohammed thanks Nigerians as she departs for the UN

by Dolapo Adelana Minister for Environment, Amina Mohammed has bid farewell to Nigeria. Mohammed, who assumes the position of Deputy Secretary General at the United Nations in March thanked Nigerians for supporting her during her time as minister. “Farewell Nigeria as my life journey takes another turn on the road. Thank you for your kind... Read More
The News Blog
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February 23, 2017
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Restoring the Niger Delta will take a generation or two – Amina Mohammed

by Dolapo Adelana Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed says it would take between four to five years to clean up Ogoni land. Mohammed, who stated this on Thursday in an interview with CNBC Africa’s Onyi Sunday, however said the restoration of the Niger Delta will take at least a generation or two. Mohammed also spoke... Read More
The News Blog
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February 17, 2017
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Do not force IDPs to return home, UN tells FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday warned the Federal Government against forcefully closing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the North East. UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Edward Kallon said this at a breakfast meeting with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Kallon said the IDPs should not be forced... Read More
The News Blog
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January 24, 2017
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[The Presidential Blog] Amina Mohammed will resign as Minister of Environment in March

Recall that the Nigerian Minister of Environment, Mrs Amina Mohammed was appointed the Deputy Secretary -General in of the United Nations in December. 2016. Since then her position as the head of the Ministry has been a little uncertain as the President -while expressing his pleasure at the news of her appointment – maintained that she... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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January 4, 2017
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The Dummies Guide to what’s happening with the UN, US and Isreal

Last week, you may have read some angry tweets directed at your favourite President, Barack Obama, most notably The Donald’s, who reassured Isreal that the 20th of January is much closer than we all think. And for good measure, this one from Daddy Freeze who seems to hate Obama on behalf of Russia’s Vladimir Putin. But... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 15, 2016
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Amina Mohammed confirmed UN deputy Sec-Gen

Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed has been confirmed as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. New UN Secretary-General António Guterres, made the announcement on Thursday through his spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric. The Minister for Environment was former UN Under-Secretary-General to outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on the 2030 Agenda for Development. A... Read More
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