United Nations

December 12, 2016

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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December 7, 2016

#Impact365: ACF provides free medical aid to rural communities in Ebonyi and other Eastern states

Though based in the Eastern region of Nigeria, Abraham’s Children Foundation has spread its goodwill across the rest of Nigeria and is passionate about going beyond. For them, its about promoting peace among communities and providing help after the event of a crisis. In this interview with YNaija’s Impact365, the Executive Director of the NGO,... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

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December 5, 2016

Nigerian appointed as assistant UN Secretary-General, UN MICT registrar

United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon has appointed Dr. Olufemi Elias of Nigeria as UN Assistant Secretary General and Registrar of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT). Until this appointment, Dr. Elias served in various legal positions in intergovernmental organizations. He served as the Legal Adviser and a Director of the Hague-based global chemical... Read More

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November 19, 2016

6-year-old boy who offered his home to a Syrian refugee meets Obama

In August, 2016, six year old Alex, who lives in Scarsdale, New York watched with the world and saw the images of Omran Daqneesh, a five-year-old boy in Aleppo, Syria, sitting in an ambulance, in shock as he tried to wipe the blood from his hands. Alex sent a letter to President Barack Obama, saying... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria’s democratic culture and development challenges

by Jide Ojo The implementation of the Goals must be underpinned by a strong and active civil society that includes the weak and the marginalised. We must defend civil society’s freedom to operate and do this essential job. On this International Day of Democracy, let us rededicate ourselves to democracy and dignity for all.” —... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Boko Haram killed 611 teachers, destroyed 910 schools in 6 years – UN

The United Nations says that no fewer than 611 teachers were killed and 910 schools were destroyed by Boko Haram militants in six years. A UN National Information Officer, Oluseyi Soremekun made the disclosure on Friday in a media advisory made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Mr. Soremekun said the advisory was... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Take legal action against countries who won’t return loots, Falana tells Buhari

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Thursday told President Muhammadu Buhari to stop begging western countries to return the country’s stolen funds. He said the countries are using the funds for their development, stating that they would not repatriate the funds. He urged the president to take legal actions against such countries. Falana said, “Finally,... Read More

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September 23, 2016

BBOG endorses Buhari’s invitation to UN for Chibok girls negotiations

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Group has said it supports President Muhammadu Buhari’s appeal to the United Nations on negotiations over the release of the abducted Chibok girls. BBOG’s spokesperson, Abubakar Abdullahi on Thursday said the step was a welcome development, stating that the group will support any step that will ensure the release... Read More

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September 22, 2016

Buhari invites UN as negotiators for Chibok girls release

President Muhammadu Buhari has invited the United Nations to serve as intermediary during the negotiations for the release of the abducted Chibok girls. Buhari said this while speaking with the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. “The challenge is in getting credible and bona fide leadership of... Read More

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September 18, 2016

#SaveBornoIDPs campaign kicks off on Twitter – here’s what you should know

SDGs Nigeria Action Group via its Twitter account, @SDGsNGA is calling on all Nigerians to come to the aid of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in and out of camps spread across the North East region of Nigeria. The Twitter campaign aims to gather monetary resources for the victims of the humanitarian crisis that has hit... Read More

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September 16, 2016

UN, IPCR tell Avengers, Boko Haram to allow peace reign

The United Nations and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) on Thursday pleaded with aggrieved persons and groups in the country to embrace peace. They said this at a news conference organised for the forthcoming 2016 International Day of Peace. The Director-General of the IPCR, Prof. Oshita Oshita, said the Peace Day would... Read More

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Buhari

September 13, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech

I’ll be the first to admit that my heading is a little misleading. It’s for good reason. This is an urgent message the President needs to see before his session at the 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Fingers crossed hoping it will get to him. The President will be in New York this week and... Read More

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September 11, 2016

SERAP writes petition to UN over police harassment of BBOG protesters

A right advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written an urgent appeal to the United Nations on the continued harassment and intimidation of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group by Nigerian authorities. In a letter dated 9 September 2016 to Maina Kiai, the United Nations, Special Rapporteur SERAP said harassment of the group was unlawful. The... Read More

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September 11, 2016

$500 million; 471… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$500 million – The amount pledged by the World Bank to five Northern states through the Universal Basic Education scheme. $458 million – The amount to be returned from the loot stashed away by former President Sani Abacha in the United States. N24.5 billion – The amount consolidated by the Kaduna State Government in its... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Corruption in IDP camps: EFCC should rise to the occasion

The United Nations has said Nigeria is on the brink of a famine unlike any we’ve ever seen before. The number of Boko Haram refugees fleeing from war torn cities into IDP camps are nearing a million. According to reports, feeding these people and their children is becoming increasingly difficult. Almost a quarter of a... Read More

Citizenship, The News Blog

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September 5, 2016

All the things that should worry you about Nigeria — according to the UN

“Nigeria in serious crisis” “Nigeria deeply divided” “Serious crisis in Nigeria” These are variations of the headlines on major news sites in Nigeria today. They all mean that things are really bad in Nigeria right now, according to a United Nations report. The report was read during a consultative meeting on the formulation of the UN... Read More

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August 22, 2016

YNaija Editorial: The humanitarian crisis in the North-east

A major plank of the Buhari administration was the pledge to end the insurgency in the North-east. It met on the ground a war against Boko Haram that had been badly handled and allowed to metastasize, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. While the moves to improve security and defeat the insurgents have... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Chimamanda Adichie to deliver Keynote Address at the United Nations

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be delivering a keynote address to the United Nations world body on Friday, August 19, 2016 as part of a series of events marking the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. A statement from her Manager, Chinaku Onyemelukwe says the event is scheduled to take place in the United Nations General Assembly... Read More

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August 16, 2016

UN begins IDPs registration in Bama, soldiers rescue 88 hostages

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has started the registration of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs from the ages of 17 in Bama, Borno State. In a statement on Monday night signed by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, he said the exercise was aimed at providing food and relief materials for the IDPs. The statement... Read More

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August 12, 2016

‘I don’t need a godfather…’ | Dayo Israel on why he is #NotTooYoungToRun

In recent times, a new campaign, #NotTooYoungToRun advocating for the reduction of the age restrictions placed on Nigerians planning to run for an elected office within the country is fast gaining ground. The goal of the campaign is to ensure the inclusion of youths across Nigeria in the political landscape where they can be viable... Read More

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My administration would abide by ICJ’s verdict on Bakassi- Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that his administration would not go against the decision of the International Court of Justice on the Nigeria – Cameroon border. He said this on Monday while receiving a United Nations (UN) Mission led by a Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mohammed Ibn Chambers. In a statement by the Senior... Read More

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David Cameron resigns as UK Prime Minister | YNaija.com

Opinion: Lessons the average Nigerian can learn from Brexit and Money Monster

by Lolade Nwanze Did you see David Cameron nearly break down at the end of his speech? I felt really sorry for him. He had been the ‘Stay’ champion, touring schools in different states across the U.K trying to encourage young people on the merits of staying in the EU. Somehow he got across to... Read More

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December 7, 2015

MASSOB is sponsored by politicians – BIM

The Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), formerly known as Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), says the Federal Government has no power and capacity to stop the actualization of the Biafra state. BIM revealed that the matter is now before the United Nations (UN) for consideration. While addressing newsmen in Monday... Read More

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Filed photo: Soldiers with Boko Haram suspects | YNaija.com

United Nations to Buhari: Investigate Nigerian Army, Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged by the United Nations to investigate reports of horrifying crimes by the Boko Haram sect and alleged human rights abuses by the Nigerian Army. A top human rights official of the UN, Zeid Al-Hussein, said he has received several reports of allegations of mass executions, rape and amputations of children... Read More

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The Igbos have vowed to go away if Buhari turns his back on them

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Chairman of state Presidents of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in seven Igbo speaking states, Dr. Chris Eluemunoh, has warned that any further attempt to marginalise the ethnic group could result in secession. Eluemunoh stated this on Tuesday, May 12 in Akwa, Anambra, where he revealed that the Igbo may be forced to move for self-determination... Read More

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We hear United Nations may appoint Pres. Jonathan as Global Crisis Envoy

by Kolapo Olapoju United States, France, UK, China, Russia and the United Nations have reportedly decided to appoint President Goodluck Jonathan as U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. President Jonathan was endorsed by the U.N. Secretary General, Bank Ki Moon, as well as the 5 permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. Vice President Joe Biden reportedly... Read More

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Ahahonu Kingsley: What you can do to support the World Earth Day

by Ahahonu Kingsley The earlier we realised that the energy required to maintain our habitat would be far insignificant compared to the inconveniences that our irresponsibility shall invoke, the better for all of us. Every April 22, the world marks the World Earth Day. This is a day set aside by the United Nations specifically... Read More

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February 21, 2015

Nigeria’s election must not be postponed again – UN insists

by Damilola Jagun The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon has enjoined the federal government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make certain that elections hold on the rescheduled dates of March 28 and April 11. Speaking through his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, the Secretary General, welcomed commitments made by the presidential candidates, in regards to... Read More

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January 24, 2015

We don’t need UN, AU help to fight Boko Haram – Dasuki tells BBC

by James Sambo During an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Friday, January 23, National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said Nigeria does not need the help of the United Nations and the African Union to defeat the Boko Haram terrorist group. According to Dasuki, Nigeria and her neighbouring countries, were in a “good shape” to effectively... Read More

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January 19, 2015

United Nations declares Mali free of Ebola

by Chinwe Okafor As the fight against Ebola continues in African countries, it’s always a relief to hear some good news. The United Nations on Sunday, January 19, publicly declared Mali Ebola-free following a 42 day period without any new cases of the deadly virus. It would have been declared earlier in November but a... Read More

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