United Nations

January 5, 2015

UN to intervene in death sentence of 54 soldiers

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the death sentence given to 54 Nigerian soldiers, the United Nations has expressed its intention to take appropriate action over the execution of the soldiers sentenced to death by the Nigerian Army on December 17. In a letter to The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial... Read More

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January 2, 2015

Let’s tell you what Nigeria did about Palestine recently

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a report by The Guardian UK, the pair of Isreali Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and the United States Foreign Secretary, John Kerry called President Goodluck Jonathan on New Year’s day to ask him not to support the resolution for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations. The motion for the... Read More

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November 20, 2014

Like a boss: Don Jazzy to perform at United Nations General Assembly

by Damilola Jagun Big things are gwan for the Mavin boss….. Mavin Records honcho, Don Jazzy has revealed that he would be performing at the General Assembly of the United Nations for the ‘UNICEF Imagine Campaign on Friday, 21 November. The acclaimed producer shared on Instagram, photos of himself rehearsing for his performance. He added the... Read More

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October 17, 2014

Opinion: Commemorating 2014 World Poverty Eradication Day – The Nigerian case

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Like peace-building, the solution to poverty does not reside in quick-fix approach but in a sustainable humanitarian effort. Also, just like nation-building, combating extreme poverty requires the collective and synergistic effort of all irrespective of class strata. Therefore, there is no gainsaying the fact that combating extreme poverty requires a long term... Read More

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October 1, 2014

At 54, will Nigeria’s rebased GDP fulfil all expectations?

by Tunji Andrews On April the 6th, 2014, Nigeria, via it’s Bureau of statistics released the results of it’s GDP rebasing exercise, which saw it more than double in size, and surpass Africa as the Largest country in Africa. Nigeria has “rebased” its gross domestic product (GDP) data, which has pushed it above South Africa... Read More

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September 25, 2014

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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August 12, 2014

It’s the International Youth Day! 10 things you must know about today

by Azubuike Azikiwe All around the world, the international youth day is being celebrated with various events and activities. Its a day om history when the youths get to do their thing, and here are some of the must know facts about 12 August, International Youth Day. The United Nations decided on “Youth and Mental Health.”... Read More

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Frank Onuoha: High electricity tariff – A reflection on the UN query

by Frank Onuoha Months after, the much touted “thousands of jobs” and “mini-power” projects that will generate the miracle mega watts are still illusory. The United Nations is demanding that within 60 days the Nigerian government come up with answers to eight questions on increase in electricity tariff without corresponding increase in generation. These questions... Read More

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February 7, 2014

Opinion: The acceptance of Homosexuality in our culture is far from a reality

by Oke Epia A swift reaction came from Ambassador Samantha Power, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, who took to Twitter. “Deeply troubled that #Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan signed anti-#LGBT law. Big setback for human rights for all Nigerians,” she tweeted. Recent developments in... Read More

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January 14, 2014

United Nations endorses GenVoices: This “has a possibility to have a positive and defining impact on the rest of Africa”

by Oge Okonkwo Ahead of its historic Telethon, The United Nations has endorsed Generational Voices (GenVoices), the project-driven platform to harness the offline and online energy of young Nigerians for practical efforts towards nation building. The Telethon will be hosted on Saturday, 18 January 2013 and broadcast on Channels Television to over 10 million Nigerians... Read More

December 21, 2013

19 pregnant girls freed in yet another baby factory bust

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The police discovered a house in Umuahia, Abia state that housed a total of 19 pregnant women. Their discovery revealed a baby factory with the women planning to sell their newborns. Geoffrey Ogbonna, a police spokesman, said that the prime suspect who’ location is currently unknown is the owner of the property and suspected... Read More

December 8, 2013

Jonathan supports ‘Africa Stand-By force’ for peace keeping

by Oke Efagene On Saturday, President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed in Paris that the federal government would throw its weight behind the formation of Africa Stand-by Force. The initiative was created in order to take control of crises situation in Africa. Jonathan believes that the formation of the specialised force to take control of the security... Read More

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December 4, 2013

Okey Ikechukwu: Why not share resources in Nigeria according to ‘ekiti mass’?

by Okey Ikechukwu If the United Nations (UN) wants the state with the highest number of carrying ‘ekiti’ prefixed towns to have 30% of all global support for a sustained fight against poverty, it will go to Ekiti State. Ado Ekiti is the capital of Ekiti State, the South Western Nigeria, and other towns in... Read More

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November 28, 2013

Suspect to face the music after ‘hiding cocaine worth $500,000 in speakers’

by Muyiwa Daropale Police in Kano have arrested a 28 year old man with cocaine worth $500,000 hidden in speakers. The speakers were brought into Nigeria from Sao Paulo, Brazil through the Kano International Airport. The Associated Press reports; Commandant Ambrose Umoru said Maduagwu Nnaemeka was arrested at Kano International Airport on Wednesday with 3... Read More

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November 17, 2013

Opinion: The discrimination against homosexuals (Homo haram) must stop

by Joseph Sewedo Akoro Can politics be politics and religion be religion in Nigeria? It is extremely infuriating how religion influences the manner a secular State is being governed in the most non-discretized way. The United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process of checking on human rights situations in the world and the effort put... Read More

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September 30, 2013

Opinion: ASUU and the culture of impunity

by Onyekachi Eni First, because the Federal government has never found the courage to enforce section 42 of the Trade Disputes Act which provides for “no work no pay”, strikes translate to extended holidays for lecturers who receive their full pay for doing no work. Since the formation of the Academic Staff Union of Universities... Read More

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September 22, 2013

“SaharaReporters must have been counting tourists”: Presidency denies reports that Jonathan travelled with 600-man delegation

by Isi Esene The Presidency has denied reports that the President Goodluck Jonathan, who is in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly is in the United States with a 600-man delegation. In a statement signed by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the Presidency said Jonathan... Read More

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August 31, 2013

Thanks, Washington Post: 9 questions you were too embarrased to ask about the Syrian war, answered

by Hauwa Gambo In a time of social media, people are too embarrassed to ask questions everyone pretends everyone knows the answers to – like the complicated war in Syria, which like most, stands at an intersection of history, politics, religion and complicated international relations further complicated by President Barack Obama’s pressure to intervene. How... Read More

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Boko Haram militants may be tried for war crimes – UN

No fewer than 50 Boko Haram militants and three soldiers died in separate battles between the insurgents and security agents between Thursday night and Friday. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the insurgents engaged JTF troops for several hours in a tough battle in terrorist camps located in Sambisa Game Reserve, about 70 kilometres south of the... Read More

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#ThisIsNoJoke: UN advices starving people to eat more insects

by Akan Ido The United Nations have advised starving people to eat more insects which are believed to be rich in protein and low in fat. The world organisation said this will help in fighting global warming, pollution, and hunger. The United Nations said if this idea catches on it will ultimately be great for... Read More

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For the rape of 126 women: 12 senior military officers in Congo suspended

by Rachel Ogbu 12 senior military officers in Congo were shamed and suspended recently following a mass rape incident in the eastern part of the country. On Thursday, the United Nations said 126 women were raped in Minova in November after Congolese army troops fled to the town as so-called M23 rebels briefly captured the nearby... Read More

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January 29, 2013

Hold your crap: Lagos set on sanitation project towards eradicting public defecating

by Rachel Ogbu Last year, the United Nations ranked Nigeria among top five countries in the world with the largest number of people defecating in the open. It says over 100 million Nigerians have no access to improved sanitation facilities such as latrines and toilets, while about 33 million Nigerians defecate openly because there are... Read More

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December 12, 2012

Mallam Obvious? Things have fallen apart in Nigeria – Maitama-Sule

Former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Yusuf Maitama-Sule, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to develop its politics, philosophy and economy. Maitama-Sule, who bagged a Lifetime Achievement Award alongside a former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade, at an annual dinner organised by the Academy for Entrepreneurial Studies in... Read More

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November 19, 2012

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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October 5, 2012

TICKER: Bosom buddies: What is Hillary Clinton looking at?! (PHOTO)

Busted! It seems Christina Aguilera’s ample bosom is so alluring that even Secretary of State Hillary Clinton couldn’t help but take a quick peep: This titillating photograph was snapped on Wednesday at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., where Aguilera, a UN World Food Programme Ambassador, was being honored for her philanthropic work.... Read More

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October 3, 2012

Elnathan John: How to write an Independence Day speech

by Elnathan John Nigerians won’t appreciate this because they are mostly wicked and jealous of your boss. God will look into their matter and judge each of them appropriately. Ungrateful. That is what Nigerians are. You know this more than anyone in the country. You have had to bear the barrage of insults against your... Read More

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September 28, 2012

Patience Jonathan declared fit, scheduled to return to Nigeria soon

by Isi Esene There are indications that doctors attending to the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who is generally believed to be receiving treatment in a German hospital might soon be on her way back home. Reports say her doctors in Wiesbaden, Germany have given her a clean bill of health to return back to... Read More

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