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World/Foreign News
US stages walkout at UN Security Council meeting over France’s human rights criticism
The United States staged a walkout at a United Nations Security Council meeting after France criticised Washington’s human rights record,…
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Nigerian News
Tinubu will resolve generational grievances, Jimoh Ibrahim tells UN
Nigeria’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve “long-standing…
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Guterres urges Nigeria to lead Africa’s push for global reform
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country…
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UN Security Council divided over U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
The UN Security Council remained sharply divided on Monday during an emergency session over the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President,…
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Entertainment
Nigeria is a beautiful nation with deep faith traditions, beautiful barbs, says Nicki Minaj
Influential U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj says Nigeria is a beautiful nation with deep faith traditions and ”beautiful barbs” that she…
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Nigerian News
Sudan’s North Darfur remains volatile — UN
The situation in Sudan’s North Darfur state remains volatile following the Rapid Support Forces’ takeover of El Fasher on Oct.…
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World/Foreign News
Netanyahu Slams Leaders Recognising Palestinian State
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced leaders who had recognised a Palestinian state, as he headed to the United States…
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Climate Change: 1.8bn people at risk of flood worldwide – Report
More than 1.8billion people worldwide live in areas with a significant risk of flooding due to climate change and human…
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Nigerian News
91 Chibok schoolgirls still missing 10 years on — UN report
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, CEDAW, has revealed that 91 Chibok schoolgirls remain in captivity…
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World/Foreign News
UN Inquiry Concludes Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza, Israel Rejects Findings as ‘Distorted and False’
A United Nations commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, stating there are…
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Israel-Palestine conflict: Nigeria, 141 countries endorse 2-state solution
Nigeria on Friday joined 141 other countries to endorse New York Declaration on two-State solution between Israel and Palestine at…
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Education
Nigeria ranks 4th globally for attacks on school children — UN
Nigeria has been ranked fourth in the world for the highest number of grave violations against school children in armed…
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Nigerian News
UN halts air-lifting of food, nutrition aids into Nigeria over poor funding
UN Humanitarian Air Service, UNHAS, has ended its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria due to lack of funding. Stéphane Dujarric,…
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World/Foreign News
Nigeria reiterates 2-state solution to end Israel-Palestine conflict
Nigeria on Wednesday called for a two-state solution as a way out of the age-long conflict between Israel and Palestine.…
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UN urges Iran, Israel to ‘fully respect’ ceasefire
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel. Before both sides confirmed that a…
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World/Foreign News
Sudan: UN says rape used as war tactic
A UN agency warned on Tuesday that rape is being systematically used as a weapon of war in Sudan, as…
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Gaza: UN demands justice over killings of first responders
The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, on Monday called for “justice and answers” after Israeli forces killed eight Palestinian…
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World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
World leaders on Tuesday urged Iran and Israel to step back from the brink after Tehran fired a barrage of…
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Health/Lifestyle
Meningitis: WHO inaugurates Meningitis vaccination in Niger following outbreak
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has started a mass vaccination campaign in Niger’s Niamey region in response to an…
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