By Tiamiyu Arobani The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted for members of the United Nations Staff Recreation CouncilContinue Reading
By Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geo-political tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats confronting the international community. Ibrahim made the call while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College during their visitContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Ukechukwu Unachukwu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, on Wednesday shed light on how the Nigerian Military was steadily helping farmers boost food production in the Northern communities. Unachukwu, who is also the Commander, Sector 1, made this known in an interaction with newsmen atContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve “long-standing grievances” fueling insecurity in Nigeria and across the wider region. Ibrahim stated this after presenting his Letter of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Mohammed had returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benue states and met communities affected by insecurity and displacement. HeContinue Reading
Adherence The United Nations has called on all parties to the Middle East conflict—including the Un.S., Iran, and Israel—to fully comply with the newly agreed two-week ceasefire. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the truce but stressed adherence to international law to pave the way for lasting peace. “UN Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening international partnerships to address transnational organised crime, corruption and emerging security threats. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known at the inauguration of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Programme for NigeriaContinue Reading
Discrimination By Cecilia Ologunagba The United Nations has called for stronger solidarity and political will to eliminate racial discrimination globally, as leaders marked a key international day against racism. The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, made the call at an event at UN Headquarters in New York. She spoke to commemorateContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UN Women and the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) have launched an anthology highlighting women’s Gender Based Violence (GBV), documenting experiences of Nigerian women seeking justice. They made the call at the launch of the anthology, titled “The Cost of Justice: Women’s Voice ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UN Women has urged the Nigerian government to move beyond policy commitments toward tangible actions that protect women’s rights, deliver justice for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors, and promote sustainable national development. Ms Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made the call during aContinue Reading
