United Nations

Halt Kidnappings in Nigeria: UN Urges Govt to Act Swiftly

The United Nations on Tuesday condemned a surge in mass kidnappings in Northcentral Nigeria, calling on the authorities to take urgent steps to...

Tinubu Calls for UN Reform, Permanent Seat for Nigeria at UN Security Council

President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent reform of the United Nations, citing the organization’s failure to reflect the current global reality....

US Donates $32.5m to Support UN’s Food Assistance Program in Nigeria

In a move that aligns with the United Nations’ goal of promoting global food security, the U.S. government has donated $32.5 million to...

Iran: Israel’s Attacks Crossed the Line, Amount to Declaration of War

By Daniel Okejeme with agency report Following a series of Israeli military strikes targeting approximately 100 sites in Iran, including key nuclear facilities,...

22-year-old US-based Nigerian Zuriel Oduwole nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

“Born in Los Angeles to Nigerian grandparents, Zuriel Oduwole has engaged with over 35 world leaders—including presidents and prime ministers—to discuss policies that...

Just in: Bloomberg pledges support for UN Climate Agency after US withdrawal

Billionaire entrepreneur Michael Bloomberg announced that his foundation will provide funding for the United Nations climate change body, following President Donald Trump’s decision...

Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, on two-day official visit to Nigeria

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is set to embark on a significant two-day official visit to Nigeria, commencing on Thursday. The...

Israel rejects UN report alleging war crimes in Gaza conflict

Israel has vehemently denounced a UN probe’s findings that it deliberately targeted Gaza’s healthcare system and abused Palestinian detainees, labelling the conclusions “outrageous.”...

UN denounces deadly Borno bombings

The United Nations (UN) has strongly denounced the recent devastating suicide bombings that targeted innocent civilians in Gwoza, a local government area in...

OPINION: Nigeria’s Urgent Need for Increased Government Funding in the Water Sector

By Sefa Ikpa In Nigeria, walk two kilometers in any direction, and you’ll likely encounter at least three boreholes. Boreholes and wells have...

Water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, UN warns

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has warned that water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world and also pose...

Plateau killings: Real reason suspected Fulani militia attacked Bokkos—a Persecondnews exclusive

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, a series of devastating attacks across numerous communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by...

UNGA 78: U.S. Pres. Biden fails to meet Tinubu as scheduled before departing New York

The much-publicized meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the U.S. President Joe Biden scheduled to hold while in the U.S. did not...

Transition to renewable energy: NNPCL signs to join UN Global Compact in New York

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) on Thursday in New York, U.S. signed to become a participant of the United Nations Global...

Tinubu in New York, blames internal, external factors for Nigeria and Africa’s economic structures impeding development

President Bola Tinubu said in New York, United States on Tuesday that Nigeria and Africa’s economic structures have been skewed to impede development,...

Africa needs to play more impactful role in global supply chain – UN

The United Nations (UN) has said Africa needs to play a more impactful role in the global supply chain and build resilience for...