United Nations

Campaign to Shake Off ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Tag Moves to UN

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria is working with the United Nations, UN, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen border...

Shettima Advocates UN Reform Equity, Partners Netherlands on Financial Inclusion

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria will back a United Nations Secretary-General only if the candidate stands for equity, justice and Africa’s fair place in...

Trump Tells UN: Iran Faces Deal or Swift Annihilation

By Samuel Akpan US President Donald Trump told the United Nations on Tuesday he faces a stark choice – strike a deal that...

UN Calls for Stronger Protection of Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The United Nations has called for stronger protection of freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria (FoRB), saying that the...

Guterres Names Nigerian UN Official as New Advisor on African Affairs

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria has recorded a major diplomatic win as Ahunna Eziakonwa, a Nigerian development expert and United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, has...

“Release Them Now”: UN Steps In After Oyo and Borno School Abductions Hit 3-Week Mark

Amid growing alarm over school raids, student abductions, and the recent killings of two teachers, the United Nations is demanding action. UN Resident...

330 Journalists Detained Globally As UN Raises Alarm Over Attacks On Media

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations has issued a fresh alert over what it calls a...

Guterres: Gulf War now “out of control”; urges immediate ceasefire

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning that the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has spiraled “out of...

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.”...