United Nations

Corruption, barrier to sustainable development – Magu

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday,…

Remarks of UNGA President, Amb. Tijani Bande at the closing session of General Debate

I must begin by underscoring my appreciation of the contributions made by participants in this…

UN condemns killing of aid worker in Borno

Mr Edward Kallon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has expressed shock and sadness over…

UN chief wants better protection for rights of children

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on the international community to strengthen efforts to…

Number of international migrants reaches 272 million – UN

The number of international migrants around the world reached an estimated 272 million in 2019,…

UN calls for partnership on land degredation

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Muhammed, on Monday called for innovative partnerships to…

UN loses 72 workers in 2019, says Guterres

The United Nations has lost 72 personnel so far this year, its Secretary General, Antonio…

UN wants FG to seek quick solution to violence in north-central

Ms Agnes Callamard, UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, has called on…

UNGA president celebrates news of possible Ebola treatment, prevention

President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Ms Maria Espinosa, “is delighted” by news…

UN seeks tougher action against violators of Geneva Conventionss

Members of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called for decisive action against violators…