Ethiopian Airlines Crash: Number of UN Officials Killed Rises to 21
The number of UN officials killed in the Ethiopian Airlines which crashed Sunday has risen to 21 from the initial 19 reported by the global inter-governmental organisation. The UN headquarters,…
IWD: UNODC Expresses Concern Over High Risk of Gender-related Killings in Africa
In commemorating the 2019 International Women’s Day, the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), Nigeria, has warned against gender-related killings in Africa. Mr Sylvester Atere, Outreach and Communications…
Countries Must Agree Strict Rules On ‘Killer Robots’ in Future Wars
Countries must agree strict rules on “killer robots” – autonomous weapons which can assassinate without human involvement, a top Red Cross official has said, amid growing ethical concerns…
Reduce The Number of Nigerian Delegates to UN meetings, Must Involve Professionals -Former Ambassador
Akinjide Osuntokun Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Germany Prof. Akinjide Osuntokun, has called for reduction in the number of Nigerian delegates to the United Nations, UN, General Assembly. Osuntokun…
UN Marks First-Ever Official World Braille Day, Says 39m people blind globally
The United Nations has estimated that about 39 million people are blind globally, while another 1.3 billion people live with some form of near vision impairment. The UN said this…
NIS is Committed to Combating Illegal Migration of Nigerians – Babandede
CG, NIS, Muhammad Babandede The Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, says the service is committed to combating illegal migration of citizens through unsafe…
UN Records 64 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse in 3 Months
The UN received 64 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, involving 77 victims, between July and September, across its various offices, agencies, and partner…
African countries should collaborate for a better future- UN chief urges
António Guterres UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged for collaboration among African countries for better future. Guterres, while addressing the inaugural Africa Dialogue Series at the UN Headquarters, in…
Bring killers of Hauwa Liman to justice, UN chief urges
António Guterres, UN Secretary-General UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for those responsible for the killing of Ms Hauwa Mohammed Liman, to be brought to justice. Guterres, in a…
Nigerian Envoy demands elimination of safe havens for stolen assets, funds
Amb. Tijjani Bande, UN permanent Rep. Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Tijjani Bande, has called for the elimination of safe havens for stolen assets and illicit financial flows…