Insurgency: UN condemns execution of 5 aid workers in Borno
The United Nation (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has condemned the killing of five aid workers by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. Kallon, in a statement released…
U.N. unanimously adopts resolution on racism, sets up inquiry
The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday condemned discriminatory and violent policing after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month and ordered a report on “systemic racism”…
Nigeria’s election into ECOSOC a 3rd time underscores its diplomatic clout at the UN – Ambassador
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday in New York elected Nigeria alongside 17 other countries into the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN. The new ECOSOC…
African countries seek U.N. inquiry into U.S. ‘systematic racism’, ‘police brutality’
African countries are lobbying to set up a United Nations commission of inquiry into “systemic racism” and “police brutality” in the United States and other parts of the world, a…
U.N. rights body to debate alleged ‘systemic’ U.S. racism, police brutality
The top U.N. human rights body will hold an urgent debate on allegations of “systemic racism, police brutality and violence against peaceful protests” in the United States on Wednesday, a…
COVID-19: It’s not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world – WHO
Some countries have seen “upticks” in COVID-19 cases as lockdowns ease, and populations must continue to protect themselves against the coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. “On…
Trump cutting U.S. ties with WHO over coronavirus handling
The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organisation over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, accusing the U.N….
U.N. says U.S. claim it’s using COVID-19 to promote abortion not correct
The United Nations rejected on Thursday an accusation by the United States that the world body was using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to promote access to abortion through…
Dangote foundation donates N1.5bn to Nigeria, UN COVID-19 basket fund
Aliko Dangote The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated N1.5 billion ($3.8 million) to the ‘Nigeria/United Nations COVID-19 Basket Fund’ to boost the fight against the novel coronavirus disease….
COVID-19 lockdown easing: ILO warns of resurgence if workers are not protected
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that without adequate protection of returning workers during the lockdown ease countries may face the risk of COVID-19 resurgence. The UN agency in…