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23 Sep 2023
The United Nations Women Regional Director for UN Women Central and West Africa, Maxime Hounato, said that gender inequality is crippling the nation economy. He noted that according to the gender-based violence records, violence against women is 90%, while others are 10% Hounato disclosed this in Abuja, at the press briefing, on his visit to…
17 Sep 2023
In an inspiring display of dedication and resilience, Nigerians worldwide have once again showcased their unwavering commitment to meaningful causes. The spotlight fell on Tech Herfrica, a social impact organization with its roots in Nigeria, during a momentous event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 16, 2023. Tech Herfrica, a trailblazing…
14 Sep 2023
Since I assumed my duties as the Consular General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos for over three months, I have forged a deep friendship with people from all walks of life in Nigeria. Despite our differences in nationality, colour, and race, I can feel that our hearts and minds are intertwined. Both Nigerian and Chinese people share the values of optimism, simplicity and kindness, and show similar national pride and identity, especially their strong sense and firm position of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity and opposing all secessionist forces, which makes me firmly believe that there is a deep soil of mutual understanding and support between the two peoples.
14 Sep 2023
In their final declaration at the just-concluded G20 Summit held in New Delhi, India, global leaders endorsed the implementation of the United Nations (UN) Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, at the summit, said the UN initiative led by the ILO aims…
7 Sep 2023
A record number of children from Latin America and the Caribbean are leaving their homes in search of a better life, risking disease, injury and abuse, a United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) report said Wednesday, urging a stronger humanitarian response.
5 Sep 2023
The UN voiced alarm Tuesday at the use of legal proceedings in Bangladesh to intimidate and harass rights advocates and civil society leaders, including Nobel laureate and microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus.
23 Aug 2023
The United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), European Union (EU) and Lagos State Government have restated the need to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women and girls, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage and other harmful practices.
14 Aug 2023
In commemoration of the International Youth Day 2023, United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, and members of Strategy for Mentoring Initiative & Leadership Empowerment (S.M.I.L.E) have urged Nigerian youths to maximise opportunities in the green economy,
10 Aug 2023
The United Nations chief on Wednesday expressed grave concern over what he called the "deplorable" conditions of Niger leader Mohamed Bazoum's detention and called for his release.
8 Aug 2023
UN investigators said Tuesday they had gathered strong evidence of surging war crimes in Myanmar, including mass executions and sexual violence, and were building case files to help bring perpetrators to justice.
27 Jul 2023
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday pleaded for immediate radical action on climate change, saying that record-shattering July temperatures show Earth has passed from a warming phase into an "era of global boiling."
13 Jul 2023
The United Nations system in Nigeria has sent delegation of UN Security Council Working Group on Children encountered in the course of Armed Conflict to liaise with the federal ministry of women affairs on evolving better policies towards the protection of children in armed conflicts.

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Following the expiration of the tenure in office of the immediate past National Working Committee of the Labour Party headed by Julius Abure, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Labour Party has stepped in to steer the affairs of the Labour Party. Labour Party's BOT Chairman, S.O.Z. Ejiofor in a statement said the takeover…
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Medics and the army said three people including a boy were wounded in a gun attack Thursday that targeted a school bus near the city of Jericho in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cleared five of the seven aspirants to contest its primary election for the Ondo State governorship election. The party's screening panel presided over by former Ebonyi State Governor, Senator Sam Egwu, however, refused to disclose the names of two aspirants said to have been disqualified. Our correspondent gathered that…
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The Nigerian military has declared eight people wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama, Delta state. The people declared wanted include Professor Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (Aka Amagben) and Akata Malawa David. Others are Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi. The troops were…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Oyekanmi said that the conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC,…
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Seven months after bringing the curtain down on the 55-year Bongo dynasty, Gabon's transitional president launches a national dialogue Tuesday touted as paving the way for elections next year.
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First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, stressed the need for qualitative education for the girl child.