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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has restated its commitment towards evacuating stranded Nigerians in Sudan. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Mustapha Ahmed stated this in a statement issued by the Head of its Press…

Mary Leonard, the U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, has expressed confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, fair and credible elections on February 25 and March 11. “Our confidence stems in part from…

Chimbo Obieze of the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UN-IPGC) has tasked political party candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns meant to benefit the electorate and generality of Nigerians. Mr Obieze, the…

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is collaborating with presidential candidates and other stakeholders in Nigeria to ensure peaceful elections. Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the…

The UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and international partners have called for an immediate end to the mounting violence in the Greater Pibor area by armed youths from Jonglei. According to reports, no fewer than 57 have died since…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries, including Nigeria, to step up efforts to ensure the world is equipped and ready to take on the health challenges to come. Mr Guterres made the call on Tuesday in his message…

Nigeria, on Wednesday, joined seven other nations to vote in favour of retaining Iran on the United Nations Women Rights Commission despite Iran’s violations of women rights. The U.S. called for Iran’s ouster after Tehran took action to…

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called for a new partnership for prosperity and development in Nigeria and other African nations and for more support to address the climate crisis. Mr Guterres made the call while addressing…

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Wednesday proposed a collaboration between Nollywood and Hollywood to further export African culture. Zurab Pololikashuili, Secretary General, UNWTO, said this during the UNWTO…

As the world’s population hits eight billion on Tuesday, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says it is a milestone for human longevity and signalling major improvements in public health. UNFPA said it also came with warnings of worsening…