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Catherine Namakula, the chair of the working group on people of African descent, has appealed to the relevant stakeholders to desist from portraying African children in undignified circumstances. Ms Namakula made the call in New York.…

The UN has expressed concern over the flooding in Nigeria, which has impacted the lives of more than 2.8 million men, women and children. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said this at a news conference at UN headquarters in New York.…

As the world marks the World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2022, the National Association of Seadogs – Pyrates Confraternity has expressed concern that this year’s event does not end up as “mere ritual for speech making and grand…

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that conflicts and climate-related impacts will remain major drivers behind food crises. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu also called for resilience and more efforts for…

Ukraine on Thursday demanded for a “just punishment” over a seven-month-old invasion, sending shock waves around the world amid Russia’s biggest conscription since World War II. Ukraine had also urged the United Nations to create a…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday begged the global community to consider “outright debt cancellation” for countries facing severe fiscal challenges. The Nigerian leader made this appeal while speaking at the ongoing 77th United…

President Muhammadu Buhari has described democracy as a wheel of governance that carries limitations, even though it provided legitimacy for the government to operate. Mr Buhari made the statement at the ongoing 77th United Nations…

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, urged fellow African nations and United Nations member states to uphold free speech. This was as he called for the protection of vulnerable communities against…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Tuesday inaugurated the 2022 anti-corruption shadow report on progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 16 in Nigeria. SDG 16 is about peace, justice and strong…

Nigeria’s President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), held a strategic meeting with members of his delegation Monday ahead of the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations. Buhari arrived in New York, venue of the 77th UNGA, on…