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Ghana’s ex-First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies at 76

Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings , wife of the Late President Jerry Rawlings ,has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader,…

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$31trn debt holding back developing countries, says UN official

….2.6 billion people remain offline United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan, says 31 trillion dollars burden is stifling the development of developing countries. The UN trade official…

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Diasporan group says security key to investment

A group, under the aegis of the Global United Christian Congress of Africa and Diaspora (GUCCAD), has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise security as a prerequisite for investments. The…

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UN team targets Nigeria to spotlight progress on IDPs

A high-level United Nations delegation will visit Nigeria from 20 to 22 October to assess and showcase the country’s ongoing efforts to address the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs).…

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Tinubu condoles with Kenya over death of ex-PM Odinga

President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Special Adviser to the…

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Israel expresses gratitude to Trump for Gaza hostages’ release

Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for facilitating the safe return of Israeli hostages from Gaza, and advancing peace in the Middle-East. Freeman made…

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Reform to remain relevant, Tinubu tells UN, world leaders

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday advocated for the reform of the United Nations policies to conform with new global realities. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call…

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WHO responds to Trump’s remarks on paracetamol, vaccines

The World Health Organisation (WHO), has responded to remarks made on Monday by President Donald Trump in Washington, suggesting that paracetamol use in pregnancy may cause autism. Spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic…

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Peace, force needed for better future, says UN Chief

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday that “peace is the most powerful force for a better future”. Guterres stated this during the annual ceremony on the grounds…

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UN observes  24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

The United Nations on Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States The UN reaffirmed its enduring solidarity with the people of…

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