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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Hamas claims responsibility for deadly Jerusalem attack
Hamas’s armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a shooting attack in Jerusalem that killed at least six people a day earlier. In a statement, al-Qassam said…
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Trump threatens against ‘wrongful’ detention of US nationals abroad
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect US nationals from what he termed “wrongful detention” abroad. The Department of State, in a statement issued on…
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Again, new Ebola resurfaces in DR Congo, kills 15
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The World Health Organisation (WHO)…
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US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA
The United States is denying and revoking visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. US…
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UN’s OHCHR condemns killing of journalists in Gaza
…..says shock the world into action The United Nations human rights office has said that the killing of five more Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces – bringing the…
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UN warns of rise in conflict-related sexual violence
Conflict-related sexual violence continues to be used as a weapon of war, the annual Report of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, has shown.The report stated that sexual violence in…
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