ECOWAS, international community resolute against coup d’etat—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is a strong resolve by the ECOWAS and the international community not to accept coups d’etat or any other […]
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Afreximbank to provide U.S$200m for sustainability facility for Q1 2022– UNECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has announced the establishment of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF), dedicated to providing African governments with […]
NAPTIP boss targets conviction of high profile traffickers
By Rosemary ogbonnaya The newly appointed Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Dr. Fatima Waziri- Azi has vowed to […]
Nigeria vs. WSJ and The Economist, By Reuben Abati
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been in the eye of the storm with the international media recently, and there is a lot that can […]
Pope calls on world to help migrants in Libya
Pope Francis called upon countries around the world to intervene in Libya’s migration crisis, in his weekly Sunday address on St Peter’s Square in Rome. […]
Rivers Council boss pledges support for Opobo annual marathon
The Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers, Mr Enyiada Cookey-Gam, has pledged the council’s support for the 4th edition of Opobo Marathon scheduledfor January, […]
Non-enforcement of role can harm ECOWAS regional court – President
Hon. Justice Edward Asante, President, ECOWAS Court of Justice, has warned that the non-enforcement of the decisions of the 20-year old court could imperil its […]
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP solicits more cooperation of the international community
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for more and continued support of the international community in the fight […]
Islamic Movement in Nigeria cautions UN body over ‘malicious’ security report
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has cautioned the United Nations Department of Safety and Security office in Abuja over a “malicious” statement it issued on […]
Net-Zero emissions: Defunding gas projects unhelpful to developing countries — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the plan to defund gas projects in the run up to the global Net-Zero emissions target will be unhelpful to […]
UNHCR recommends end of refugee status for Ivorians by June
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recommended that countries hosting Ivorians end their refugee status, and help them to voluntarily repatriate, obtain […]
SGF urges Nigerians to have positive mindset about government
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha has urged Nigerians to desist from deliberately refusing to see anything good in […]
Osinbajo departs Abuja for UN high-level meetings on energy transition in London
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Thursday for London, UK, where he will participate in a series of meetings.Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to […]
UN chief urges ‘quantum leap in support’ for vulnerable nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged greater support for vulnerable nations as they tackle the challenges of debt distress, lack of investment, unfair trade and […]
Yoruba Forum urges agitators, Nigerian youths to embrace peace
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), on Sunday cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by some […]
Reps berate govt. agencies for diverting appropriated money
The House of Representative on Thursday berated government agencies for abuse of the 2021 Appropriation Acts and diverting money to other projects. This followed the […]
A Breath Of Fresh Air, By Dakuku Peterside
In recent times, we have been bombarded with news of insecurity, corruption, and secession agitations in Nigeria that we have become so used to […]
UNGA 76: Nigeria seeks UN support against counter-terrorism, violent extremism
The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has solicited the support of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to tackle the scourge of […]
Buhari returns with ‘special assignment’ from UN Sec Gen
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a loaded weeklong engagements at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly […]
UNGA 76: Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed says girls’ education must be priority
Ensuring all Afghan girls can be educated must be “a zero condition” for the Taliban, before international recognition of their de facto authority, UN Deputy […]
UNGA-76: Buhari raises alarm on erosion of democracy in W/Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari has raised alarm over the recent trend of the unconstitutional takeover of power in some West African countries, urging world leaders to […]
UNGA 76: Buhari seeks vigorous enforcement of Arms Trade Treaty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in New York called for the world wide application of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to codify accountability in conventional […]
UNGA 76: Vaccines for all key to building back better after COVID-19 – Kenyan President
Equitable global access to vaccines must be at the core of efforts to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has […]
Electoral Hub calls for sustained efforts to promote democracy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged governments around the world to make […]
Insecurity: Nigeria, International Community unite against attacks on schools
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigeria and the International Community have presented a united front in fighting the incessant attacks on educational institutions, globally. This follows the […]