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Nearly 19,000 Children Crossed Dangerous Darien Gap In 2021, Says UN

A record of almost 19,000 children have crossed the dangerous Darien Gap jungle between Colombia and Panama this year en route to...

UN Concerned About ‘Xenophobia’ Against Migrants In Chile

The United Nations expressed concern Monday at “violence and xenophobia” meted out to undocumented migrants in Chile over the weekend by locals...

Northern Nigeria, Yemen, South Sudan, others face famine threat – UN

Twenty countries contain areas that could soon experience famine in the coming months without urgent and scaled-up assistance, a report has said.

UN launches billion-dollar appeal for Nigeria’s victims of armed conflict

The United Nations is appealing for $1 billion to help 6.4 million of Nigeria’s most vulnerable people, including two million who have...

Africa Left Behind In Vaccination, Says UN

The United Nations (UN) has expressed fears that Africa might be left behind in the global drive for COVID-19 vaccination.

2020 ‘worst year in tourism history’ with losses estimated at $1.3 trillion- UN

The coronavirus crisis cost the global tourism sector $1.3 trillion (€1 trillion) in lost revenue in 2020 as the number of people...

UN Commends Governor Bello For Promoting Women Inclusiveness In Kogi

The United Nations Women (UNW) has commended Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for his efforts in ensuring the inclusiveness and greater...

World Facing ‘Catastrophic’ Warming – UN

The world is on course for a “catastrophic” temperature rise this century, the United Nations said Thursday as it confirmed that 2020...

UN Deputy Secretary-General, Mohammed Visits IDP Camps In Borno Border Town

The United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General and ex-Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed has visited Banki, a border town in Borno State.

UN chief urges global solidarity for poor people

The UN Chief said governments must intensify economic transformation through investment in a green and sustainable recovery from the health crisis.

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his Maiden Speech as the 16th President of Nigeria

Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his Maiden Speech as the 16th President of Nigeria. The speech highlights Nigeria's Transformation Agenda from Fuel Subsidy Reforms, Boosting electricity generation to addressing interest rate and exchange rate problems.

Nigeria’s New Hope: Can Bola Ahmed Tinubu Deliver?

Nigeria, a country with a history of economic and leadership challenges, is at a crucial juncture as it embarks on a new era. The recent election, like its predecessors, was marred by fierce contentions from opposing parties. However, on this momentous May 29th, a new hope emerges as Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumes the presidency. The key question that arises is whether he can effectively tackle Nigeria's governance and development problems within the span of a four-year presidential term.

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci Breaks World Cooking Record

Hilda Bassey Effiong, the 27-year-old Nigerian Chef and owner of MyFoodByHilda Restaurant, has made history by breaking the world cooking record. Her non-stop cooking marathon lasted for an impressive 100 hours, 40 minutes, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record set by Indian chef Lata Tandon in 2019. Hilda's remarkable achievement has not only captured the attention of Nigerians but also garnered global recognition.