United Nations

Number of international migrants hits 272m – UN

The number of international migrants around the world reached an estimated 272 million in…

UN shows interest in 14-year-old Nigerian refugee in Chad who wants to be a female footballer

The dream of a 14-year-old Nigerian girl simply identified as Adama who is presently…

40,000 more Cameroonians flee to Nigeria, UN says

No fewer than 40,000 more Cameroonians had been forced to flee to Nigeria over…

World celebrates Nelson Mandela on 101st posthumous birthday

Political leaders and personalities across the world are celebrating the first democratically-elected President of…

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt split: She has not dated since, here’s why she is happy single

Despite being linked to several Hollywood hotties, including Keanu Reeves, Angelina Jolie has not…

‘110 women die daily in Nigeria’

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that no fewer than 110 women…

Ex-VC of Usman Danfodio University, Muhammad-Bande, emerges UNGA President

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has emerged President of…

Sexual abuse: UN receives 37 allegations against personnel

The United Nations received 37 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against its personnel…

Nigerian peacekeeper killed, another injured in Mali

A yet to be identified Nigerian UN peacekeeper has been killed and another injured…

A Nigerian, Professor Tijjani Mohammad Bande, becomes UN General Assembly President

Professor Tijjani Mohammad Bande is the new President of the United Nations (UN) General…

113 million people in 53 countries go hungry – UN

No fewer than 113 million people experienced high levels of food insecurity in the…

UN honours 21 staff killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

The UN came together in sadness and solidarity on Friday to honour its 21…

Nigeria assumes Chairmanship of African Group at UN

Nigeria has assumed the Chairmanship of the African Group at the United Nations for…

DESPERATE APPEAL! Don’t evict Nigerian refugees, UN tells Cameroon

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed grave concerns over plans by…

STATE OF WORLD CHILDREN! Nigeria ranks 11th highest in child marriage, says UN agency

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women),…