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COVID-19: WHO records 10,000 deaths in December


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The World Health Organisation, on Wednesday, warned that the coronavirus disease is still a major threat despite partially passing under the radar. READ ALSO:Prof. Tomori calls for assessment, maintenance of COVID-19 infrastructure…

First lady, others commemorate UN Day for protection of girl-child


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The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has joined her Sierra Leone and Angola counterparts – Dr Fatima Bio and Dr Anas Lorenco – to commemorate the first anniversary of UN World Day for the protection of the girl-child. READ ALSO:UNESCO…

President Tinubu calls for Synergy with UN to Tackle insecurity


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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for effective synergy between the United Nations and the African Union to tackle issues of security, poverty and address counter terrorism concerns in Africa. President Tinubu also said…

UN chief calls for lasting peace, marking International Day


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United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has issued a clarion call to “build, drive and sustain peace for all” across the world. He made the call in a statement marking the 2023 International Day for Peace, stating that…

UNICEF partners Lagos State on newborn action plan


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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Chief field officer in Nigeria, Celine Lafoucriere, has restated the organisation’s commitment to partner with the Lagos State government to ensure that every newborn survives and strives in the…

UN requests ECOWAS exemption for relief supplies to Niger Republic


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The United Nations on Tuesday said an exemptions request for relief supplies to Niger Republic has been submitted to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The UN noted that sanctions on Niger were blocking vital…

Niger Coup: UN envoy worries about deteriorating conditions of ousted President


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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is concerned about the deteriorating conditions in which the Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife and his son have been detained. UN Deputy Spokesperson for the…

Over 122 million people faced with hunger – UN 


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United Nations agencies has revealed that over 122 million people are currently facing hunger across the world due to weather shocks, conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. The agencies that include the Food and Agriculture Organisation;…

Oyo state partners on alternative care for vulnerable children


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The Oyo State Government, in partnership with SOS Children’s Village, a Non-Government Organisation, has inaugurated a 30-man committee that will provide alternative care for vulnerable children. The committee is made up of officials of the…

Drug Abuse: Lagos warns Youths Against Peer influence


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Lagos State government has warned youths against negative peer influence that could lead them to indulging in drug and substance abuse and illicit trafficking activities. The permanent secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, who…