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4.3 million Nigerians face hunger, malnutrition in North East – UN


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The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has said that over 4.3 million Nigerians in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states are affected by severe hunger and malnutrition. READ ALSO:United Nation Fights…

Group solicits support for prevention of illicit drugs


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Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called on the public to support preventive measures aimed at stemming illicit drug abuse in Nigeria. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…

UNICEF pledges support to ensure safety of Nigeria’s vulnerable


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The UNICEF on Friday, has pledged to ensure success of the process for the development of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), policy that would save the lives of millions of Nigeria’s vulnerable population. Chisom Adimorah, the WASH…

Cancer: Foundation urges albinos to stay away from sun


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A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Albino Foundation has urged people living with albinism to stay away from the sun to avoid developing skin cancer. The foundation noted that people with albinism are prone to skin cancer, stressing that…

Ukraine dam: UN issues warning on Environmental, humanitarian disaster


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The United Nations has warned that the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine could spark an environmental disaster that could have dire humanitarian consequences for hundreds of thousands of people. An attack on the major Russian-held…

NHF decries circulation of dairy products


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The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF), has decried the indiscriminate circulation of unhealthy milk products in the country, revealing that, research by the organisation showed that 80 per cent of the dairy products consumed in Nigeria are…

Revive Nigeria’s ailing health sector, nurses tasks Tinubu


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The nurses and midwives under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, has tasked the newly elected President Bola Tinubu to make the health sector functional and save it from imminent collapse. They further…

UN, FG solicits fund for malnourished in North East


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The United Nations (UN), and the Federal Government, have appealed to international donors for more funds to be released urgently, in order to rescue vulnerable people in the North East from hunger and malnutrition. The UN Resident and…

UN advocates for total inclusion of Persons with disabilities


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The United Nations has restated its commitment toward fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable society, where every individual can realize their full potential, regardless of any physical or intellectual barriers. The United…

Russia assumes presidency of UN Security Council 


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Russia, whose leader is accused of war crimes, has assumed charge of the United Nations Security Council. The development has caused fury in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calling it an absurd and destructive move.…