Just In: Nigeria, Seven Other Countries Face Acute Hunger – UN
No fewer than 113 million people experienced high levels of food insecurity in the world’s most severe food crises in 2018, the Global Report on Food Crisis 2019 has found.…
France, Brazil, Eight Others Cause Measles Cases To Soar Worldwide —UN
Just 10 countries were responsible for three-quarters of a global surge in measles cases last year, the UN children’s agency said on Friday, including one of the world’s richest nations,…
World Food Prices Rise In January – U.N. FAO
World food prices rose in January, buoyed by a rebound in dairy prices and stronger showings for vegetable oils and sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Market…
UN Solicits $50m To Tackle New Displacements In Nigeria
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says it urgently requires 50 million dollars from the 840 million dollar humanitarian response appeal to tackle new cases…
30,000 Flee Rann In Two Days Amid Boko Haram Threat —UN
Over 30,000 people fled the Nigerian town of Rann and across the border to Cameroon over the weekend amid fears of renewed attacks by Boko Haram militants, revealed by UN.…
32,000 Cameroonians Seeking Refuge In Nigeria —UN
The United Nations has said that no fewer than 32,000 Cameroonians fleeing insecurity and violence are currently taking refuge in Nigeria. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Cameroon, Ms Allegra…
Prospects For Peaceful, Credible Election High – UN
The United Nations says that there are increased prospects that the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria will be peaceful and credible. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the…
West Africa Shining example of peace, democracy in Africa – UN
The United Nations has described the West African region as shining example of peace consolidation and democracy on the continent making the positive role of ECOWAS recognised. Mr Mohamed Ibn…
Human Rights, We are dedicated to protecting human dignity, says Army
The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to protect human dignity and advance the cause of freedom of Nigerians throughout the country. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai…
No country can fight it alone – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari s on Monday said that fighting climate change was not a task any country could succeed in doing alone. He noted that to succeed, nations worldwide must…
