Two police trainers sacked for impregnating 15 female police trainees
The Mozambican government has expelled two police training instructors after they were found guilty of impregnating a total of 15 students at a police training […]
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Defence Minister cautions protesters against undermining national security
The Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has cautioned #EndSARS protesters against breaching National Security. General Magashi gave the caution when the […]
Climate change: Nigeria ratifies Doha Amendment to Kyoto Protocol
Nigeria has become the 144th country to ratify the Doha Amendment of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). […]
UN suspends another employee over alleged viral sex video
By Harrison ArubuThe United Nations says it has identified and placed on administrative leave without pay another staff member involved in a recent viral sex […]
Court hears suit seeking to imprison Buhari’s appointees over COVID-19 breach
An Abuja Magistrates’ Court at Kado on Monday heared a criminal complaint against President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointees who attended the funeral of his Chief of […]
Nigeria takes major step towards combating SGBV
The Nigerian government has taken a key step in tackling the prevalence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and […]
World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below -U.N.
Earth will be home to 8.8 billion souls in 2100, 2 billion fewer than current U.N. projections, according to a major study published Wednesday. By […]
Buhari condemns Boko Haram’s attack on UN in North-East
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he called “the dastardly attack on UN aid helicopter in the Northeast on Saturday by the Boko Haram terrorists. […]
UN suspends 2 employees over viral sex video
The United Nations says it has suspended two male staff members involved in a recent viral sex video in Israel. Mr Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for […]
Covid-19: FG receives $22m medical supplies from EU, UN
The federal government has received vital medical supplies that are worth $22 million from the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) to boost […]
World has failed to protect 1bn children from violence, sexual abuse, UN warns
By Cecilia Ologunagba The world has failed to protect around one billion children from are physical, sexual or psychological violence, the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
UN, EU meet Buratai on need to end Boko Haram insurgence
The United Nations and the European Union have called on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai to put an end to the […]
Winners Of 2019 UN Global Climate Action Award Announced
The recipients of the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were announced today, helping to shine a light on some of the most practical […]
Xenophobia: UN Cautions South African Leaders Against Inciting Statements
The Acting Resident Coordinator for the United Nations in South Africa, Ayodele Odusola, has expressed deep concern over recent and ongoing acts of violence against […]