Tag: UN
October 13 in History: Nigeria Deployed First Peacekeeping Tropps to Congo
On October 13, 1960, a reconnaissance party of the Royal Niger Army left Lagos for Leopoldville, Congo, in…
October 4 in History: Tafawa Balewa Led Nigeria’s First Delegation to the UN
On October 4,1960, a 14-man delegation led by the Prime Minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, departed Ikeja…
Africa Map: Why the UN Just Voted to End 450 Years of a Shrunken Continent
For centuries, the map hanging in classrooms, boardrooms, and newsrooms around the world has been lying to us,…
2026 UN Secretary-General Selection: Candidates To Watch
On January 1, 2027, a new Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization, UNO will take over from Antonio…
Nigeria spends N1.2trn on importation of power generators
A United Nations (UN) report just released has disclosed that Nigeria has spent not less than N1.2trillion ($2.4…
Zabarmari’s massacre: 110 casualty figure was not properly sourced, UN declares
The casualty figure of farmers killed in Borno state which was released by the United Nations (UN) has…
Boko Haram: UN says 110 killed in fresh Borno attack as DHQ faults report
The United Nation has reacted to the attack on Rice Farmers in Borno state, contrary to local reports…
UN condemns killing of farmers in Borno, says most violent direct attack against civilians in 2020
The killing of more than 40 farmers have been condemned by the United Nations in Borno state. Recall…
UN delegation visit Nigeria today, to discuss strategies to rebuild the Nation
A delegation of senior officials of The United Nations will visit Nigeria today to discuss with the governments…
UN group declares Sowore’s detention illegal, asks FG to stop his trial
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has declared the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore,…
Lekki Massacre: UN calls for end to attack on protesters
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, UN has called for an end to the attack on peaceful…
Oodua Republic agitators write UN, US, EU, AU; seek protectio
Oodua Republic agitators write UN, US, EU, AU; seek protectio