UN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:02:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png UN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 United Nations Urges Africa to Step Up Climate Action Plans https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-step-up-climate-action-plans/ https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-step-up-climate-action-plans/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:05:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467157   The United Nations has advised African nations to strengthen their climate action strategies, stressing that the continent’s future economic stability and social resilience depend heavily on how effectively it addresses the climate crisis. This call comes at a critical time when Africa, despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, continues to suffer [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-step-up-climate-action-plans/feed/ 0 UN Ranks Nigeria 8th in Africa, 98th Globally on Industrialisation Index https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ranks-nigeria-8th-in-africa-98th-globally-on-industrialisation-index/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ranks-nigeria-8th-in-africa-98th-globally-on-industrialisation-index/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:19:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465304 Nigeria has been ranked 8th in Africa and 98th globally on the United Nations’ industrialisation index, according to the latest report assessing the performance of nations in promoting industrial growth and economic diversification. The ranking, released by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), measures the extent to which countries are advancing in areas such [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ranks-nigeria-8th-in-africa-98th-globally-on-industrialisation-index/feed/ 0 FG asks the UN to help secure $10 billion for humanitarian needs https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-asks-the-un-to-help-secure-10-billion-for-humanitarian-needs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-asks-the-un-to-help-secure-10-billion-for-humanitarian-needs/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:17:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469841 The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations (UN) and other international partners for assistance in accessing a proposed $10 billion humanitarian funding aimed at addressing Nigeria’s growing humanitarian and food security challenges. The appeal was made by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, during a high-level meeting with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-asks-the-un-to-help-secure-10-billion-for-humanitarian-needs/feed/ 0 UN Confirms Civilian Deaths in Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghanistan https://www.theinfostride.com/un-confirms-civilian-deaths-in-pakistani-airstrikes-on-afghanistan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-confirms-civilian-deaths-in-pakistani-airstrikes-on-afghanistan/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398807 The United Nations on Thursday confirmed receiving credible reports that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Paktika province. The UN described the airstrikes, which occurred on Tuesday, as a violation of international law and called for an immediate investigation. “International law obliges military forces to take necessary [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-confirms-civilian-deaths-in-pakistani-airstrikes-on-afghanistan/feed/ 0 UN Secretary-General demands Africa’s permanent security council seat at UN summit https://www.theinfostride.com/un-secretary-general-demands-africas-permanent-security-council-seat-at-un-summit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-secretary-general-demands-africas-permanent-security-council-seat-at-un-summit/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388604 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the urgent need to address “historic injustices,” specifically pointing out the lack of a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council. Guterres described this omission as “outrageous” and stressed that the upcoming Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters later this month represents a crucial opportunity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-secretary-general-demands-africas-permanent-security-council-seat-at-un-summit/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Maritime Expansion: UN Greenlights New Territory 5 Times the Size of Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-maritime-expansion-un-greenlights-new-territory-5-times-the-size-of-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-maritime-expansion-un-greenlights-new-territory-5-times-the-size-of-lagos/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 22:39:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378057 Nigeria’s recent approval from the United Nations to extend its continental shelf by 16,300 square kilometers marks a significant achievement for the nation’s maritime boundaries and economic potential. This territory, five times the size of Lagos State, grants Nigeria sovereignty over additional maritime territory, expanding its jurisdiction beyond the existing 200 nautical miles. Initiated in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-maritime-expansion-un-greenlights-new-territory-5-times-the-size-of-lagos/feed/ 0 UN raises over $600 million in aid for Ethiopia https://www.theinfostride.com/un-raises-over-600-million-in-aid-for-ethiopia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-raises-over-600-million-in-aid-for-ethiopia/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:29:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376020 The United Nations has received over $600 million in financial pledges out of its $1billion target to boost humanitarian aid to Ethiopia as the East African country battles conflict, droughts, and floods. According to Reuters, the money was raised at a UN-hosted pledging event organized along with the governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom, held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-raises-over-600-million-in-aid-for-ethiopia/feed/ 0 UN Launches Comprehensive Security Audit in Lagos and Airports Amid Terrorism Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-comprehensive-security-audit-in-lagos-and-airports-amid-terrorism-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-comprehensive-security-audit-in-lagos-and-airports-amid-terrorism-concerns/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:04:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372801 In response to the growing global challenges posed by terrorism, the United Nations (UN) has initiated an extensive security audit of Lagos and its international airports. This significant move is part of a broader effort to fortify security measures and ensure the safety of both local and international travelers. The UN’s proactive involvement highlights the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-comprehensive-security-audit-in-lagos-and-airports-amid-terrorism-concerns/feed/ 0 UN Launches Vital $46 Billion Fund for 300 Million in 2024 Aid Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-vital-46-billion-fund-for-300-million-in-2024-aid-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-vital-46-billion-fund-for-300-million-in-2024-aid-initiative/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:01:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363864 In a recently released report on Monday, the United Nations (UN) painted a stark picture of the world’s future, predicting that by 2024, a staggering 300 million people across 72 countries will find themselves in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. The root causes identified by the UN include the devastating impacts of climate change, displacement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-vital-46-billion-fund-for-300-million-in-2024-aid-initiative/feed/ 0 Government and UN Join Forces to Secure $5 Billion Annually for Poverty Alleviation https://www.theinfostride.com/government-and-un-join-forces-to-secure-5-billion-annually-for-poverty-alleviation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/government-and-un-join-forces-to-secure-5-billion-annually-for-poverty-alleviation/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:20:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361759 Infostride News reported on Wednesday that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising $5 billion annually for Nigeria’s Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund. The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations, various development partners, and other stakeholders, is set to embark on a coordinated effort [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/government-and-un-join-forces-to-secure-5-billion-annually-for-poverty-alleviation/feed/ 0 Records of French slaves to be inscribed on UN world heritage register https://www.theinfostride.com/records-of-french-slaves-to-be-inscribed-on-un-world-heritage-register/ https://www.theinfostride.com/records-of-french-slaves-to-be-inscribed-on-un-world-heritage-register/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 17:49:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347563 Several hundred documents and items revealing the names and other details of victims of slavery in France’s colonial empire is being added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World register. This latest addition, which the UN cultural agency approved last week, marks the first time that France has pushed for the inscription of documents on the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/records-of-french-slaves-to-be-inscribed-on-un-world-heritage-register/feed/ 0 UN chief issues global alert on International Day of Epidemic Preparedness https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-issues-global-alert-on-international-day-of-epidemic-preparedness/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-issues-global-alert-on-international-day-of-epidemic-preparedness/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2022 21:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338662 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a global “wake-up call” on the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, which is observed annually on December 27. “The world must come together. Covid-19 was a wake-up call,” Guterres said in his message for the international day, Xinhua news agency reported. “The costs have been catastrophic,” he said, noting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-issues-global-alert-on-international-day-of-epidemic-preparedness/feed/ 0 UN, Russia hold talks on extending wartime grain deal to ease food crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/un-russia-hold-talks-on-extending-wartime-grain-deal-to-ease-food-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-russia-hold-talks-on-extending-wartime-grain-deal-to-ease-food-crisis/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:52:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335857 Top Russian and U.N. officials held talks in Switzerland on Friday to try to iron out the extension of a deal allowing Ukrainian grain shipments and Russian food and fertiliser exports, with just over a week left before the wartime agreement meant to ease a global food crisis is set to expire. U.N. humanitarian chief [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-russia-hold-talks-on-extending-wartime-grain-deal-to-ease-food-crisis/feed/ 0 UN chief calls on govts to take necessary steps to protect journalists https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-calls-on-govts-to-take-necessary-steps-to-protect-journalists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-calls-on-govts-to-take-necessary-steps-to-protect-journalists/#respond Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:45:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335173 More than 70 journalists have been killed this year and a record number of media persons are incarcerated today while threats of imprisonment, violence and death against them keep growing, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Monday and called on governments and the international community to take the necessary steps to protect them. Guterres’ remarks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-calls-on-govts-to-take-necessary-steps-to-protect-journalists/feed/ 0 Fully Support PM Modi’s Not An Era Of War Remark To Putin: UN Chief https://www.theinfostride.com/fully-support-pm-modis-not-an-era-of-war-remark-to-putin-un-chief/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fully-support-pm-modis-not-an-era-of-war-remark-to-putin-un-chief/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:35:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334409 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that he fully supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark to Russian President Vladimir Putin that this is “not an era of war”, emphasising that all efforts towards creating conditions for a solution to the Ukraine conflict under the UN Charter and international law will be “very much welcomed.” [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fully-support-pm-modis-not-an-era-of-war-remark-to-putin-un-chief/feed/ 0 Bitcoin rallies on UN plea to central banks, Elon Musk’s revived Twitter Buy out https://www.theinfostride.com/bitcoin-rallies-on-un-plea-to-central-banks-elon-musks-revived-twitter-buy-out/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bitcoin-rallies-on-un-plea-to-central-banks-elon-musks-revived-twitter-buy-out/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:36:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=333686 Crypto investors got emboldened by news that the UN had urged the Fed to halt raising interest rates because it might trigger a worldwide recession, and the situation started to alter.  The cryptocurrency market responded favorably, early today as bitcoin soared to a multi-day high of just over $20K. The asset is currently centimeters from that desired line, yet its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bitcoin-rallies-on-un-plea-to-central-banks-elon-musks-revived-twitter-buy-out/feed/ 0 China values relationship with UN despite human rights criticism https://www.theinfostride.com/china-values-relationship-with-un-despite-human-rights-criticism/ https://www.theinfostride.com/china-values-relationship-with-un-despite-human-rights-criticism/#respond Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332635 As world leaders gather in New York at the annual UN General Assembly, rising superpower China is also focusing on another United Nations body that is meeting across the Atlantic Ocean in Geneva. Chinese diplomats are speaking out and lobbying others at an ongoing session of the Human Rights Council to thwart a possible call [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/china-values-relationship-with-un-despite-human-rights-criticism/feed/ 0 North Korea Calls UN Monitor On Its Rights Issue Puppet Of The US https://www.theinfostride.com/north-korea-calls-un-monitor-on-its-rights-issue-puppet-of-the-us/ https://www.theinfostride.com/north-korea-calls-un-monitor-on-its-rights-issue-puppet-of-the-us/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 21:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331771   North Korea called the UN’s top expert on the country’s human rights a puppet of the United States, warning on Friday that it won’t tolerate an American-led plot to use the rights issue to overthrow its political system. North Korea’s government is extremely sensitive to any outside criticism of its rights record, viewing it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/north-korea-calls-un-monitor-on-its-rights-issue-puppet-of-the-us/feed/ 0 Biden Supports Japan Joining UN Security Council, Says PM Kishida https://www.theinfostride.com/biden-supports-japan-joining-un-security-council-says-pm-kishida/ https://www.theinfostride.com/biden-supports-japan-joining-un-security-council-says-pm-kishida/#respond Sun, 22 May 2022 21:38:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=325347 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says President Joe Biden supports Japan’s bid to join a reformed UN Security Council. If approved by the UN, Japan would join Britain, China, France, Russia, and the US as permanent members of the international body’s security council. Biden also gave his blessing for next year’s Group of Seven summit [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/biden-supports-japan-joining-un-security-council-says-pm-kishida/feed/ 0 2023: Ayu Urges UN To Support Nigeria On Electronic Transmission Of Results https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ayu-urges-un-to-support-nigeria-on-electronic-transmission-of-results/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ayu-urges-un-to-support-nigeria-on-electronic-transmission-of-results/#respond Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322389 Ahead of next year’s general election, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyorchia Ayu has charged the United Nations (UN) with technical support to facilitate the electronic transmission of results. He described the UN support as critical to the survival of Nigeria’s democracy. The former Senate President stated this Thursday when [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-ayu-urges-un-to-support-nigeria-on-electronic-transmission-of-results/feed/ 0 Russia Ukraine Conflict: UN Says Refugee Numbers Surge To 1.7 Million https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ukraine-conflict-un-says-refugee-numbers-surge-to-1-7-million/ https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ukraine-conflict-un-says-refugee-numbers-surge-to-1-7-million/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319939 United Nations’ refugee agency says the number of people who have fled the war in Ukraine has increased to more than 1.7 million. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday put the number of people who have arrived in other countries since the Russian invasion started on February 24 at some 1.735 million. That’s up from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ukraine-conflict-un-says-refugee-numbers-surge-to-1-7-million/feed/ 0 Ukraine Calls For Russia To Lose Un Security Council Seat After Invasion https://www.theinfostride.com/ukraine-calls-for-russia-to-lose-un-security-council-seat-after-invasion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ukraine-calls-for-russia-to-lose-un-security-council-seat-after-invasion/#respond Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:40:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319402 Ukraine’s president says Russia should be thrown out of the United Nations Security Council following its invasion of his country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video message Sunday that the Russian invasion of Ukraine amounts to an act of genocide, saying that Russia has taken the path of evil and the world should [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ukraine-calls-for-russia-to-lose-un-security-council-seat-after-invasion/feed/ 0 UNGA: PDP Reports Buhari To UN Over Right Violations,Terrorism And Corruption In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/unga-pdp-reports-buhari-to-un-over-right-violationsterrorism-and-corruption-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/unga-pdp-reports-buhari-to-un-over-right-violationsterrorism-and-corruption-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:30:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308690 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has beckoned on the world to query President Muhammadu Buhari over his role in the escalation of terrorism, violation of rights, electoral malpractices, corruption, national division and economic ruin of Nigeria in the last six years. PDP made the call ahead of Buhari’s Friday address of the United Nations General [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/unga-pdp-reports-buhari-to-un-over-right-violationsterrorism-and-corruption-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 UN warns about possible resurgence of polio, other diseases https://www.theinfostride.com/un-warns-about-possible-resurgence-of-polio-other-diseases/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-warns-about-possible-resurgence-of-polio-other-diseases/#respond Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:07:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300822 The UN warned Thursday that a “perfect storm” was brewing, with a raging pandemic disrupting access to routine vaccinations, leaving millions of children at risk from measles and other deadly diseases.   A full 23 million children missed out on basic childhood vaccines last year, as routine health services were hit worldwide by restrictions aimed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-warns-about-possible-resurgence-of-polio-other-diseases/feed/ 0 UN lauds Nigeria’s leading role in securing Gulf of Guinea https://www.theinfostride.com/un-lauds-nigerias-leading-role-in-securing-gulf-of-guinea/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-lauds-nigerias-leading-role-in-securing-gulf-of-guinea/#respond Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:22:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298440 The United Nations (UN) has commended Nigeria for playing a leading role in efforts to secure the Gulf of Guinea, saying it will continue to support the country and the region. Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Kitack Lim said the country had made important contributions to the fight against piracy and armed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-lauds-nigerias-leading-role-in-securing-gulf-of-guinea/feed/ 0 Killings Of 4 Aid Workers In Borno State Is Sad – UN https://www.theinfostride.com/killings-of-4-aid-workers-in-borno-state-is-sad-un/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 23:50:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243324 The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has blasted the murder of 4 aid workers by armed groups in Borno. The Head of Public Information, UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Eve Sabbagh revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. Describing the action as tragic, he asked for the [...]

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]]> Buhari Asks UN To Join Talks For Chibok Girls’ Release https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-asks-un-to-join-talks-for-chibok-girls-release/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=144721 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, September 21, invited the United Nations (UN) to join negotiations to secure the release of the abducted Chibok girls. Buhari told UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, that his government would welcome intermediaries from the organization to aid the exchange of the girls for Boko Haram prisoners. According to a statement [...]

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]]> Buhari Arrives New York For UN Event https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-arrives-new-york-for-un-event/ Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:13:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=144411 President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States ahead of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Buhari’s arrival follows an explosion which rocked a crowded Chelsea neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York, on Saturday night. Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion but they ruled out a case of [...]

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]]> PMB To Attend 71st UN General Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/pmb-to-attend-71st-un-general-assembly/ Sat, 17 Sep 2016 01:14:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=144297 President Muhammadu Buhari will from Monday in New York, United States, participate in the five-day 71st session United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) beginning on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. The statement said that the president would [...]

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]]> Nigeria Is One Of The Poorest Countries In The World – UN https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-one-of-the-poorest-countries-in-the-world-un/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:38:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142815 The United Nations (UN) has described Nigeria as one of the poorest and most unequal countries in the world. The UN also said that Nigeria is deeply divided on the basis of the plurality of ethnic, religious and regional identities. This was contained in a report released by the UN on Nigeria’s Common Country Analysis [...]

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]]> APC Blast Ike Ekweremadu Over Letter To UN https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-blast-ike-ekweremadu-over-letter-to-un/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:21:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134901 The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu for writing the United Nations, and other international organisations about his forgery case. The party also called on Ekweremadu not to politicise the allegations of forgery levelled against him and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The Deputy [...]

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]]> Your Sorrows Will Soon Be Over – UN Tell Bokoharam Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/your-sorrows-will-soon-be-over-un-tell-bokoharam-victims/ Tue, 03 May 2016 15:26:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127465 The UN Resident Coordinator, Ms Fatma Samoura, has assured the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by the Boko Haram insurgency that their sufferings would soon become a thing of the past. Samoura told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that the UN was doing everything possible to ensure that the IDPs resumed [...]

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]]> International Development Partners Join Forces With Aisha Buhari On Maternal, Child Health | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/international-development-partners-join-forces-with-aisha-buhari-on-maternal-child-health-news/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/international-development-partners-join-forces-with-aisha-buhari-on-maternal-child-health-news/ The bid by the wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari to save mothers and their children from health and nutritional hazards in the country, has attracted international attention. The United Nations (UN) under Secretary General and Executive Director of UNFPA, Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin and a team of Development Partners, are exploring opportunities through Mrs [...]

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]]> UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon To Visit Nigeria | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-to-visit-nigeria-nigeria/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:52:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-to-visit-nigeria-nigeria/ The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, will visit Nigeria from August 23 to 24 and will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and State Governors. During his visit which will focus on Pathways to a new Nigeria-Role of Sub-National Governments, Mr Ki-Moon will also lay wreath to commemorate the 4th Anniversary of the attack on [...]

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]]> South Sudan reporter killed days after ‘president’s threat’ https://www.theinfostride.com/s-sudan-reporter-killed-days-after-presidents-threat/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:49:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/s-sudan-reporter-killed-days-after-presidents-threat/ By Al Jazeera Assailants have reportedly shot dead a reporter for the New Nation newspaper in South Sudan in an apparently targeted attack, days after President Salva Kiir allegedly made a thinly veiled threat to target journalists who reported “against the country”. Colleagues, who gathered at the hospital in the capital Juba where Moi Peter [...]

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]]> Recruitment: Nigerians Urge Caution On Character Of Intakes Into Police Force | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/recruitment-nigerians-urge-caution-on-character-of-intakes-into-police-force-nigeria/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:51:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/recruitment-nigerians-urge-caution-on-character-of-intakes-into-police-force-nigeria/ Nigerians have urged the Nigeria Police Force to enlist only men and women of good character when it recruits the 10,000 personnel promised by President Muhammadu Buhari. They made the call in an interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of President Muhammedu Buhari’s promise to offer 10,000 jobs in the [...]

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]]> What’s in the deal? Agreeing to peace in South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/whats-in-the-deal-agreeing-to-peace-in-south-sudan/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 09:25:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/whats-in-the-deal-agreeing-to-peace-in-south-sudan/ By Richard Nield South Sudan’s government has failed to sign to a peace agreement to end almost two years of fighting in the fledgling country, despite securing substantial gains at the negotiating table. Despite mounting pressure on the government from the United States to sign a deal, plans to demilitarise South Sudan’s capital, Juba, remain [...]

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]]> UN Peacekeepers face new Sex Abuse Allegations in CAR https://www.theinfostride.com/un-peacekeepers-face-new-sex-abuse-allegations-in-car/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:52:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/un-peacekeepers-face-new-sex-abuse-allegations-in-car/ By Al Jazeera Three young females, including a minor, have accused United Nations peacekeepers of raping them in the Central African Republic, the global body has announced, taking the number of allegations to 13 since the UN stationed troops in the country in September. The announcement on Wednesday comes a week after Ban Ki-Moon, UN [...]

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]]> US proposes UN arms embargo on South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/us-proposes-un-arms-embargo-on-south-sudan/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:31:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/us-proposes-un-arms-embargo-on-south-sudan/ The US is proposing that the UN Security Council impose an arms embargo on South Sudan after its leader surprised rebels and observers by refusing to sign a peace deal. The US circulated a draft resolution to council members on Wednesday evening, and diplomats said they expected a vote very soon. “Imminent, I think that [...]

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]]> US to South Sudan: Sign peace deal or face UN sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/us-to-south-sudan-sign-peace-deal-or-face-un-sanctions/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:19:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/us-to-south-sudan-sign-peace-deal-or-face-un-sanctions/ By Al Jazeera The US says it is consulting with other countries about imposing UN sanctions on anyone who undermined the peace process in warn-torn South Sudan. Susan Rice, President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, said in a statement on Wednesday that Washington was proposing such sanctions “if an agreement is not signed by the [...]

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]]> Are UN peacekeepers doing more harm than good? https://www.theinfostride.com/are-un-peacekeepers-doing-more-harm-than-good/ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 21:54:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/are-un-peacekeepers-doing-more-harm-than-good/ By Al Jazeera Their job is to protect the most vulnerable people in what are often impoverished and war-torn regions of the world. But the UN’s peacekeepers are facing serious allegations of wide-spread sexual abuse, exploitation and gross misconduct. The latest is in Central African Republic, over the killing of a teenager and his father, [...]

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]]> Security Council authorizes further downsizing of UN peacekeeping force in Liberia https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-authorizes-further-downsizing-of-un-peacekeeping-force-in-liberia/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 23:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/security-council-authorizes-further-downsizing-of-un-peacekeeping-force-in-liberia/ 2 April 2015 – The United Nations Security Council today adopted a resolution authorizing the third phase of a drawdown of the UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia to 3,590 military personnel and 1,515 police personnel, and deciding that the Mission’s mandate would no longer include electoral support. The text reaffirms the Council’s expectation that the [...]

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]]> Ban welcomes decision to postpone Iraqi payments into fund set up after invasion of Kuwait https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-welcomes-decision-to-postpone-iraqi-payments-into-fund-set-up-after-invasion-of-kuwait/ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:25:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/ban-welcomes-decision-to-postpone-iraqi-payments-into-fund-set-up-after-invasion-of-kuwait/ 18 December 2014 – Iraq will not be obligated to deposit 5 percent of its oil proceeds into a fund set up by the United Nations to pay compensation for the 1990-91 invasion and occupation of Kuwait, a decision Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed in light of the “severe security and humanitarian crisis” confronting the Iraqi [...]

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]]> Omotola, Genevieve, Asa, lead The Future Awards Africa campaign to #StopEbola | “Join us now,” says Genevieve; “This is important,” says Omotola https://www.theinfostride.com/omotola-genevieve-asa-lead-the-future-awards-africa-campaign-to-stopebola-join-us-now-says-genevieve-this-is-important-says-omotola/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:16:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/omotola-genevieve-asa-lead-the-future-awards-africa-campaign-to-stopebola-join-us-now-says-genevieve-this-is-important-says-omotola/ The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the leading influencers for its global campaign to pool 1 million young Africans to act against Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The #StopEbola campaign will be led by TFAA Young Person of the Year 2013, Ashish Thakkar and Africa’s leading creative icons – Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola [...]

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]]> UN officials welcome launch in South Sudan of campaign to end use of child soldiers https://www.theinfostride.com/un-officials-welcome-launch-in-south-sudan-of-campaign-to-end-use-of-child-soldiers/ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:36:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/un-officials-welcome-launch-in-south-sudan-of-campaign-to-end-use-of-child-soldiers/ 29 October 2014 – The United Nations stands ready to support the Government of South sudan in its renewed commitment to end the recruitment and use of children in the army, top UN officials declared today as the Organization launched a new initiative in the country. “It’s encouraging to see that the Government is taking [...]

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]]> UN envoy meets with Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/un-envoy-meets-with-greek-cypriot-turkish-cypriot-leaders/ Sun, 21 Sep 2014 04:35:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/un-envoy-meets-with-greek-cypriot-turkish-cypriot-leaders/ 17 September 2014 – The United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide today met today with the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, who reaffirmed their commitment to lead negotiations through a win-win approach and reach a settlement soon. “The leaders met today in a friendly and [...]

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]]> Somalia: Sexual Abuse by African Union Soldiers / Troop-Contributing Countries, Donors Should Promote Justice for Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/somalia-sexual-abuse-by-african-union-soldiers-troop-contributing-countries-donors-should-promote-justice-for-victims/ Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:15:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/somalia-sexual-abuse-by-african-union-soldiers-troop-contributing-countries-donors-should-promote-justice-for-victims/ NAIROBI, Kenya, September 8, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Soldiers from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have sexually abused and exploited vulnerable Somali women and girls on their bases in Mogadishu, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Troop-contributing countries, the African Union (AU), and donors to AMISOM should urgently address [...]

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]]> In phone call with President, Ban expresses ‘increasing concern’ about Ukraine crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/in-phone-call-with-president-ban-expresses-increasing-concern-about-ukraine-crisis/ Sun, 17 Aug 2014 04:35:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/in-phone-call-with-president-ban-expresses-increasing-concern-about-ukraine-crisis/ 14 August 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has spoken with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, reiterating his urgent call to redouble political and diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful resolution in the crisis-torn country. In a telephone call last night, Mr. Ban told Mr. Poroshenko that he “has continued to follow the crisis in Ukraine closely and [...]

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]]> UN flags at half-mast to honour staff killed in Gaza conflict https://www.theinfostride.com/un-flags-at-half-mast-to-honour-staff-killed-in-gaza-conflict/ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 02:25:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/un-flags-at-half-mast-to-honour-staff-killed-in-gaza-conflict/ 7 August 2014 – The United Nations flag is flying at half-mast today at the world body’s New York Headquarters in memory of the UN staff members killed since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza on 8 July, and in solidarity with the families and friends of those injured. In Gaza, flags at the [...]

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]]> Ukraine: UN urges central registration system amid rising internal displacement https://www.theinfostride.com/ukraine-un-urges-central-registration-system-amid-rising-internal-displacement/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:35:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/ukraine-un-urges-central-registration-system-amid-rising-internal-displacement/ 5 August 2014 – With thousands fleeing the intensifying violence in eastern Ukraine, senior United Nations officials today urged the Government to establish a central registration system which would help coordinate relief efforts for the already 117,000 internally displaced people (IDPs). “In the past seven days more than 6,200 people have been forced from their [...]

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