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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
April 19, 2022
The role of journalists in information dissemination globally cannot be over-emphasized. Whether in war-torn countries like Syria, disease-ridden zones or even in diplomatic meetings or international conferences, journalists put in a lot of work into ensuring that we are abreast of happenings in the globe. At times, they put their lives in great danger to … Continue reading International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerian Diplomat Inaugrated As President Of The 74th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
April 19, 2022
On Monday, September 16, 2019, Nigerian political scientist and diplomat, Tijjani Muhammad Bande, was inaugurated as the President of the United Nations General Assembly. In a ceremony held inside the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations headquarters in New York, Ecuadorian diplomat, Maria Espinosa who was president of the 73rd UN General Assembly, handed … Continue reading Nigerian Diplomat Inaugrated As President Of The 74th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
By ugo-chinedu
Today Is The International Day Of The Victims Of Enforced Disappearances
April 19, 2022
Enforced disappearance is a tool used by the government of some countries, especially places ruled by dictators, to create fear in citizens that either challenge its activities or are considered threat to the government. Terror groups also make use of enforced disappearance to create fear within countries they operate in. The insecurity associated with this … Continue reading Today Is The International Day Of The Victims Of Enforced Disappearances
By ugo-chinedu
World Population Day
April 19, 2022
International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems and to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. One … Continue reading World Population Day
By jeremiah
International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
Today is the United Nation’s first ever International Day of Education. At the United Nations General Assembly, held on December 3, where the body reached a consensus declaring January 24 as the ‘International Day of Education.’ Recall that the resolution was co-authored by Nigeria and 58 other member states, in partnership with the UN Educational, Scientific … Continue reading International Day Of Education
By achem
World Teachers’ Day: Do We Celebrate Them Enough?
April 19, 2022
Today, 5th of October, is World Teachers’ Day — a day set apart to honor teachers all around the world and applaud them for their great contributions to our development. World Teachers’ Day was established in 1994 and commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation Concerning The Status of Teachers, a document which sets the standard … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day: Do We Celebrate Them Enough?
By achem
Amina Mohammed is the UN’s New Deputy Secretary-General
April 19, 2022
The United Nation’s new Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday announced that he will be appointing Nigeria’s minister of environment, Ms. Amina Mohammed, as the UN’s Deputy Secretary-General. She will be succeeding Sweden’s Jan Eliasson, whose term will expire when the global body’s change of leadership takes place in January 2017. Thursday’s announcement, made on behalf … Continue reading Amina Mohammed is the UN’s New Deputy Secretary-General
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday, Nov 18th 2016
April 19, 2022
1. The Federal Government has taken the decision to stop the controversial high salaries given to and miscellaneous financial abuses being committed by government management and employees. 2. Nigeria’s agricultural sector hosts first digital platform, Farmcrowdy.com, which allows farmers to sponsor any farm of choice produce and get periodic updates on progress via pictures … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday, Nov 18th 2016
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November 21 Is World Television Day
April 19, 2022
Television has been recognised as being at the forefront of democracy, culture and information sharing. Television continually gives us something to explore, discover and dream about no matter the device it is consumed on. In this light, the UN has declared today World Television Day. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World … Continue reading November 21 Is World Television Day
Nigeria is UN’s Security Council President for April
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, Nigeria took up the rotational presidency of the United Nations Security Council for April. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Mrs. Joy Ogwu, took over the role from Mr. Sylvie Lucas, Luxembourg’s representative. Ogwu stated that it is part of her priority for April to include three open debates to address the Middle … Continue reading Nigeria is UN’s Security Council President for April
By mary-odunuga
Nigeria Elected To UN Security Council
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has been elected to UN Security Council for a 2-year term beginning in January 1, 2014. The 15 member council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Nigeria was elected withChad, Chile, Lithuania and Saudi Arabia. According to the United Nations, “The countries obtained the required two-thirds majority of those Member States present and … Continue reading Nigeria Elected To UN Security Council
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“Act 4 Africa” Song with 2face, Lami and Sound Sultan to be released on April 24
April 19, 2022
Sound Sultan, Lami and 2face were earlier in the year named ambassadors for the Food Security Awareness with Oxfam and the UN. This role is to create awareness to the ongoing famine in Africa and alos focuses on hunger in Nigeria. The trio will release a song on Tuesday to create more awareness and for … Continue reading “Act 4 Africa” Song with 2face, Lami and Sound Sultan to be released on April 24
