Category: International
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ENDING HUNGER BY 2030 COSTS LESS THAN 1% OF MILITARY SPENDING!
Ending world hunger by 2030 would only cost $93 billion a year less than 1% of what the world has spent on military budgets over the past decade. Yet, by 2026, a staggering 318 million people could face crisis levels of hunger or worse, more than double the number from 2019. International support is slow,…
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SAHEL TERRORISM: GLOBAL THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the escalating threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, warning that expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement, and the collapse of essential services are now a growing concern worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Guterres emphasized that the surge in terrorist groups is not…
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NIGERIA SLAMS U.S. FOR EXCLUDING IT FROM NICKI MINAJ UN EVENT
Nigeria has hit back at the United States for shutting it out of a United Nations event headlined by rapper Nicki Minaj, which spotlighted alleged killings of Nigerians from a specific faith group. Syndoph Endoni, Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires at the UN, described the move as “shaving our head in our absence,” stressing that Nigeria should…
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NICKI MINAJ HONORS NIGERIA’S FAITH, CALLS FOR UNITY AND JUSTICE AT UN
U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj took the stage at a United Nations event in New York, showering Nigeria with praise for its “beautiful nation” status and “deep faith traditions.” She said she’s eager to experience Nigeria’s vibrant culture firsthand, especially its “beautiful barbs.” Minaj made it clear she wasn’t taking sides in the ongoing religious violence…
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UN WOMEN AND SOKOTO GOVT URGE LEADERS TO SPEARHEAD FIGHT AGAINST GBV
The United Nations (UN) Women and Sokoto State Government called on community and religious leaders to take center stage in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful cultural practices. Ms. A’isha Sani, UN Women Programme Officer, made the appeal during a three-day Community Guideline Development workshop in Bodinga local government area, emphasizing that leaders…
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UK, SWITZERLAND TEAM UP TO PUSH FOR MORE WOMEN IN NIGERIAN GOVERNANCE
Voices from the United Kingdom and Switzerland came together on Monday, urging Nigeria to boost women’s representation in government. At the 2025 Law Week of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Nigeria), Abuja branch, their message was clear: Nigerian women bring valuable perspectives that the country can’t afford to miss. The event, themed “Advancing…
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UN SECURITY COUNCIL APPROVES US-LED PEACE PLAN FOR GAZA, AUTHORISES INTERNATIONAL FORCE
On Monday, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2803 (2025), endorsing a peace plan for Gaza proposed by US President Donald Trump, along with a temporary international force to stabilize the enclave after two years of conflict. The resolution received 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining. The resolution supports the Comprehensive Plan…
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NIGERIA URGES GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO END “NAMING AND SHAMING” OVER SECURITY CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Mr. Syndoph Endoni, has called on the international community to stop “naming and shaming” the country regarding its security issues. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in New York, Endoni addressed the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Sahel region. He stressed that…
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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU URGES NIGERIANS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to step up and protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse 2025, she stressed the urgent need for collective action. With this year’s…
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RUSSIAN DRONE STRIKES KILL AND INJURE UKRAINIANS IN KHARKIV OVERNIGHT
Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region overnight, killing about three people and injuring 10 more, according to military administrator Vitaliy Karabanov. The death toll may rise as authorities continue receiving reports of possible victims. Two missiles struck the town of Balaklia during the night, while a drone attack hit the rural…
