The United Nations (UN), every year, sets aside August 19th to pay respect to individuals and corporates who are dedicated to selflessly solving the challenges confronting humanity across the world. This year’s World Humanitarian Day celebration focuses on the significance, efficacy, and positive effects of the thousands of volunteers, professionals, …
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As part of activities to mark World Humanitarian Day, the Nigerian Humanitarian Action (NIHA), has nominated Mr. Tein Jack-Rich as its Humanitarian Personality for his outstanding efforts in humanitarian work. Mr. Kleisaint Ako, the Chief Humanitarian of NIHA, announced this at an event held to commemorate World Humanitarian Day on …
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A report has alleged that UN peacekeepers from 12 different countries have fathered and then abandoned thousands of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1999. According to the report, soldiers and police operating under a UN mandate in the war-torn country have abused children, raped young women, and traded …
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The United Nations has projected that the world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, 2022. The international organisation also disclosed that India is projected to become the most populous country, surpassing China in 2023. Recall that World Population Day is observed on July 11 every year to …
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to …
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The latest waves of terrorist attacks which have affected civilians in North-East Nigeria has become a thing of great concern for the United Nations (UN). Speaking on the safety of civilians, Matthias Schmale who is the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, said attacks by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and communal clashes …
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Corps members serving in Ondo East local government of Ondo State, in their hundreds yesterday held a rally against the scourge of HIV/AIDS to commemorate the annual World AIDS day 2016. The rally was also held to sensitise the local community about the dangers of unprotected sex with free counselling, …
Read More »As the pro-national sovereignty movement continues to surge in Europe following the historic British “Brexit” vote to exit the European Union, a growing push for a United States “Amexit” from the United Nations and other international institutions is gaining steam. After the Brexit, Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie (shown being …
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President Muhammadu Buhari will Today, participate in high level meetings on refugees and migrants issue in the 71st session of UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. This information is on the twitter page of the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. Adesina revealed that the …
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In commemoration of the 2016 International Youth Day Celebration, a youth-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Brain Builders International has organised a one day summit. The summit themed: “Eradicating Poverty and achieving sustainable Production and Consumption” held on Monday, 15th August 2016 at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) hall in Ilorin, Kwara …
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