The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed deep concern over the growing level of impunity for crimes against journalists, revealing that about 85 per cent of such cases are neither investigated nor punished. Guterres made this known in a message marking World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3 to highlight the importance …
Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres has formally received and accredited Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations. Ibrahim presented his letter of credence on Monday, officially beginning his assignment at the multilateral body. The former senator had earlier, on April 1, collected his letter of credence from Nigeria’s ministry of …
Ghana has called for global backing at the United Nations for a draft resolution to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The move aims to deepen global discussions on reparations and historical accountability. Speaking ahead of the proposal, Ghana’s Permanent Representative, Samuel Yao Kumah, urged member states to support the …
Damage from Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica up to $15 billion, the United Nations said on Wednesday, 50 days after the tropical storm struck the Caribbean island. The human toll has been severe. Authorities reported 45 deaths and more than 600,000 people affected. Hundreds are still living in shelters, unable to return home. “The physical …
The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over the alarming rise in illicit firearms worldwide, warning that more than one billion illegal weapons are now in circulation, with many of them increasingly sophisticated and digitally produced. Adedeji Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative for UN Disarmament Affairs, disclosed the figure while briefing the UN Security …
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has urged world leaders to unite in dismantling criminal drug networks that threaten global peace and security. Marwa made the call at the 80th United Nations General Assembly Plenary Session of the Third Committee held …
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the worsening violence and increasing civilian casualties in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, as clashes intensify between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). UN officials have accused the RSF of committing grave violations in the city, including murder, rape, and deliberate attacks …
The United Nations (UN) has appointed a Nigerian, Adedoyin Adeleke, as the first African Co-Chair to its Independent Group of Scientists (IGS). Adeleke will co-chair the group, tasked with preparing the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). The GSDR is the UN flagship, evidence-based publication on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, mandated by its …
In a move to confront Nigeria’s growing youth development challenges, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development unveiled two major institutional reforms. The unveiling comes ahead of the Youth Development Summit scheduled for 12 September 2025 in Abuja. At a pre-summit meeting, the Ministry introduced the Department of Youth Education (Youth Ed) and the Department of …
By Esther Ososanya The Trump administration has urged multiple countries to oppose any global treaty that limits plastic production. This position puts the U.S. directly at odds with more than 100 countries pushing for ambitious action against plastic pollution. In a communication dated July 25, U.S. officials stated they would not support production caps, bans …
