Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4,000 since the beginning of the Middle East war, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Since the US-Israeli strikes sparked the…
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Nigeria Crisis: Peace Corps Asks UN to Step In Over Trump’s Military Threat
The Peace Corps of Nigeria, PCN, has canvassed the intervention of the United Nations on the threat by United States President Donald Trump to undertake military action in Nigeria over alleged killings…
UN: 1,364 W’African children recruited by terrorists, 14,000 schools shut
The United Nations has decried the deepening humanitarian impact of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while more than 14,000…
July 7 Declared As ‘World Amotekun Day’
News Update THE United Nations General Assembly has officially partnered with the South Western State Security Network, known as Amotekun, and declared July 7 of every year as World Amotekun Day. This…
UN Disengages 20% Staff; Nigeria, Others Affected
News Update THE United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced plans to cut 20% of its global workforce due to a $58 million budget shortfall, with Nigeria…
Conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians, says UN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, has said that the conflict in Sudan is taking an “even more dangerous turn for civilians.” Türk gave the warning in a statement…
BREAKING: Nigeria, UN seek $306m for food aid in 3 states
The Federal Government, in partnership with national and international partners, yesterday launched an appeal seeking $306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition supplies and services, clean water, healthcare, and protection support to…
BREAKING: Gaza fighting intensifies, U.S. vetoes Security Council demand for ceasefire
The United States kept up pressure on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians during a fierce offensive against Hamas militants across Gaza, even as Washington vetoed a UN Security Council…
2023 set to be hottest year ever — UN reports
VAM News Update 2023 will go down in the record books as the hottest year ever, the UN said on Thursday, demanding urgent action to curb global warming. The UN’s World Meteorological…
Jubilation as Nigeria To Bag Humanitarian Aid From UN
Voice Air Media News Update THE UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale disclosed that effort is being made to address the alarming humanitarian needs in Northeastern Nigeria. Schmale…