Senior diplomats from the United States and China will meet later today with tensions high after a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an explicit pledge by US President Joe Biden to defend the Chinese-claimed island.…
Biden will focus on Russia’s war on Ukraine in his United Nations speech
US President Joe Biden is expected to focus on Russia’s war on Ukraine in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday and will announce new support for countries facing food shortages caused in part by the war,…
Buhari attends UN General Assembly in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for New York, United States of America, to participate in the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76). The session opened on Tuesday, September 14, according to a statement by Special…
UN marks 75 years with virtual meeting as pandemic keeps world leaders at home
The United Nations marks its 75th anniversary on Monday but, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be barely any guests. World leaders will stay at home for what is usually the biggest diplomatic event of the year, sending pre-recorded…
Nigeria elected member of UN Economic and Social Council
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday in New York elected Nigeria along with 17 other countries into the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new ECOSOC members will…
NULI celebrates International Happiness Day
For the last seven years the world has celebrated the International Day of Happiness on March 20th, a day founded on a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the importance of personal happiness and well-being as universal…
AWB@UNGA: AWB set to take African women’s voices mainstream
For far too long African women have carried a burden. But that is changing with the coming of the African Women on Board (AWB). Founded by Dr Nkiru Balonwu, the AWB is an independent nonprofit dedicated to advancing narratives and…
World Habitat Day: LASG decries poor solid waste disposal
The Lagos State Government on Friday warned against poor solid waste collection and disposal, saying it leads to serious health and environmental problems. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye gave this warning at a news conference…