UN scribe expresses concern over growing anti-Muslim hatred

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says he is concerned about the growing drift in many countries and regions towards bigotry, anti-Muslim hatred, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, homophobia and outright racism.

Nigerian city of Lagos shuts 'noisy' churches and mosques

Authorities in Nigeria's Lagos State have shut 70 churches and 20 mosques in an attempt to reduce high noise levels.

Ban calls for international support for countries in Lake Chad Basin to counter Boko Haram

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Thursday called on international partners to provide support to countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Benin, to counter the threat posed by Boko Haram in the sub-region.

Peace Institute, UNHCR sign MoU

The Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), says it is ready to partner with other organisations that would make its work of enhancing peace easier in Nigeria.

Minister pledges to quickly rehabilitate erosion site in Abia

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Usani Uguru Usani, has promised that steps will be urgently taken to rehabilitate the gully erosion site in Nkwoagu-Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia.

Nigerian anti-corruption singer kidnapped

A Nigerian singer known for singing about corrupt politicians has been found five days after he was kidnapped.

UN releases N3.7billion to Internally Displaced Persons

The United Nations Humanitarian Chief, Mr Stephen O’Brien has released about N3.7billion ($13million) as life-saving support to the 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons in the North East of Nigeria.

Vice President’s Wife Urges Nigerian Leaders To Tackle Unemployment

Nigerian leaders have been urged to step up in contributing their own quota in the development of the nation, especially by tackling unemployment in the country.

Gully Erosion: Imo Lawmakers Seek FG’s Intervention

Lawmakers in the Imo State House of Assembly have called on the Federal Government and appropriate authorities to come to the rescue of the people of Ozuomee Urualla in Ideato North Local Government of Imo State before the community is submerged totally by gully erosion.

World Environment Day Focuses On Protection Of Planet Earth

The World Environment Day (WED) is observed every June 5 and this year’s theme is titled, “Zero tolerance for the illegal wildlife trade.”

Deforestation will cause hunger for generations yet unborn – Kogi ADP

Mr James Ogunmola, Managing Director, Kogi Agricultural Development Project (ADP), has decried massive felling of trees and destruction of forests without conscious effort at regenerating them.

Don't lose hope, Kumuyi tells Nigerians

Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent, Deeper Life Bible Church, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in view of the current challenges the country is experiencing.

Commission to foster coherence in UN's support to countries moving from violent conflict to sustainable peace

Members of the Peace-building Commission (PBC) on Thursday agreed to take steps to foster coherence in the way the UN supports transitions of its involvement in countries moving from violent conflict to sustainable peace.

UN says South Sudan victims of sexual violence reach 32,000

The UN on Wednesday said that the number of sexual violence victims in South Sudan in the aftermath of the more than two years of civil war reached 32,000, excluding death-related cases.

Teenager remanded for allegedly raping minor

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday ordered the remand of 18-year-old boy, Sesan Adeniran, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.

UNHCR bemoans stateless children’s plight

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR), on Thursday said that it was imperative for African governments to rededicate themselves to the protection of stateless
children.

UNICEF donates mass education materials to Sokoto State education board

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has donated assorted mass education materials to the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

Mrs Buhari urges Nigerian girls to embrace ICT for national development

The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Thursday in Abuja urged Nigerian girls to develop their talent in information communication technology (ICT) for national development.

Organs of deceased doctor donated to save 6 lives

Organs of a doctor who died from a sudden illness were on Thursday donated by his relatives and they have saved the lives of six people.

UN wants more female, Francophone peacekeepers, to peace operations

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday in New York, called on Member States to contribute more female and Francophone peacekeepers, to serve in UN peace operations.

African First Ladies call for improved health for women

The Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV and AIDS (OAFLA), on Thursday, called for stronger integration of services to improve health of women.

UN says young people are in danger of online sexual abuse

A new study by UNICEF said eight out of 10, 18-year-olds disclosed that young people are in danger of being sexually abused or taken advantage of online.

ActionAid urges govt. to simplify credit facilities to women farmers

A consultant with ActionAid Nigeria, Dr Oji Ogbuneke, has called on the federal and state governments to simplify processes and mode of accessing loans and other credit facilities for women farmers.

FG to encourage more Nigerians to use renewable energy

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has promised to intensify efforts toward encouraging more Nigerians to use renewable energy to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country.

UN Scribe calls for support to ensure that children live HIV free

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday, urged the International Community to urgently strengthen and sustain efforts to ensure that all children can live free of HIV and their mothers alive and well.

Aisha Buhari presents relief materials to less privileged persons in Bauchi

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday distributed relief materials worth millions of naira to less privileged persons in Bauchi State.

Boko Haram: UN calls for psychological support, rehabilitation for victims

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Assistant High Commissioner, Mr Volker Türk, has called for immediate psychological support and rehabilitation of survivors of insurgency in Nigeria.

UN rights investigators seek ICC trial against Eritrean regime

A team of United Nations Human Rights Investigators said on Wednesday in Geneva that Eritrean leaders should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court in The Hague for crimes against humanity.

English teacher jailed for 25 years over child sex abuse

A British court on Monday sentenced 30-year-old Richard Huckle to 25 years in prison for what it described as ``horrifying child sex abuse''.

Rights Commission Asks Women To Report Cases Of Violence

Women in Nigeria have been asked to report any form of violence against them to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to ensure their issues are addressed.

Moi-moi cooked in cellophane bag is poisonous – Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said moi-moi (grind beans) becomes poisonous when prepared in cellophane (nylon) bags.

Boko Haram: Ban urges President Buhari to support social reintegration of women, girls who escaped captivity

The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assist and support the social reintegration of women and girls who have survived Boko Haram captivity.

Ban made the call while addressing the UN Security Council open debate on sexual violence in conflict, in connection with the agenda item: Women, Peace and Security in New York.