October 5, 2025
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Lagos Lawyer Omirhobo Calls On UN  To Halt Ongoing Destruction In Gaza, Ensure Urgent Humanitarian Access

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  LAGOS SEPTEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos lawyer and human right activist, Chief (Bar.) Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo has appealed to the United Nations to urgently  move beyond issuing of press statements and take immediate and concrete action towards  protection of  civilians in Gaza, where relentless bombardment is destroying entire neighborhoods, toppling residential towers and annihilating families. Omirhobo…

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Iran-Backed Houthis Raid UN, WHO Offices.  Detain Staff In Yemen

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LAGOS SEPTEMBER 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)- The Iran-backed Houthis raided offices of the United Nations’ food, health and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital Sunday, detaining at least 11 U.N. employees, officials said. The rebels tightened security across Sanaa after Israel killed their prime minister and several Cabinet members. Abeer Etefa, a spokesperson for the World Food Program,…

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Sterling One Foundation, UN Set the Stage For Africa’s Next Leap At ASIS 4.0

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  LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-With urgency and bold ambition, the fourth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 4.0), co-convened by Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations in Nigeria, brought together over 2,500 delegates from across the globe in Lagos to inspire action, strengthen collaboration, and support Africa’s growth.  From policymakers and impact…

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Niger Crisis Amplifies Risk  For Millions Of Vulnerable Children-UN

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LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The crisis in Niger, whose president was overthrown on July 26, is amplifying risks for millions of vulnerable youngsters, the UN’s children’s fund said. “The current situation is of great concern and adds a heavy burden to an already dire humanitarian landscape,” UNICEF’s Niger representative, Stefano Savi, said in a statement. “At…

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Nigeria First Lady To Collaborate With UN In Addressing Areas Concerning Role Of Women, Others

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LAGOS JULY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON has expressed her readiness to partner with the United Nations and its sister agencies to address various areas of concern including role of women in public life, increased participation in economy,  ending gender based violence, child labor and the…

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Adesina, Twenty One Others Get New Positions In United Nation

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LAGOS JUNE 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina and 21 other leaders to spearhead the fight against malnutrition in all its forms as members of the  (SUN) Movement Scaling Up Nutrition and Lead Group. Mr Adesina, who is currently the President of the African Development Bank was appointed together with two Nigerians…

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