Inspector General Appoints Dolapo Badmos as UN Representative Police Force Deploys Dolapo Badmos to UN Headquarters Dolapo Badmos to Represent Nigeria at UN The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has officially appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dolapo Badmos as the Nigeria Police Force’s representative to the United Nations headquarters in New York. The … Read more
A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and voiced strong support for the UN agency serving Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). On Wednesday, the 193-member assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, which was adopted with 158 votes in favour, nine against, … Read more
Thousands of police officers are being deployed in Paris to secure Thursday’s France-Israel football match, following last week’s violence in Amsterdam where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez announced that 4,000 officers will be on duty, with 2,500 stationed at the Stade de France in the northern suburbs and additional … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has accused Israel of committing “collective genocide” in Gaza, marking some of his most severe criticism of the country since the conflict began last year. Speaking at a gathering of Islamic leaders in Riyadh on Monday, MBS said: “The Kingdom reiterates its condemnation and absolute refusal of … Read more
The United Nations (UN) has projected that an additional 7 million Nigerians will face hunger by August 2025, as the country grapples with one of its most severe food crises. According to a joint report released by the Nigerian government and the UN. on Friday, approximately 33 million people are expected to experience food insecurity … Read more
Israel’s parliament has voted to pass legislation prohibiting the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, with implementation set to begin within three months. This decision will also ban contact between UNRWA employees and Israeli officials, significantly hindering the agency’s operations in both Gaza and the Israeli-occupied … Read more
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters near Ankara, which resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries. The assault, carried out by a male and female duo, began with a large explosion, followed by gunfire both inside and outside the building. The attackers were later … Read more
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a “prompt, independent, and thorough investigation” into an Israeli strike that hit the northern Lebanese village of Aito, which it reported resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians. “What we’re hearing is that among the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” UN … Read more
Israeli Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, on Monday accused the United Nations’ UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon of being a “useless” force that failed to protect Israelis from Hezbollah attacks. Cohen called on UNIFIL to withdraw as fighting rages. In a post on X, Cohen said the State of Israel will do everything to ensure the … Read more
Leaders of the western countries have called on the Israeli government to stop harming United Nations, UN, peacekeepers in Lebanon after explosions wounded two of them near the country’s border. The Israeli military said its forces on Friday fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping mission position. A spokesperson for the United Nations Interim … Read more
During his speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly Debate, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, highlighted 21 critical global issues that demand immediate attention from world leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu emphasized the pressing need to tackle poverty on a global scale, while also urging leaders to address … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent the country at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s Senior Special Adviser on Media and Communication. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is set to take place in September 2024. The 79th UNGA will officially begin on September 10, 2024, with the general debate scheduled from Tuesday, September 24, to Saturday, September 28, and concluding … Read more
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming. According to UNHCR, 42 suspected mpox cases have been detected in the South Kivu Province of … Read more
At least 20 villages in eastern Sudan have reportedly been “destroyed”, with 70 impacted overall, after floodwaters burst through a major dam, according to UN humanitarians. The situation, the United Nations said has added to the suffering of communities already devastated by the ongoing war between rival militaries. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New … Read more
The United Nations has urged for a peaceful transition in Bangladesh following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that top United Nations officials have called for a peaceful and democratic transition in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned. Hasina had on Monday resigned and fled the country in the … Read more
President Tinubu, citing UN data, stated Nigeria is among the top 10 countries with the most traveled citizen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria is ranked among the top 10 countries globally for the most traveled citizens, according to United Nations data. He acknowledged the complexity and scale of migration … Read more
UN investigates strike on staff member, footage of armed men near UNRWA vehicles, amid stalled ceasefire talks. Israel intensifies war on Gaza, fighting militants in Rafah, a civilian refuge. 35,000 Palestinians killed since October, 82 on Tuesday, highest single-day toll in weeks. Eko hot blog reports that Israel’s war on Gaza has intensified, with Israeli … Read more
Tinubu inaugurates the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. The event, supported by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, focuses on enhancing multilateral efforts. Objectives include reviewing the severity of the terrorism threat and shaping collective responses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu unveiled the African Counter-Terrorism Summit at the Office of the National Security … Read more