President Muhammadu Buhari joins the United States Government and citizens, and other world leaders in mourning the passing of two iconic civil rights activists, John Lewis, 80 and Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.’’ Vivian, 95. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, disclosed in Abuja on Saturday. He affirmed that … Read more
United Nations (UN) has reacted to the viral video of a couple having sex in one of the organization’s official cars. The UN which said it has already launched an official investigation into the incident to confirm the authenticity of the video. Spokesman of the Secretary-General, Mr. Stephane Dujarric, told UN correspondents in New York on … Read more
George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd on Wednesday begged the United Nations to help African Americans because “black lives do not matter in the United States”. His appeal came as the UN’s rights chief urged reparations for centuries of discrimination. Philonise Floyd made an impassioned speech via video-link to an urgent United Nations Human Rights Council … Read more
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, echoed the organization’s call for concerted global action against racism. In a passionate speech during a virtual meeting of the Human Rights Council, Mohammed said the “poison of racism still rages”. Hence, the need to stop and must be fought to stop. She highlighted the suffering of … Read more
The Association of Nigerian Women Safety Professionals (ANWOSAP) commemorates the global celebration of the United Nations World Environment Day (WED) hosted in Columbia this year, urge all stakeholders to preserve the environment, restore degraded ecosystems and co-exist sustainably with nature to make the world a habitable place safe for mankind. In a statement made available … Read more
President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations health body as a Chinese “puppet” on Monday and confirmed he is considering slashing or canceling US support. “They’re a puppet of China, they’re China-centric to put it nicer,” he said at the White House. Trump said the United States pays around $450 million annually to the World … Read more
A United Nation’s Ambassador and humanitarian advocate, Dr (Amb) Prince Francis Origa has applauded the management of ABN TV for bringing to fore issues of humanitarian needs in Abia in particular and Nigeria in general even as families face difficulties on the account of lockdown across the country. Dr. Origa, an American based UN scholar … Read more
A total of 26 members from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) tested positive for COVID-19, the UN mission announced on Thursday during its weekly press briefing. According to MINUSMA, the patients, treated by Malian health authorities in Bamako, were placed in isolation and received adequate care. MINUSMA also reported that … Read more
To help Nigeria in its fight against coronavirus, the United Nations has supplied the country with medical equipment worth 80,000 euros (N32.5m). The equipment include, laboratory useable and reagents, diagnostic kits and machines, biosafety apparatuses like laboratory cabinets and other tools. This was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in Abuja on … Read more
Countries around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day today Sunday, March 8. Ekohotblog understands International Women’s Day not only recognizes the achievements made by women but also brings awareness to the obstacles that still stand in their way. If you want to get involved or need a brief history lesson on its significance, here’s … Read more
The United Nations and the United Kingdom have opposed the death penalty clause in the proposed National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill introduced by Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sabi Abdullahi. The UN described the death penalty as barbaric, noting that its inclusion in the bill was unacceptable. According to the bill, any … Read more
President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of the freedom of expression and association around the world. Muhammad-Bande stated this at an interactive session with representatives of civil society organisations at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday. He noted that there … Read more
– IPOB leader,Nnamdi Kanu said that President Buhari is arresting and detaining to clampdown on unarmed Protest – Biafrans will never allow Fulani terror settlements in Biafraland – Every issue concerning our people is now before the various arms and agencies of the United Nations Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi … Read more
– President Buhari will be attending 74th session of take over from him – Adesina said that the general debates will begin on Tuesday – Buhari has been scheduled to speak on the first day of the debates President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to leave Abuja for New York, United States, to take part in … Read more