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More than 3,500 children recruited, used by armed groups since 2013, UNICEF says on Chibok girls’ remembrance day

AS it marks the fifth year following the abduction of hundreds of Chibok girls in Northeast Nigeria, the United...

Globalisation of obesity: FAO plans to tackle the high prevalence

THERE is a steady growth in the levels of overweight people and obesity all around the world, said the...
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Women’s Day: Nigeria lags behind in gender equality, poor representation in govt

CONSIDERING the representation of women in the Nigerian political space, the country is still slow in achieving gender equality. Not...

EU criticises Saudi Arabia over human rights abuse

For the first time since the setup of the United Nations Forum in 2006, Saudi Arabia has been criticised...
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UN experts urge Ghana to ensure justice for murdered journalist Hussein-Suale

United Nations Special Rapporteurs have charged the Ghanaian government with the responsibility of ensuring an independent, prompt and transparent...

UN condemns suspension of Nigeria’s Chief Justice, says it breaches human rights

THE United Nations on Monday said that the suspension of Nigeria's most senior judge by President Muhammadu Buhari broke international human rights...
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