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UN Special Envoy launches initiative with Niger PM

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ouhoumoudou MAHAMADOU, over the weekend launched the Initiative to strengthen social…

Nigerian army general, troops killed in ISWAP attack

A Nigerian army general and three soldiers were killed during an attack by the Boko Haram split group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in the northeastern state of Borno. Army spokesman Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said in a…

Risk of measles outbreaks mount – report

While reported measles cases have fallen compared to previous years, progress toward measles elimination continues to decline and the risk of outbreaks is mounting, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease…

Nigeria’s economic outlook bright – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria is on the right path to achieving multi-sectoral progress, saying he has revitalised Nigeria’s economy, built massive infrastructure, uplifted the living standards of Nigerians. The President gave the assurance on Wednesday in Paris…

Liberia targets return to IMO Council

Liberia is expected to return to the International Maritime Organization Council, the governing body of international Maritime Affairs. In 2019, Liberia lost its seat at the IMO Council to Kuwait in the Council elections held in London, however, President George…