Tag: UN
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UN Raises Alarm Over Terrorists’ Use of Emerging Technology in Nigeria
By George Sylvester The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups operating in Nigeria are adapting rapidly to modern technology, increasingly relying on drones, encrypted digital platforms and cryptocurrency to finance operations, coordinate attacks and evade detection by security agencies. The development, according to the global body, highlights the changing nature of terrorism and the…
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Oriire Rescue: Senate Warns Governor Makinde Over UN Call For Probe
By Paul Joseph The Senate has cautioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde against making statements that could undermine the Federal Government’s efforts to combat terrorism and kidnapping, following his call for the United Nations to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The warning came during Tuesday’s…
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UN Calls For Tough Nuclear Verification Measures In Iran, Says Agreement Alone Is Not Enough
By Paul Joseph The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has called for a robust verification regime in Iran, warning that the recent agreement aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons will only be effective if backed by comprehensive international inspections. Speaking to reporters in Japan on Friday, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy…
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UN Warns of Powerful El Niño as Climate Change Raises Global Weather Risks
By Paul Joseph The United Nations has issued a fresh warning that a powerful El Niño weather event could develop within weeks and intensify through the rest of 2026, raising fears of more extreme weather, higher temperatures and widespread disruptions across the globe. Climate scientists say the developing El Niño could become one of the…
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UN Recognizes Amotekun Corps, Declares July 7 as World Amotekun Day
….First state-owned security outfit in Nigeria to gain UN affiliation In a historic development, the United Nations has officially recognized the State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, affiliating it with key UN agencies for its pivotal role in regional security, peacebuilding, and community protection. The international recognition was formally presented at the Amotekun Corps headquarters…
