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Ebola Crisis – UN decries Poor Response in DR Congo

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This means that the world must join forces to help stop the spread of Ebola, especially in African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the disease is biting really hard. So far,

4 UN Aid Workers killed by Boko Haram

Four people working as aides with the United Nations (UN) have been killed by Boko Haram insurgent, while 1 person has been abducted, Punch reports. The insurgents had reportedly attacked Rann community in Kala Balge Local Government of Borno State around 7 PM on Thursday. Samantha Newport, Head of Communications, UNICEF

Finance Minister gets UN Appointment

The United Nations has appointed Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun into the Investments Committee of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). In a statement signed by Adeosun’s Special Adviser, Media and Communication, Oluyinka Akintunde, on Sunday in Abuja, it was disclosed that the minister will serve a one-year term effective

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Buhari Might Be Going Back To London After United Nations Meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari will reportedly fly through London on his way home from next week’s United Nations gathering of world leaders, raising more questions about his health. A statement signed by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, indicated that President Buhari would route his return via London where he