Monday, June 22, 2026

General Assembly

June 3, 2025

UN elects Germany’s Baerbock president of 80th Session of General Assembly

Ms Baerbock, 44, who ran unopposed, will be the fifth woman to lead the UN’s main policy-making organ, which turns 80 this year.

Annalena Baerbock
March 13, 2025

UN prioritises reform to ensure taxpayers’ money reaches needy

Under the UN80 Initiative, the UN chief said that a dedicated internal task force led by Under-Secretary-General Guy Ryder will develop proposals in three key areas.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
December 25, 2024

UN General Assembly adopts milestone cybercrime treaty

UN secretary-general António Guterres welcomed the adoption of the convention – the first international criminal justice treaty negotiated in over 20 years.

Cybercrime
December 20, 2024

AI: UN chief urges Security Council to act decisively

Mr Guterres raised important questions about accountability, equality, safety and human oversight in decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence
September 19, 2024

Tinubu directs VP Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 79th UN General Assembly

Mr Onanuga said President Tinubu who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the UK wanted to focus on domestic issues.

Kashim Shettima
July 20, 2024

Israel’s sustained occupation of Palestinian territory ‘unlawful’: ICJ

Israel’s Foreign Ministry rejected the ICJ’s opinion as “fundamentally wrong” and “blatantly one-sided.”

WORLD COURT
April 19, 2024

U.S. vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership

The Security Council on Thursday rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership, with the United States casting a veto.

BIDEN; HAMAS
March 16, 2024

UN calls for united action against increasing Islamophobia

Mr Gueterres said together people must commit to promoting mutual respect and understanding.

United Nations
March 12, 2024

UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights

The UN chief stressed the disproportionate impact of wars on women.

United Nations
February 27, 2024

Defence minister assures of Tinubu’s commitment to welfare of military personnel

The minister called on them to explore the opportunities provided by sports and other non-kinetic means to secure the nation amidst security challenges.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru