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June 26, 2024

Storms, heavy rain wreak havoc in parts of Switzerland

Of the four missing people, one woman was rescued, and a man was found dead. The other two individuals remain missing.

Switzerland's storm
June 25, 2024

Nigerians, other nationals gradually drinking less alcohol: WHO

In 2019, alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million deaths, while 209 million people were addicted to alcohol, and a further 200 million had at least problematic alcohol consumption.

Beer parlour
June 20, 2024

NEITI, stakeholders meet to review Nigeria’s 2023 extractive industries report

NEITI executive secretary Orji Ogbonnaya Orji said this at a stakeholder’s consultation and validation meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

NEITI
June 17, 2024

Tomori kicks as Nigeria shows no interest in WHO Africa’s regional directorship

Mr Tomori, a Nigerian virologist, expressed his concern in an interview in Abuja on Monday.

Oyewale Tomori
May 22, 2024

Eight million Nigerians, others contracting syphilis annually worries WHO

The WHO has raised alarm over the setbacks in the fight against sexually transmitted diseases.

Syphilis patient
April 19, 2024

UN appeals for restraint after Israeli strike on Iran

U.S. media have widely reported that Israel fired at least one missile at Iran early Friday.

ISRAELI SOLDIERS AT GAZA
April 3, 2024

Haitians anticipate timely end to reign of terror by gangs

Mr Türk said the already alarming situation in Haiti had deteriorated in recent week as gangs launched attacks.

United Nations
March 26, 2024

Gaza starving children desperate for food supplies: UNICEF

Gaza’s children and young people are becoming increasingly desperate for food supplies, according to the UN’s children’s relief organisation, UNICEF.

GAZA KIDS
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
February 29, 2024

Over 30,000 killed in Gaza war, UN officials say

Volker Türk quoted the number during a meeting of the UN’s Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Israeli-Gaza war