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UN Human Rights Council Election: Nigeria Not Snubbed – FG The Federal Government has rebuffed some publications claiming that Nigeria was snubbed in the elections to select members of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. A statement explains that Nigeria did not take part in the elections…
The civil aviation authority announced Sudan’s airspace would remain closed until May 13, with the exception of aid and evacuation flights.
“The Defence Headquarters under the leadership of General Lucky Irabor CFR wish to assure Nigerians that our nation is not under any threat that will warrant the deployment of United Nations troops on our soil.”
In a joint statement, the pair said they had “agreed to continue their work in person towards shared, practical solutions for the range of complex challenges around the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland”.
The UN has said 7,400 buildings have been completely or partially destroyed across Syria, and that a total of 8.8 million people have been affected.
