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The Digest: Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has been elected Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized United Nations financial institution. The election occurred during the 49th...

The Digest: The United Nations has warned that approximately 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger in 2026, including three million children facing severe malnutrition. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall announced the findings at the launch of the 2026...

The Digest: The United States has declared its intention to withdraw from 66 international organisations, including 31 UN entities, in a sweeping move the Trump administration says will refocus resources on domestic priorities and halt funding for bodies it deems contrary to American...

The Digest: The US military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have triggered a sharp and divided response from world powers, highlighting a deep geopolitical rift over sovereignty, international law, and the use of military force. Key Points: China and...

The Digest: Rapper Nicki Minaj used the platform of the United Nations to voice grave concerns about religious violence in Nigeria. Invited by US Ambassador Mike Waltz, the artist asserted that Christian communities face systematic targeting, framing the crisis as an urgent threat to universal...

The Digest: American rapper Nicki Minaj will deliver formal remarks at the United Nations this week regarding alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, following an invitation from US Ambassador Mike Waltz. According to TheCable, the collaboration comes amid escalating international attention...

The Digest: In a stark global alert, the United Nations has identified Nigeria as one of 16 nations facing a severe hunger crisis, with conflict, violence, and critical funding shortages pushing millions closer to famine. A joint FAO-WFP report highlights the risk of catastrophic food...

The Digest: A grim global assessment has cast a stark light on the nation's health and development crisis. A new United Nations report ranks Nigeria last globally for life expectancy, with citizens living an average of just 54.9 years, a figure that shows no improvement since 2019 and...

The Digest: In a characteristically combative speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump challenged multilateral institutions, questioned climate change, and rebuked European allies over their handling of migration and the Russia-Ukraine war. The address, which...

The Digest: The United Nations has suspended a vital air service in Nigeria's northeast due to a severe shortage of funds, a move that threatens to isolate millions of people in conflict-ridden areas from crucial humanitarian aid. The closure of the service highlights the growing strain on...