Nigeria Secures 172 Votes For UN Human Rights Council Seat

Posted on October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after securing 172 votes in […]

Global Poverty Index Rises, Hits 1.2 Billion In 16 Years — UN

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

A UN global poverty index has risen for the first time since its creation in 2010, bringing the number of […]

Posted on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to back a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map […]

Posted on July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The Presidency on Monday criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the […]

Posted on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to investigate the […]

Posted on June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has called for the immediate and safe release […]

Posted on June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The United Nations says some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 have ended up in the hands of […]

Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The United Nations on Friday warned that about 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger from June to […]

Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the rising civilian deaths linked to military airstrikes […]

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Nigeria and nine other conflict-hit countries now account for two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally, a new international […]