By Aluta News Aug 2, 2023 Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bedie, part of an old guard of politicians who dominated politics in the West African nation for a generation, has died, aged 89, a close relative told Reuters on Tuesday. Bedie served as president from 1993 until hisContinue Reading
By Aluta News Aug 2, 2023 The House of Representatives has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide protests. Rep. Akin Rotimi, the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs said this in a statement in Abuja. “We appeal to the NLC and alliedContinue Reading
By Aluta News Aug 2, 2023 The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have called for a holistic approach to ending human trafficking in Nigeria Abimbola Adewumi, UNODC Team Leader, Trafficking in Persons/Smuggling of Migrants Portfolio, gaveContinue Reading
By Aluta News Aug 2, 2023 Former U.S. President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation for his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstructionContinue Reading
By Aluta News Aug 2, 2023 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work towards accelerating the digitisation reform process in government. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka made this known in a statementContinue Reading
By Aluta News Aug 2, 2023 UN food security agencies have warned that South Sudan faces a severe humanitarian crisis unless immediate action and investment are taken to address food insecurity, climate challenges and insecurity. The UN food security agencies – Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO,) World Food Programme (WFP)Continue Reading
By Aluta News Aug 3, 2023 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Tuesday called for urgent efforts to boost climate action, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable food systems, and ensure decent jobs and social protection. Mohammed, who made the call in Brazil said the country – as the next chair ofContinue Reading
