United Nations
President Not Sure When Chibok Girls Were Kidnapped?
September 25, 2014 | konknaijaboyPresident Goodluck Jonathan told the United Nations General Assembly that it had been “over three months” since the Chibok girls were abducted when they were in fact abducted over five months ago.
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, September 24, … Read More
World must tackle corruption to end poverty – UK leader
September 25, 2014 | konknaijaboy(Corrects survey results in paragraph 10.)
NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – British Prime Minister David Cameron urged world leaders to adopt 10 “simple and inspiring” global goals to end extreme poverty in 15 years, including one that … Read More
Ebola discoverer says would sit next to victim on train
July 31, 2014 | konknaijaboyLondon (AFP) – The scientist who helped discover the Ebola virus said the outbreak in west Africa was unlikely to trigger a major epidemic outside the region, adding he would happily sit next to an infected person on a … Read More
Prayers In Philippines As Aid Arrives
November 17, 2013 | konknaijaboySurvivors of Typhoon Haiyan have flocked to ruined churches, kneeling in prayer under torn roofs as the Philippines faces an enormous rebuilding task from the storm that killed at least 3,681 people and forced 4 million from their homes.
Nigeria Sixth Worst Country To Grow Old, Says UN Report
October 3, 2013 | konknaijaboyOn the day that Nigeria celebrated its 53rd anniversary as an independent nation, a new study released today by the UN backed Help Age International advocacy group ranked Nigeria among the worst countries in the world that least care about … Read More
US Ready To Strike Syria As Forces Wait For President’s Nod
August 29, 2013 | konknaijaboyUS Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said the American military is already prepared to act if President Barack Obama gives the order – though White House aides said no final decision had been taken.
Warplanes and military transporters have been spotted … Read More