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September 18, 2017

2017 UN General Assembly: What roles will the Governors and Ministers play?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Three state Governors and the cabinet Ministers are with President Buhari in New York for the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. Governors Abdulaziz Yari, Rotimi Akeredolu and Dave Umahi of Zamfara, Ondo and Ebonyi were chosen to go with the President to his first and only international event... Read More
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September 18, 2017

This is what President Buhari is doing at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari is now in New York, attending the United Nations General Assembly. According to a state house statement signed by the President’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, “the high point of the President’s visit will be his participation in the General Debate during which he will... Read More
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September 18, 2017

President Buhari arrives New York for UN Summit (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York for the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA72). Reminder (a statement by Femi Adesina): “The high point of the President’s visit will be his participation in the General Debate during which he will deliver the country’s National Statement. The theme for this year’s Debate is: “Focusing... Read More
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May 12, 2017

Nigeria appointed UN General Assembly Acting President

Nigeria was on Thursday appointed as the Acting President to preside over the 81st Plenary Meeting of UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters. Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Bande, presided over the 193-member body. NAN reports that Bande’s presidency at the Plenary Meeting happened just nine days after he presented his... Read More
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September 21, 2016

The Thread: On the true essence of International Peace Day

Today marks the celebration of International Peace Day – a day set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to strengthen “the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples”. This year’s theme; ‘Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace’, might seem like a tall order particularly in these days of random bombings... Read More
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September 21, 2016

We will resolve Niger Delta crisis, Buhari assures Obama

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured U.S. President, Barack Obama that his administration will take necessary steps to resolve the crisis in the Niger Delta. This was in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina who said Buhari made the assurance during a meeting with Obam at the... Read More
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September 18, 2016

President Buhari arrives New York for 71st UN General Assembly (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America where he would participate at the 71st General Assembly of the United Nations. Buhari departed Nigeria on Sunday for New York. He would deliver a keynote address on “Taking Climate Action Towards Sustainable Development in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin.” He was accompanied by Governor Akinwunmi... Read More
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September 16, 2016

Buhari to attend 71st UN General Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari will participate at the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from September 19-23, 2016 in New York, United States. This is contained in a statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. According to the statement President Buhari will deliver a keynote address... Read More
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September 26, 2015

Photos from President Buhari’s address of UN General Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 26. The topic of the President’s address was: “Strengthening The Means of Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and Ensuring an AIDS-free Generation By 2030 Through The Elimination Of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV. A Dual Imperative For Nigeria.” See photos below:
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September 24, 2013

Jonathan meets with Obama, calls for stronger global consensus to end terrorism (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan Monday in New York called for a stronger global consensus and determination to end the scourge of terrorism as quickly as possible. Speaking at talks with President Barrack Obama of the United States ahead of the opening of the 68th session of the United Nations tomorrow, President Jonathan said... Read More
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September 28, 2012

“If one Abu Qaqa dies, it can generate 10 Abu Qaqas” – President Jonathan explains why the government is winning war against Boko Haram

by Stanley Azuakola On the issue of Boko Haram, President Goodluck Jonathan’s official position at the United Nations General Assembly is that Nigeria’s three-prong strategy of a “robust” approach to neutralizing Boko Haram, holding indirect talks with the group and improving education in the North is working, and Nigeria is winning the war. When one... Read More
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September 25, 2012

President Jonathan rumoured to have detoured to Germany to visit recovering first lady

by Isi Esene There are speculation that President Goodluck Jonathan may have had a brief stopover at Wiesbaden, Germany, to visit the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan who is believed to be nursing an undisclosed ailment. Jonathan who reportedly left Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 9.30am, was expected to arrive in New... Read More
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