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Governor Mohqmmed Bago of Niger State was on Vice President Kashim Shertima’s delegation to New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79). He speaks on the gains for Nigeria and his State’s participation at the global event among other issues. Newsquest brings the excerpts: Q: What are the major takeaways from this global event? This outing has been very successful for the sub-nationals and for the country, because we have been able to unlock opportunities as it affects Sustainable Development Goqls (SDGs). We know the challenges of food insecurity, the challenges of nutrition, what has to do with…

Wife of American President Jill Biden on Wednesday bid farewell to visiting First Ladies from countries around the world at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) ahead of the November 5, 2024 presidential election that will produce a new leadership for the nation. Her husband Joe in July withdrew from his re-election bid after weeks of pressure, thrusting the 2024 race into uncertain territory. Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu joined the world women leaders who interacted with the American First Lady at a lunch. Jill Biden described her interactions with the First Ladies as impactful as the lunch…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago is one of the officials on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. He speaks on the negative effects of State governments’ over reliance on monthly allocations from FAAC to fund critical infrastructure and development projects, and the need for coordinated Diasporian remittance support to the Nigerian economy among other issues. Newsquest brings the excerpts; Q: What is your perspective on Diaspora support in the Nigerian economy? I am the President of the youth forum of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF). Diasporian, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that the world strategically needs the African continent for its wealth and invaluable resources that are essential for economic growth and development. The President who was represented by Vice Kashim Shettina at the Africa Minerals Strategy Group summit in New York, United States of America on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said that Africa possesses 92 percent of global reserves of platinum, 56 percent of Cobalt, 54 percent Manganese, and 36 percent of Chromium, all minerals used in the manufacture of batteries. “In short, the world needs Africa today more…

Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to fostering stronger international bilateral partnerships with member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The decision was reached on Monday at a high-level OACPS meeting chaired by Angola in New York, United States of America on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications Stanley Nkwocha in a statement said Vice President Kashim Shettima who is representing President Bola Tinubu at this year’s UNGA expressed the country’s commitment. Vice President Shettima reiterated the importance…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Monday challenged the Federal Government to set up effective mechanisms for scrutinizing procurement expenditures of security agencies in the country to restore public trust in Nigeria’s efforts to fight criminality. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Rafsanjani stated this during the lauch of the 7th edition of its shadow report 2024 of the Sustainable Development Goal’s 16 on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. CISLAC shadow report assessesNigeria’s progress towards achieving key targets under SDG 16—promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions. The civil society organisation is…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru on Sunday addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, emphasising Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to international peace and security a role he said should earn the country seat in the organisation’s Security Council. Badaru said at the Summit of the Future interactive dialogue 2: “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security. He said that “Since our first deployment in the Congo in 1960, Nigeria has contributed to 41 peacekeeping missions globally.” While highlighting the deployment of over 200,000 Nigerian troops in UN operations, Badaru called for reform of the UN Security Council to ensure Africa…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Sunday participated in a high-powered meeting with the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (GEIDCO) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) at the ongoing 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Governor Alia is among Vice President Kashim Shettima’s official delegation to this year’s UNGA. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the event. An excited Governor Alia who is passionate about making a development change in Benue wrote on his Facebook page; “Yesterday, I had the honour of participating in a crucial meeting with the Global Energy…

A cross section of worshippers at the Love Legacy Chapel International of the United States of America on Sunday joined choruses in prayer for the emergence of a righteous leader in America during the country’s forthcoming presidential election. The November 5, 2024 American presidential election is tightly being contested between Republican Donald Trump and Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party with citizens sharply divided in support of the two runner candidates. Head of the Chapel, Apostle (Dr) Williams Shalders told the congregation that the Church of America was falling back in prayer and allowing the devil to mute the mouths…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Thursday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to brief him on the state of affairs of the ‘food basket’, especially on the government’s readiness to conduct local council elections on October 5th 2024 and the support of the Federal Government to the State as well as the recent alert by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) about possible threats of flooding in Benue. NewsQuest brings the excerpts: I just came to brief Mr. President on the state of affairs in Benue. The State is experiencing quite a high level of…