President Buhari addressed world leaders at the US – Africa Business Forum in New York

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE UNITED STATES – AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM, NEW YORK, USA, 21st SEPTEMBER, 2016


Protocol

I am delighted to be present here today at the 2nd edition of the United States–Africa Business Forum. I wish to thank the United States Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies for organizing this event and for giving me this opportunity to address this august gathering of Political and Business Leaders from the United States of America (USA), Africa and other regions of the World. I believe all of us will take advantage of this Forum to establish and strengthen business relationships; share valuable experience; and collaborate for mutual benefits.

More earth tremors rock Kaduna state's Kwoi community

Kwoi town, in Kaduna state has again witnessed multiple shaking of the earth surface in the locality.

According to residents, the first happened at about 2AM today, while another followed at about 4AM.

But the highest in magnitude according to them occurred at 8:4AM.

Several residents of Kwoi have now fled the community with those around saying they have nowhere to go and they can only hope the shaking would stop soon. ?

#UNGA71; Corruption freezes development – President Buhari tells world leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday told world leaders that corruption freezes development and undermines the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Presenting Nigeria’s Statement at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA71) in New York, on the theme, “Sustainable Development Goals: a Universal Push to Transform the World,” the President restated that “fighting corruption remains a cardinal pillar” of the current administration.

N Forest 0 Arsenal 4: Lucas double sees off Forest

Lucas Perez scored his first Arsenal goals as they reached the fourth round of the EFL Cup after a 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Granit Xhaka's stunning 30-yard strike gave the Gunners the lead.

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner shot wide for Forest before Lucas doubled Arsenal's lead from the penalty spot after Chuba Akpom was fouled.

Lucas then rounded the goalkeeper for his second before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drove in a late fourth.

The Spanish forward, who joined from Deportivo La Coruna in August, impressed with his pace and strength throughout, with both qualities particularly evident for the second goal.

He chased a ball down the left, brushed off Forest defender Michael Mancienne before bursting past goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic and then poking home.

Bendtner, meanwhile, was making his first appearance against his old club, where he spent nine years at between 2005 and 2014.

UNGA 71: We'll solve Niger Delta problem soon, President Buhari assures

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday assured Barack Obama, the American President that Nigeria is making steady progress towards resolving the problem in the Niger Delta region which has led to economic sabotage on a grand scale.

During a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of the UN General Assembly, holding in New York, President Buhari disclosed: "We are making definite progress on how many factions of the militant groups exist, their leadership and operational basis, and we have equally sought the cooperation of the oil majors. In a short while, I believe the issues would be resolved."

2018 World Cup Qual: Nigeria is not unbeatable, says former Zambian striker Saleiti

As the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers get underway next month, former Zambian striker Zeddy Saileti insists Chipolopolo can beat Nigeria.

Saileti insists the Chipolopolo can beat Nigeria when both sides face off in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month.

Despite admitting the super eagles will be a tough opponent with in continental football, Saileti says Nigeria is no longer the super power of African football.

Saileti was in the team that lost 2-1 to the Super Eagles during the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations final in Tunisia.

He says the eagles failure to qualify for two successive Afcons puts them on same scale with Zambia who also failed to reach Gabon 2017.

Zambia are chasing their first appearance in the World Cup and host Nigeria in Ndola on October 9.

UNGA 71: President Buhari in bilateral meeting with US President Barack Obama [photos]

President Muhammadu Buhari in bilateral meeting with United States President Barack Obama at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting (UNGA 71) in New York on 20th September 2016.