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.

Nigeria Beach Soccer Cup 2016: Madagascar completes field of participants

Defending champions Madagascar have become the final team to qualify for the second edition of the CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations that Nigeria will host 13th – 18th December 2016.

Host Nigeria had earlier been joined by Egypt, Libya and Morocco who qualified following the withdrawal of Uganda, Liberia and Sudan respectively.

In qualifying matches for the championship, played over the weekend, last year’s losing finalists Senegal saw off Cape Verde in the second leg in Dakar, after hammering their hosts 7-2 away in Sal Island. Cote d’Ivoire, semi finalists at the 2015 finals in Seychelles, completed a double over Tanzania.

Ghana dismissed Kenya 7-1 in Accra, in addition to a 10-3 spanking handed to the Kenyans in the first leg in Mombasa.

Cup holders Madagascar got the better of Mozambique and will be hoping to re-enact the great form they showed in overcoming Senegal in the final in Seychelles last year.

Photos: President Buhari with French President Hollande before a bilateral meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari with French President Francoise Hollande

President Muhammadu Buhari with Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed, Governor of Zamfara Abubakar Yari, Governor of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode and Minister of Mines, Steel Kayode Fayemi as he attends Opening Session of the General Debate and attends Bilateral meeting with French President H.E. Francoise Hollande on 20th Sep 2016.

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Watford 3 Manchester United 1: Utd suffers third consecutive defeats

Manchester United suffered their third defeat in a week as late goals from Juan Zuniga and Troy Deeney gave Watford a deserved Premier League win.

The hosts led when Etienne Capoue converted Daryl Janmaat's cut-back, only for Marcus Rashford to level from close range.

Zuniga powered in with seven minutes to go, 53 seconds after coming on.

And Deeney then scored a penalty in injury time after Marouane Fellaini fouled Zuniga in the box.

The hosts - who have beaten United for the first time in 30 years - started quickly and Odion Ighalo squandered a golden opportunity to open the scoring after a mix-up between David de Gea and Chris Smalling presented the Watford striker with an open goal, but he somehow fired wide.

David de Gea and Chris Smalling collided, presenting Odion Ighalo with a golden opportunity
De Gea then saved well from Deeney before United carved out their first opportunity, only for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to shoot wide from six yards.

Paul Pogba, playing alongside Wayne Rooney and Fellaini in a midfield three, struck the crossbar with a superb long-range effort but just as the visitors were growing into the game, Watford went in front.


Key Opta stats:

- Manchester United scored their 800th Premier League away goal; 96 more than any other team.

- Marcus Rashford (10) has scored more goals in all competitions for Manchester United than any other player since his debut in February.

- It is the first time Mourinho has lost three games in a row as a manager since August 2006, when he was in his first spell at Chelsea.

- Capoue has scored four goals from just five shots on target in the Premier League this season.

- Zuniga's goal was the fastest by a substitute since Liverpool striker Divock Origi's (37 seconds) against Aston Villa in February.

- Since his debut in August 2014, Daryl Janmaat has provided more assists in the Premier League than any other defender (11).

President Buhari arrives New York for UN General Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari is in New York, United State ahead of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Recalled yesterday the President left the shores of Nigeria on Saturday to attend 71st United Nations General Assembly Session in New York, United States of America.

Buhari would deliver a keynote address on “Taking Climate Action Towards Sustainable Development In Nigeria and The Lake Chad Basin.”

President Buhari, Governor Ambode and Yari

President Buhari and Obama are expected to discuss support for security and economic changes in the country, and the way forward and efforts of the various governments to counter Boko Haram terrorists insurgents.

President Buhari is expected to meet with US President Barack Obama to sign trade investment agreement and also is expected to sign the Paris climate change agreement.

Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode and AbdulAziz Yari, Governor of Zamfara State are in the company of President Buhari to the UN 71st session in New York.


Source: NTA

Throwback photos of Nigeria / Leicester City Striker, Ahmed Musa

Nigeria International, Ahmed Musa shared these throwback photos of himself on his IG page and wrote "May Allah make us grateful in times of ease,patient in times of hardship and grant us the best of this life and hereafter-Amin.Juma'at Mufeedah!".More photos after the cut...

Ycee, Patoranking and Skales to perform at MAMAs 2016

With just six weeks to go until the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), a dazzling line-up of artists is set to headline Lagos’s annual Road to MAMA party, taking place this year at the Hard Rock Cafe, Lagos.

Headlining the gig is reggae-dancehall star Patoranking, who wowed Durban music fans at last year’s spectacular ceremony and took home the award for MAMA Best New Act 2015.

He’ll be joined by Hip Hop freshman Nasty C who is set to heat up the MAMA main stage in Johannesburg – and fast-rising Hip Hop star Ycee, who’s also been confirmed to perform at the show.

More Nigerian Hip Hop artistry will be showcased by prolific rapper Skales, while Runtown will be showing off his R&B/reggae moves. Rising Afro-Pop/Highlife newcomer Koker and award-winning ‘Love don’t care’ song bird Simi complete the line-up.

Olamide to release sixth studio album in December

Olamide is set to release his sixth solo studio album in December.

The Nigerian rapper, who has released studio album every year since his debut in 2011, is working on maintaining his figures and keeping his momentum going, by dropping a studio album in 2016.

The new album will be released in December, as songs on the album have already been recorded. It will feature hit song ‘Who you epp’, along with other singles. No official title, artwork, and track list has been released.

It would be recalled that the rapper also drop his 5th album “EYAN MAYWEATHER" last December.

2016 has been a big year for the rapper. Under his leadership and guidance, his record label, YBNL, has released an album (“YAGI”) for rapper Lil Kesh, who have subsequently left the company, to found his personal imprint.

It is currently still promoting Adekunle Gold’s “Gold” album. He has also begun work on another of his signed rappers, Chinko Ekun, who is releasing singles.

President Buhari leaves for UNGA71 Session in New York

President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for New York, United States ahead of the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The President who departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11 o’clock Saturday morning was seen of by Minister of FCT MUhammad Musa Bello and other senior government officials.

The President will also attend series of high level meetings of significant interest to Nigeria and lead discussions at the United States – Africa Business Forum devoted to Investment opportunities in Nigeria.

In the same vein, Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffery Onyeama, at a media interactive session he held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York revealed to journalists that the President will signs the Paris Treaty on Climate during the cause of the 71st UN General Assembly .

Some of the world leaders including President Barrack Obama of America & his Chinese counterpart had already signed the Treaty.

President Buhari is being accompanied by Governor AbdulAziz Yari of Zamfara State and his Lagos State Counterpart Akinwunmi Ambode, Ministers and Some members of the National Assembly.

Hull City 1 Arsenal 4: Sanchez scored twice as Walcott bagged his 100th career goal.

Alexis Sanchez scored twice and missed a penalty as Arsenal secured a 4-1 Premier league win against 10-man Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.

Sanchez put Arsenal ahead when he got a touch on Alex Iwobi's shot, but failed from the spot after Jake Livermore handled and was sent off.

Theo Walcott added a second after the break before Robert Snodgrass pulled one back for the hosts with a penalty.

Sanchez stroked a third into an empty net before Granit Xhaka's spectacular shot rounded off the scoring.

Sanchez's first goal owed much to fortune rather than brilliance as Iwobi arrived at the back post and saw his effort deflect in off the Chile international.

Livermore was shown a straight red card five minutes before half-time when he blocked Iwobi's goal-bound effort with his hands.

Sanchez took responsibility for the penalty ahead of recent regular taker Santi Cazorla only to see his low effort saved by Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.

It was a decision which also mystified Wenger who revealed it was "not planned for Sanchez to take it" and that he wants "to know what happened and for it not to happen again".

Walcott notched a second goal shortly before the hour mark when he got on the end of Iwobi's clever flick with Hull defender Harry Maguire helping the ball into the net with his head.

Snodgrass gave Hull a glimmer of hope when he converted from the spot after Petr Cech had brought down Dieumerci Mbokani, but Arsenal's response was emphatic.

Sanchez struck after Jakupovic had blocked Walcott's initial shot, before substitute Switzerland international Xhaka - a £35m summer signing from Borussia Monchengladbach - applied the gloss with the pick of the goals from distance.

Man of the match - Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)


Key Opta Stats:
Arsenal have won more games at the KCOM Stadium than any other away side (6).

Alexis Sanchez has been involved in eight goals in his five games against Hull in all competitions (six goals, two assists).

Sanchez's penalty miss means he is the only Arsenal player to take more than one Premier League penalty and fail to score with any of them.

Arsene Wenger's side have not lost any of their past 26 Premier League games against newly promoted sides (W22 D4).


Source; BBC