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.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
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.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
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
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
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| 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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