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He conveyed this in a high-level debate at the UN General Assembly, where he outlined his country’s vision for economic growth, stability and regional cooperation. “We are moving forward to ensure that it is the state that holds the decision-making power over war and peace, and that the weapons and instruments of power remain in the hands of its constitutional …

He said these priorities were reflected in recent Cabinet decisions, taken after Lebanon “faced a war that it did not choose, but was forced on it.” Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, Salam said the war persists “despite our repeated warnings of the dangers of engaging in it.” “As the war spreads across the region and initiatives to …

The Ogun State Assembly has passed a bill that aims to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and promote safe motherhood and reproductive health rights in the state. The legislation, titled “HB No. 036/OG/2026 – Ogun State Safe Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2026”, also seeks to establish conditions for safe termination of pregnancy in accordance with legally recognized guidance. The bill …

That is the opinion of one UN member expert who is supported Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial IntelligenceGirmaw Abebe Tadesse, who leads Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in Kenya. In an exclusive interview with UN News in Nairobi, Tadesse said the first step for the continent is to identify the key issues that need to be addressed before deciding …

Ayomide Awe The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has pledged to prioritize the development of coastal communities in the state and ensure transparent management of all revenues from oil production. Adeola, who is the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, also donated $60 million and a bus to …

Addressing a general debate at the 81st session of the Assembly, Shah said the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster four weeks earlier in northern Nepal had hit mountain communities with a ferocity that was described as a “Himalayan Tsunami”. More than 6,000 people are still missing and damage is estimated at around 10 percent of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP). “The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster …

Ozumi Abdul Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said open opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election as governor and member of the National Economic Council (NEC) could lead to an “implosion” within the government. Otti said this in an interview with Arise Television on Friday, responding to questions about his support for Tinubu, despite being a member of the …

Super Eagles forward Simon Moses has described his 100th senior appearance for Nigeria as a “dream come true”. The 31-year-old reached the milestone after coming on as a second-half substitute in Nigeria’s 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Uyo on Friday. Moses entered the match in the 58th minute at the Godswill …

A recovery roadmap, and potential external investment of $155 million, is one of the outcomes three days of dialogue held this week in Khartoum, organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Sudanese Ministry of Finance. More than 300 participants from 20 countries – representing Governments, financial institutions, national and international private sectors, farmer and trade associations, and …

At a time when war, the climate crisis and man-made disasters continue to displace millions of people around the world, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees briefed the Security Council on Friday.