Zulum Inaugurates MT Monguno, Rep Talba Projects

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned some projects by the senator representing Northern Borno, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and the member of the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba.

Zulum, in a ceremony on Thursday, unveiled the distribution of 10 Lexus sport utility vehicles (SUVs) procured by Senator Monguno to party stalwarts and another 15 pickup vans for commercial activities.

Senator Monguno also distributed N100,000 and a starter pack each to about 400 beneficiaries that had undergone horticulture training.

Zulum, also in Monguno, commissioned one block of six classrooms constructed by the member representing Marte, Monguno and Nganzai federal constituency at Abbari Primary School.

The governor also commissioned the construction of a block of 10 shops at Monguno Central Market by the local government council, which aims at rejuvenating the economy of the area.

Zulum commended both lawmakers and the local government chairman for the positive projects, which has a direct impact on the lives of Monguno people.

Governor Zulum, who was on a state visit in the northern part of Borno, had visited Baga on Wednesday before spending the night in Monguno, where he coordinated development activities and assessed the security situation.

Zulum Inaugurates MT Monguno, Rep Talba Projects

Sudanese Government Condemns U.S. Sanction Against Burham

By: Michael Mike

Sudanese Government has condemned the sanction by the United States on the President of the Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), General Abdel Fattah al-Burham.

The condemnation was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The statement signed by the Ministry’s Office of the Spokesperson and Media Directorate, read: “The Government of Sudan rejects and condemns the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the President of the Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

“This decision lacks the basic principles of justice and objectivity, relying on implausible pretexts. It also reflects a blatant disregard for the Sudanese people, who stand firmly united behind General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan as a symbol of their sovereignty and armed forces, and as a courageous leader in the battle for dignity against the terrorist janjaweed militias.

“It is both strange and troubling that such a dubious decision comes shortly after the U.S. administration determined that the RSF militia are committing acts of genocide in Sudan. Consequently, the administration’s move, days before the end of its tenure, to sanction the Commander-in-Chief of SAF, who is protecting the Sudanese people from this genocidal design, reflects inconsistency and a profound failure to uphold justice.

“This flawed decision cannot be justified under the guise of neutrality, as it practically amounts to support for those committing genocide.”

The statement added that: “This unethical decision will not deter the Sudanese people in their struggle against the terrorist militia. It will neither weaken their resolve nor their unity in eradicating this cancer from their land, so that Sudan will emerge stronger than ever.”

Sudanese Government Condemns U.S. Sanction Against Burham

By: Michael
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The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed has concluded a 2-day official visit to Nigeria.
While in Nigeria, she had a series of high-level meetings, including with H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda; senior government officials; President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Omar Alieu Touray; as well as the UN Country Team under the leadership of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed Malick Fall.
The Deputy Secretary-General, accompanied by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Simão, on 9 – 10 January 2025, engaged and mobilized support for regional integration, stability and development; strengthening humanitarian-development-peace nexus;Pact for the future; partnership for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts; ensuring food security; durable solutions to internal displacement; and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to enhance Nigeria’s trade and economic relations across the region.
“Member States, including Nigeria, and with the support of the UN and other stakeholders, need to deliver more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to ensure a safer and more livable future for both the planet and people everywhere.” She said.
On the Pact for the future as an outcome of the Summit of the future held in September 2024 in New York, Mohammed emphasized that the Pact remained a sure pathway to getting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.
“The Pact is not a separate agenda from the SDGs. It is one and the same. That is why the first chapter is on SDGs and financing for development. It is about international peace and security; science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation; youth and future generations; and transforming global governance.” She explained.
The Deputy Secretary General reassured that the United Nations in Nigeria would strengthen its partnership with the government through diligent implementation of the UN and Nigeria Cooperation Framework (2023-2027), and would continue to support the development aspirations of the people of Nigeria, leaving no one behind.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed concludes 2-day official visit to Nigeria, mobilizes support for regional stability, climate action, others