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UN Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Achieving SDGs
UN Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Achieving SDGs
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations systems in Nigeria has restated continued commitment to support Nigeria achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria Mohammed Fall disclosed this at a press conference to mark the UN Day, in Abuja
Fall who also said that for UN to achieve SDGs, Nigeria must first achieve it, said:
“For us, Nigeria is a very important country. As we always say, we cannot achieve the SDG if Nigeria doesn’t make it. Less than five years we have now to achieve the Agenda 2030.”
He added that the Summit of the Future and its landmark outcome, have highlighted five strategic priorities: SDG financing for development, international peace and security, science, technology and innovation, youth and future generation and global governance.
Fall said: “The Nigeria we want is reflected in the pact. At the UN, our focus is to ensure that Nigeria achieves the SDG. This is why we work closely with the government at all levels. We work with all the development partners, we work with civil society to put the SDG on track in Nigeria.”
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According to him, humanitarian assistance alone can’t solve people’s problems, but a combinations of bitga.
Fall while noting that UN is interested in the wellbeing of Nigeria, noted that are intervention by the world body in every part of the country.
He argued that concentration is based on needs and that it is a misconception to believe that the Northeast was given bigger priority.
UN Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Achieving SDGs
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have successfully repelled an attempted armed bandit attack on C Watch Camp in Rimaye Village, Kankia Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on June 30 when suspected armed bandits stormed the location in an attempt to overrun the camp.
Security sources swiftly mobilised a team to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits were forced to retreat and flee the scene with unspecified casualties on their side.
During the exchange of gunfire, the Officer-in-Charge of Rimaye Police Outpost, ASP Shola Odenkule, sustained gunshot wounds on his right leg, as well as bruises to his head and right hand.
He was immediately rushed to Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Rimaye, where he received medical treatment and was admitted for further observation.
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected kidnappers have abducted the Village Head of Bauda, Mr Obadiah Iguda, from his residence in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that the incident occurred on June 29 at about 9:45 p.m., when an unspecified number of armed men stormed the community and forcibly took the 48-year-old traditional leader to an unknown destination.
Security forces were moblised to the scene and
commenced a manhunt for the suspects.
Security sources said concerted efforts in collaboration with other sister security agencies were ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
Man dies by suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
A 43-year-old man, Pere Faruk, has reportedly died by suicide shortly after allegedly pouring acid on his girlfriend during a domestic altercation on Lagos Island.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 5:40 p.m. on June 30, at No. 8 Messy Street, Lagos Island.
According to family sources, Faruk’s younger brother, Pere Jeli, who resides nearby at No. 9 Igbosere Street, was informed of the incident and immediately raised alarm.
The victim, identified as Kemi Bashiru, was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where she is receiving treatment for severe burns.
Shortly after the attack, Faruk was discovered unresponsive in his room, with a bottle of Sniper insecticide found beside him, suggesting he took his own life.
His body was taken to the hospital and later deposited in a public mortuary for autopsy, while the scene of the incident was documented by responders.
Sources said police investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the altercation and its tragic outcome.
Man dies by suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
Man dies by suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos
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