The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and voiced strong support for the UN agency serving Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). On Wednesday, the 193-member assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, which was adopted with 158 votes in favour, nine against, … Read more
Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, a prominent disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has made history as the first Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Cuppy moderated the Youth Action Day at the 2024 UNGA, which was themed “The Summit of the Future – … Read more
UN chief Guterres has warned of ‘wider war’ as the Ukraine conflict intensifies Antonio Guterres says prospects of ‘further escalation and bloodshed’ in the Russia-Ukraine war keep growing. In a speech to the 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday, Guerres said the war was “inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people with profound global implications”. … Read more
UN General Assembly Suspends Russia From hHuman Rights Council. Of the 193 members of the assembly, 93 voted in favour of suspension while 24 voted against and 58 abstained, suggesting weakening international unity against Russia. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin Appears To Admit Defeat In Battle For Kiev Women, Children Queue … Read more
President Buhari has landed in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after loaded weeklong engagements at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. It was gathered that the presidential aircraft landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International … Read more
President Buhari has departed U.S for Nigeria. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has departed New York, United States, for Nigeria. President Buhari had arrived the United States last Sunday ahead of the 76th United Nations General Assembly, held at the world body’s headquarters in New York. President Buhari had on Friday addressed world leaders at the 76th … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that President Jair Bolsonaro’s lawmaker son said Friday he had tested positive for Covid-19 during his trip to UN General Assembly in New York – the third member of Brazil’s delegation to contract coronavirus. Eduardo Bolsonaro, 37, said on Twitter he was feeling well and had “started to treat myself” without specifying what … Read more
The full speech of President Buhari’s address at the UN General Assembly has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed world leaders at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76). President Buhari addressed over 80 world leaders at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, … Read more
President Buhari has vowed to crush Boko Haram terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari that Nigeria will leave no stone unturned in crushing Boko Haram terrorists, especially in the North-East region of the country. President Buhari made the vow while addressing over 80 world leaders at the 76th session of the United … Read more
The time for Buhari to address the UN General Assembly has been announced. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to address the 76th Session of the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday. It was gathered that President Buhari will deliver … Read more
The 55-year-old health minister will remain in the United States for a period of isolation. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after attending the UN General Assembly in New York that was inaugurated by his president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement. “The other members of the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari who arrived in New York on Sunday, to participate in the ongoing 76th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 76), is to present Nigeria’s statement to the General Assembly on Friday, September 24. The Nigerian leader would be the second speaker on the fourth day and would deliver his address around … Read more
Yoruba Nation agitators have listed six demands as President Buhari leaves Nigeria for New York. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Yoruba Nation agitators and other self-determination groups have listed six demands ahead of their protest at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, United States. The latest development was made known via a statement by a spokesperson for … Read more