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Tinubu Backs SDG Goals at G20 And Supports Global Hunger Fight and UN Reform
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative led by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu hailed the Alliance as a significant milestone in tackling global hunger and poverty.
Describing the initiative as bold and visionary, Tinubu emphasized that it demonstrates Brazil’s leadership in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
He stated that the Alliance provides a comprehensive approach, bringing governments, international organizations, and civil society together to tackle both the immediate and structural causes of hunger and poverty.
Tinubu noted Nigeria’s readiness to adopt international best practices through its endorsement of the Alliance.
He linked this commitment to the country’s broader development agenda, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2, which focus on eradicating poverty and achieving zero hunger.
He noted that Nigeria is leveraging global collaboration to enhance domestic strategies while strengthening its role as a key player in sustainable development.
President Tinubu also called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council to reflect global diversity. He advocated for Africa to have two permanent seats with equal rights and responsibilities, reiterating Nigeria’s readiness to serve as a representative of the continent.
This push aligns with the recent inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20, a move Tinubu commended as a step toward inclusive global governance.
In his statement, read by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Tinubu addressed other global challenges such as inequality, climate change, and economic imbalances.
He criticized the current global tax system, which he said disproportionately favours developed nations and undermines the economic self-reliance of developing countries.
Tinubu made known Nigeria’s role in advocating for a framework Convention on Tax at the United Nations to establish a more equitable and inclusive tax system.
He urged the G20 to champion reforms in international financial systems, bridging the gap between the Global North and South.
Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to active participation in the G20, aligning its efforts with the SDG 2030 agenda.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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