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Tinubu Skips UNGA to Address Nigeria’s Flood Crisis, VP Shettima to Lead Delegation
President Bola Tinubu has made the decision to forgo attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, prioritizing instead the pressing domestic issues facing Nigeria.
His choice comes in light of the recent catastrophic flooding that has severely impacted various regions across the country.
In a statement released on Thursday by his media adviser, Bayo Onanuga, it was announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation at the assembly in Tinubu’s absence.
This decision reflects the president’s commitment to addressing urgent national challenges and ensuring that effective measures are taken to assist those affected by the flooding.
The president’s focus on domestic affairs highlights the critical need for leadership and action in the face of natural disasters, as well as the importance of providing support to affected communities.
By prioritizing these issues, Tinubu aims to demonstrate that Nigeria is taking proactive steps to recover and rebuild, underscoring his administration’s dedication to the welfare of its citizens.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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