Jonathan makes case for Nigeria in UN Council
President
Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday in New York made a strong case for Nigeria’s
election to the United Nations Security Council.
Addressing the
world leaders and other delegates at the opening of the 68th Session of
the General Assembly of the United Nations, President Jonathan declared
that Nigeria’s commendable performance on previous occasions when it
held a non-permanent seat on the security council, should assure the
global community that the country deserved to be elected to the council
again for the 2014-2015 session.
“Our support for the United
Nations Security Council in its primary responsibility for the
maintenance of international peace and security has been total and
unwavering.
“We have, in previous membership of the Council,
demonstrated both the political will and capacity to engage in key
Council responsibilities.
Jonathan addressing the UN General Assembly
“I
am pleased to state that Nigeria has received the endorsement of the
Economic Community of West African States and the African Union. We
therefore urge this august Assembly to endorse Nigeria’s candidature for
a non-permanent seat on the Security Council,” President Jonathan said
in his address to the General Assembly.The President also
called for faster action towards the democratisation of the Security
Council, saying that Nigeria and other developing countries were
concerned about the lack of progress in the reformation of the United
Nations.
“I believe that I express the concern of many about the
slow pace of effort and apparent lack of progress in the reform of the
United Nations, especially the Security Council. We believe strongly,
that the call for democratization worldwide should not be for States
only, but also, for International Organisations such as the United
Nations.
“That is why we call for the democratization of the
Security Council. This is desirable for the enthronement of justice,
equity, and fairness; and also for the promotion of a sense of
inclusiveness and balance in our world,” President Jonathan said.
Noting
that the world continues to be confronted with many serious challenges,
President Jonathan called for a renewed and concerted effort by the
international community to effectively resolve all issues that currently
impede global peace, stability and progress.
“Our world continues
to be confronted by pressing problems and threats. No statement that
will be made during this Session can exhaust the extent of these
problems. The world looks to us, as leaders, to provide hope in the
midst of crisis, to provide guidance through difficult socio-political
divisions, and to ensure that we live in a better world.
“We have
obligations to the present generation, but we have a greater obligation
to generations yet unborn who should one day inherit a world of
sufficiency irrespective of the circumstances of their birth or where
they reside on the globe. We must work to make that world a reality in
recognition of our common heritage.
“We must dedicate ourselves to
working together to address global, regional and national challenges
and deliver a more peaceful, equitable and prosperous world for all. It
is our duty. We must not fail”,” President Jonathan declared.
The
President also restated his called for the international community to
confront the menace of global terrorism with greater resolve and
determination.
“Terrorism constitutes a major threat to global
peace and security, and undermines the capacity for sustained
development. In Nigeria, the threat of terrorism in a few States in the
North Eastern part of our country has proven to be a major challenge to
national stability. We are therefore confronting it with every
resource at our disposal with due regard for fundamental human rights
and the rule of law.
The reign of terror anywhere in the world is
an assault on our collective humanity. Three days ago, the stark
reality of this menace was again brought to the fore by the dastardly
terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya. We must stand together to win this
war together,” President Jonathan said.
The President welcomed
Nigeria’s selection as co-Chair of the United Nations Expert Committee
on Financing Sustainable Development.
“The importance of this
Committee’s assignment cannot be overstated. For the post-2015
development agenda to be realistic, it must be backed by a robust
financing framework which I hope will receive the strong backing of our
Organisation’s more endowed members,” he said.
President Jonathan congratulated UN member-states on the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty.
“Our
hope is that upon its entry into force, the ATT would herald an era of
accountable trade in conventional arms which is critical to the security
of nations,” the President said.
He condemned the reported use of
chemical weapons in the Syrian crisis and welcomed current diplomatic
efforts to avert a further escalation of the crisis in the country.
President
Jonathan also urged world leaders to adopt measures and policies that
will promote nuclear disarmament, protect and renew the world’s
environment, and push towards an international system that is based on
trust, mutual respect and shared goals.
September 22, 2013|12:40 pm
(Photo: Screencapture, TBS' "Conan")
Louis C.K. on TBS' "Conan," Sept. 20, 2013.
Louis
C.K. once again showed why he is one of the most insightful comedians
of his generation in an appearance this week on TBS' "Conan." In a five
minute segment that has already gone viral on YouTube, he explains why
deep loneliness as an innate part of human nature leads him to deny
cellphones for his kids.
Cellphones take away opportunities for
kids to practice empathy, Louis C.K. explains, because of the lack of
face-to-face human interaction. Additionally, he says that people use
cellphones to avoid thoughts about their own internal emptiness.
"Underneath everything," Louis C.K. said, "there's that thing. Like, a empty, forever empty. You know what I'm talkin' about?"
The
audience laughs in acknowledgement. Christians recognize that "forever
empty" as the separation from God that occurs as a result of our
rebellion from Him; a divorce that can only be reconciled through
Christ's sacrifice on our behalf.
We push away the sadness that
comes with recognizing the "forever empty," Louis C.K. explains, by
keeping constantly busy with our cellphones.
There's also a funny bit about Bruce Springsteen. Watch the whole thing here
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/buzzvine/louis-ck-connects-deep-loneliness-with-denying-kids-cellphones-its-brilliant-and-hilarious-105069/#OwtqZqlFcOrZMDYI.99
September 22, 2013|12:40 pm
(Photo: Screencapture, TBS' "Conan")
Louis C.K. on TBS' "Conan," Sept. 20, 2013.
Louis
C.K. once again showed why he is one of the most insightful comedians
of his generation in an appearance this week on TBS' "Conan." In a five
minute segment that has already gone viral on YouTube, he explains why
deep loneliness as an innate part of human nature leads him to deny
cellphones for his kids.
Cellphones take away opportunities for
kids to practice empathy, Louis C.K. explains, because of the lack of
face-to-face human interaction. Additionally, he says that people use
cellphones to avoid thoughts about their own internal emptiness.
"Underneath everything," Louis C.K. said, "there's that thing. Like, a empty, forever empty. You know what I'm talkin' about?"
The
audience laughs in acknowledgement. Christians recognize that "forever
empty" as the separation from God that occurs as a result of our
rebellion from Him; a divorce that can only be reconciled through
Christ's sacrifice on our behalf.
We push away the sadness that
comes with recognizing the "forever empty," Louis C.K. explains, by
keeping constantly busy with our cellphones.
There's also a funny bit about Bruce Springsteen. Watch the whole thing here
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/buzzvine/louis-ck-connects-deep-loneliness-with-denying-kids-cellphones-its-brilliant-and-hilarious-105069/#OwtqZqlFcOrZMDYI.99
72-Year-Old PDP Chieftain Marries His 26-Year-Old Heartthrob (PHOTOS)
72-year-old
grandfather, Elder statesman, Owerri PDP Chieftain and renowned business
mogul, Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu traditionally wedded the love of
his life, 26-year-old Miss Chinonyerem Enwerem last Saturday, 14th
September, 2013.
It
was gathered that Chief Emmanuel had paid her bride last year after his
wife of more than 40 years, Lady Eudora, with whom he had three sons
and five daughters, died on 28 August 2011, aged 63.
According to a
family source, "he was distraught when his wife died and wanted to
marry her immediately but was convinced by his kinsmen to wait for a
while".
Though his children are not in support of the marriage,
they have to go along with it as they have been warned by their father
to either accept it and co-operate or be cut off, a source revealed.
With
the traditional wedding out of the way, the church wedding will hold on
September 21st, 2013 and they will be wedded by Rt Rev. Emmanuel
Maduwuike, Bishop of Ikeduru Diocese of Anglican Communion at the
Bishop’s chapel by 10am.
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