Buhari's arrival follows an explosion which rocked a crowded Chelsea neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York, on Saturday night.

Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion but they ruled out a case of possible gas leak.

As at the time of filing this report, it was not certain if it was a terror attack.

Buhari is expected to will deliver Nigeria’s statement at the opening of the General Debate of the Assembly, which begins from September 19 to 23.

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The President will speak on the theme: "The Sustainable Development Goals: a Universal Push to Transform our World.”