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       The Presidency dismisses the wicked and unfounded conclusion by a media house that President Muhammadu Buhari is sympathetic to the activities of violent herdsmen, and has been indifferent to their atrocities. We reject The Punch newspaper's September 4th, 2018, editorial which alleged that President Buhari had sympathy for criminality perpetuated by a misguided group. The editorial was not only disrespectful of the President and his office, but was also reckless, thoughtless, inflammatory and totally irresponsible. It is steadily becoming clear from the views, news and opinions of this newspaper that it will explore every opportunity and twist every fact to declare every Nigerian and ECOWAS member with Fulani blood a terrorists, who must be stripped of their rights as citizens, or worse subjected to ethnic cleansing. We believe and strongly insist that criminality perpetrated by some miscreants should not be used to demonize other responsible and decent members

      Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condoled with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike over the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State, Honourable Emmanuel Aguma (SAN ). Speaking during a condolence visit at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the passage of Aguma was shocking. He said: "The loss of the Attorney-General of Rivers State was a shocking news to us. This is because of our relationship with the state. " He prayed God to grant the state the fortitude to bear the painful loss as the services of the Late Attorney-General of Rivers State would be missed by the country. "We pray that God gives you the strength to bear this great loss. It was something we would not want to see, but God knows the best", he said. Also speaking, Former Ogun State Governor; Otunba Gbenga Daniel thanked Governor Wike for his contributions to the development of the country. He al

      The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has described the resistance against the ongoing anti-graft war by the corrupt elements in the country as  frightening. He said though no one would expect the fight against corruption to be smooth, the resistance had assumed frightening dimensions with political motives inputed into most of the activities of the Commission, especially as the next general election approaches. Speaking during a meeting with media executives in Lagos on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Magu added that it had become fashionable for anyone being investigated for corruption to “scream political persecution.” He said: “Corrupt officials of state governments are pleading immunity not ascribed to them by the Constitution. “Some governors have also extended the frontiers of their constitutional immunity by claiming that anti-corruption agencies cannot even investigate them.” Magu, who described t

     Senate President Saraki made it known today on social media when he post all this photos one hour ago with the caption '' Following marathon meetings today in Abuja, I am pleased to announce that we have a signed agreement between PDP gubernatorial candidate, Senator Adeleke and his rival, Dr. Ogunbiyi. As we approach the September 22, 2018 governorship election, our party moves forward as one''.More photos below.

        Ebonyi - A young man has been arrested by officers and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for vandalizing all the fancy lights in Abacha round about, Gunning Road, Abakaliki. The man revealed that he was sent by the 'Holy Spirit ' According to an eye witness, the man came to the vicinity with Monday hammer and other instruments, climbed the artificial water fall and commenced the destruction. Before he started, he proclaimed that evil concoctions and charms was buried in the round about before the fancy lights were installed, hence, Abakpa traders and in deed Abakaliki people were held to a ransome by the evil forces in the state from progressing and even asking for their rights. It was gathered that he removed some materials from the ground and assured the onlookers who were majorly traders in the market that, their liberation is assured having removed the obstacles on their way. He pleaded with the people not to worry about what will befall

     Today, President Muhammadu Buhari met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People, in Bejiing, China. The two Presidents led their respective delegations in a Bilateral Meeting. As part of activities marking the final day of Forum of China Africa Cooperation Summit ( # FOCAC2018 ) today, President Muhammadu Buhari met with Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.More photos below.

      Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, was quoted by a foreign news medium as accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of being "very uncompromising, also power drunk; (and) who will not be ready to leave power without a fight." Rather than use the name of President Buhari to buoy his bid to get the presidential ticket of a party, whose flag has been flying at half-mast since it got roundly trounced at the polls in 2015, the former Vice President needs be told that the President is truly uncompromising, but only when it comes to looting the common patrimony of Nigerians, and squandering their riches. President Buhari is uncompromising in the quest to restore probity and accountability to public office. He is uncompromising in cleaning the rot Nigeria was consigned into pre-2015, thus the war against corruption is being fought without fear or favour. The President is equally resolute in the determination to ensure that Nigeria is no longer a mono-economy, depending

      Lagos State Government has applauded the increased awareness that has led to a rise in the report of sexual and domestic abuse cases, saying that residents are now better informed of the various channels made available by the government to report cases of domestic violence to appropriate authorities. The State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, who stated this at a news conference organised by the State Government to commemorate the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, disclosed that recent records show a total departure from the apathy initially harboured by survivors of domestic abuse. According to the Commissioner, the statistics made available by the State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team reveals that no fewer than 3,089 cases of sexual and domestic violence were reported in the past eight months. Speaking on the theme of the 2018 celebration: “Securing the Home against Violence: Everyone’s Responsibility”, Kazeem

        Every one of you is truly amazing. You have shown all of us what it means to be a champion – whether for yourself, your family, your community, or someone in need. - The Duke of Sussex This evening, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met young winners of the 2018 WellChild Awards, which celebrate the inspiring qualities of some of the country’s seriously ill young people and the dedication of those who go the extra mile to keep children healthy and happy. The Duke of Sussex has been Patron of  WellChild - the national charity for sick children  and their families, since 2007. #WellChildAwards  winner Matilda, aged seven –Matilda has Spina Bifida and is paralysed from the chest down, she spent her early years in hospital and has had brain surgery seven times among more than 40 operations. Despite all this Matilda has a great zest for life and impresses everyone that she meets with her great courage, strength and determination. When she grows up her dream is to become a nurse.

     Date: 5th September, 2018 PRESS BRIEFING PARADE OF INFORMANT (SUSPECT) FOR GIVING FALSE INFORMATION AND TELLING FALSEHOOD TO MISLEAD POLICE ACTION • IGP NOT AWARE AND DID NOT ORDER RAID ON THE RESIDENCE OF CHIEF EDWIN CLARK  • IGP ORDERED THE IMMEDIATE DETENTION OF THE FOUR (4) POLICE PERSONNEL AND INFORMANT INVOLVED • IGP MONITORING UNIT TO INVESTIGATE THE SEARCH BY POLICE PERSONNEL OF THE RESIDENCE OF ELDER STATESMAN, CHIEF EDWIN CLARK The attention of the Nigeria Police Force was drawn to reports in the media of 4th and 5th September, 2018 that the Police on Tuesday raided the Abuja residence of Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Elder Statesmen, Chief Edwin Clark. 2. The Force wishes to categorically state that, the Inspector General of Police is not aware and did not order the raid of the residence of the Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark. 3. Consequently, the Inspector General of Police has directed the detention and inv