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      Date: 7th October, 2018 PRESS RELEASE RE: DISPERSAL OF UNRULY AND VIOLENT PROTESTERS WHO ATTACKED POLICE PERSONNEL ON DUTY IN FRONT OF THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA ON 5thOCTOBER, 2018. · Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce are to report to the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Garki, Abuja by 1000hrs on Monday, 8th October, 2018 for investigation and not the IGP Monitoring Unit as earlier stated in the Press Release from the Force Headquarters on 5th October, 2018. Preliminary investigation carried out so far by the police into the above mentioned incident reveals that Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who were captured on camera for their active involvement in the disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public pea

      Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has congratulated Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the PDP for the 2019 Presidential Election. Governor Wike personally extended his congratulations to the Former Vice President after his election was announced by the chairman of the National Convention Planning Committee, Delta State Governor, Senat or Ifeanyi Okowa. The Rivers State Governor who was in company of his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, assured that he will continue to work for the success of the PDP. Governor Wike thanked all PDP delegates and stakeholders for ensuring a successful and peaceful National Convention in Port Harcourt. The Former Vice President paid tribute to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his personal commitment to the success of the party. He also thanked the people of Rivers State for their support for the transparent process. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electr

      Rejoinder to Viral Online Video. The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to an online Video captioned ‘Nigerian Soldier Vandalize Man’s Car Beat him for attempting to Overtake them on 3rd Mainland Bridge’ The public is to please note that the uniform adorned by the perpetrators of that act is not that of the NA. Besides, soldiers are not involved with the movement and escort of cash by banks. In addition, troops of the NA do not move with chemical weapons like tear gas.  

     Xplicit Dancers: President Buhari with Miss Samuel Goodness and other dancers as he hosts Xplicit Dancers to Breakfast in State House on 7th Oct 2018. The Xplicit dancers had performed at the just concluded APC Presidential National Convention where the President was declared winner. Xplicit Dancers: President Buhari joined by Chief of Staff Abba Kyari in a group photo with the Young dancers and their team leaders as he hosts Xplicit Dancers to Breakfast in State House on 7th Oct 2018 PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT BUHARI FETES DANCING GROUP MADE UP OF ORPHANS   They were in Abuja to show their dancing prowess at the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but Sunday morning found them at breakfast table with President Muhammadu Buhari at State House. No wonder their coordinator said, "this is like a dream, from which I don't want to wake." Xplicit Dancers are young boys and girls who engage in vigorous and scintillating dancing to enter

       The presidency wishes to distance President Muhammadu Buhari from a letter currently in circulation, which alleges that the President had authorized a Governor or anyone else for that matter to "deal with traitors and disloyal members of APC, especially Senator Shehu Sani." We wish to confirm that the President is not aware of any such letter, let alone authorising anyone to deal with any party member. Given President Buhari’s record, it is inconceivable that he would usurp the role of the party leaders and instruct anyone to punish a party member. In the light of above, we would like to appeal to the general public, especially members of the press, to ignore false or unauthorized information intended to attribute to the President any action which is not in line with his character. GARBA SHEHU Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity)    October 7, 2018

       On Friday the 12th of October,2018. Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are to be married at St George’s Chapel, followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.  Singer-songwriter Andrea Bocelli and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, of which The Duke of York is Patron, will perform during the service and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.   During the wedding service The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd. and Rt. Hon. John Sentamu, has  written a personal prayer which will be included in the Order of Service for the Wedding. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have asked cake designer Sophie Cabot to make their cake. The couple have chosen red velvet and chocolate cake, incorporating colours of autumn and decorated with ivy. Sophie said: “I’m thoroughly excited to be given this wonderful opportunity to create such a special and unique cake. It has been lovely working with Princess Eugenie and Jack and I really hope they enjoy the cake on the day''.More photos below.

    Senate President Saraki post on social media the photo below few minutes ago with the caption '' Today is a great day for our party, PDP, because it has shown what men and women of our party can do. Today has shown that the interest of our party is more important than our individual interests. I want to thank Governor Okowa for planning and organizing this transparent, free and fair Presidential Primary and Convention. I congratulate our Presidential Candidate, Your Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for your victory. You have stayed on course over the years and truly,  you deserve this victory. We always knew from Day 1 that only one candidate would emerge. On behalf of all the aspirants, I want to assure His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that we will work with you to ensure that come 2019, you emerge as Nigeria’s next President''.One more photo below.

       At about 0330 a.m yesterday morning 6 Oct 18, Elements of Boko Haram Terrorists attempted to attack the Ngala IDP camp in Borno State. However , the gallant troops of 3 Battalion in Gamboru Ngala engaged and neutralised 3 of them, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops trailed the escaping BHTs and captured one of them with gunshot wounds. Consequently, the COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai has commended the gallant troops and charged them to remain vigilant and ensure that all IDP camps remain safe.More photos below.